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# Download the latest Ravencoin wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github] or [https://ravencoin.org/wallet/ Ravencoin official website]. Install it and get a receiving address. Be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|back up your wallet]]. Remember to check the '''[[Mining#Best_Practices | Best Practices]]''' page to keep your coins safe. Note: do not use special characters for your passphrase when encrypting the wallet.
# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]''' page. Broadly speaking, your mining rewards should average out over time, whether you join a large pool or a small one. Please consider pointing your miner(s) at smaller pools so as to distribute the hashrate and improve network health/security. You can [https://ravencoin.network/pools check pool sizes here]. Choosing a pool near your geographic location is suggested.
# Download a GPU miner. Several are available, but for the purposes of this quick start guide, we are going to use '''official open-source miner [https://github.com/RavenCommunity/kawpowminer/releases kawpowminer], There are other miners available, like [https://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex] (Nvidia), [https://github.com/NebuTech/NBMiner/releases NBMiner] (Nvidia+AMD), [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5025783.0 TT-Miner] (Nvidia), [https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/releases GMiner] (Nvidia), [https://github.com/nanopool/nanominer/releases nanominer] (AMD). Please note that all of those alternative miners are closed source and should be used at your own risk. Best practice: do not use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or sensitive data.#For this example, we will point our hashrate at BSOD.pw pool, there is no registration required, you use your wallet address as username'''.
# Extract the kawpowminer folder, there is no .bat file included, so we'll have to make one ourselves. Create a text-file, and rename it to RVN.bat (make sure it's not RVN.bat.txt - you may have to [https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/ disable "hide extensions for known file types"] on Windows). Edit the newly created .bat (right click the file and select edit).
kawpowminer -U -P stratum+tcp://<WALLET_ADDR><.WORKER><:PASSWORD>@pool.bsod.pwHOSTNAME:2640PORT
pause
Replace values in <> with yours. Worker and password are optional. For AMD use -P instead of -U. Use the hostname and port that your pool provided you.
# Double-click "RVN.bat" in the kawpowminer folder. After a brief delay, text should begin scrolling (and your GPU(s) will begin generating a bit of heat and noise). If your configuration is correct, you will see your hashrate displayed in Megahash per second (MHs). Otherwise, any errors will display and you may need to reconfigure appropriately.
# If you cannot resolve these issues through your own research/trial and error, consider reaching out to the community of miners on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).
=== Miners ===
''Nvidia and AMD''
*[https://github.com/RavenCommunity/kawpowminer/releases kawpowminer] '''Official Raven open-source miner (no devfee)'''
*[https://github.com/NebuTech/NBMiner/releases NBMiner] (2% devfee)
''Nvidia only''
*[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5025783.0 TT-Miner] (no devfee)
*[https://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex] (1% devfee)
*[https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/releases GMiner] (2% devfee)
*[https://github.com/zealot-rvn/z-enemy/releases z-enemy] (1% devfee)
''AMD only''
*[https://github.com/nanopool/nanominer/releases nanominer] (2% devfee)
*[https://github.com/todxx/teamredminer/releases/ TeamRedMiner] (2% devfee)
*[https://github.com/andru-kun/wildrig-multi/releases/ WildRig] (1% devfee)
Please note that all of those alternative miners are closed source and should be used at your own risk. Best practice: do not use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or sensitive data.
=== Overclocking ===
''Optimization NVIDIA''
Most miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner MSI's Afterburner], which will let you adjust your power, memory, core, and other settings. Install this software, and consider using the following settings as a stable and efficient starting point:
*Power Limit: 70%
*Core: +10030*Memory: +500100
''Optimization AMD (outdated)''
*[https://minermore.com/docs/help/ravencoin_fork/ MinerMore]
*[https://2miners.com/blog/how-to-mine-ravencoin/ 2miners]
*[https://medium.com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to-mine-raven-rvn-69a873a4f304 WoolyPooly]
*[https://rvn.suprnova.cc/index.php?page=gettingstarted Suprnova]
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVJfzZDDWzP_BGAjjxm3QHZMsswXkiUD2 Ravencoin Youtube playlist] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_W03xpXHUlAlvISgiWTSg Crypto Explorer] how to get started and beyond with Ravencoin
[https://ravencoin.network/ [Explorers|Ravencoin ExplorerExplorers]]
== Donate ==
====Crash on startup.====
Check if Antivirus/Windows defender has deleted your miner.exe file, check if the .exe file is still in your folder. Fix by setting an exception.
Make sure you have latest drivers installed.
====Crash/reboot after some time====
When troubleshooting it is helpful to have pause at the end of our bat file, so you can see the errors from console.
kawpowminer -U -P stratum+tcp://RQZS8LBvv2VWuAEWF5BXoRikoG6MRp5asH.test:x@pool.bsod.pwHOSTNAME:2640PORT
pause
