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*# Download the latest Ravencoin wallet from [https://wwwgithub.youtubecom/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github] or [https://ravencoin.comorg/wallet/watch?v=Yg3ssmZfX4U Crypto Explorer - setting 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 starting miningimprove 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](Nvidia+AMD)'''.*# 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.youtubehowtogeek.com/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTripping 205086/beginner- So what 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>@HOSTNAME:PORT 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 x16r Algocorrect, you will see your hashrate displayed in Megahash per second (MHs). Otherwise, how can any errors will display and you may need to reconfigure appropriately.# If you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive]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).

== Get started''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)*[https://github.com/nanopool/nanominer/releases nanominer] (2% devfee)

=== Quick start ===# Download the wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github], install and get a receiving address, be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|Backup wallet]]. Remember to check ''Nvidia only'[[Mining#Best_Practises | Best Practises]]''' page to keep your coins safe. Note: do not use special chars for our passphrase when encrypting the wallet.# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]''' page - or find one on the *[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=27524675025783.0 BitCoinTalk ANN] Small or Big pool does not matter, it will average out over time. Help the network by spreading the hash to a small or medium pool. Check pool sizes on [https://www.rvnstats.info/d/TcDzUYmmz/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pool-statistics-v1TT-3 rvnstatsMiner]. Choosing a pool close to our miners can improve pool hashrate.(no devfee)# Download the GPU miner from GitHub links below. There is a side by side test in our [[FAQ#Which_miner_is_best.3F|FAQ: Which miner is best]]. We need *[https://www.microsoftgithub.com/entrexminer/t-usrex/download/details.aspx?id=40784 VSredist2013releases T-Rex].# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....'''go mining.'''(1% devfee)'''Additional info:'''# Remember starting out with power limit at 65% to 85% and stock settings on core and memory. x16r spikes in power draw, be sure to have headroom on your PSU and connect your *[https://www.gpuminingresourcesgithub.com/pdevelsoftware/psu-cables.html risers correctlyGMinerRelease/releases GMiner]# Ccminer(and forks) does not like to many cards in each instance, split up the cards with -d 0,1,2,3 in first bat file and -d 4,5,6,7 in next, and so on. Some are successful with running 6 cards in each instance, but 4 cards seems to be stable in almost every scenario.# Sgminer (and forks% devfee) does not like 13 threads or more so if you are using -g 2 keep this in mind.# Once stability is reached try raising core in +10 or +25 steps and recheck for stability. Memory OC does little on x16r and is commonly set to default or -500 for a bit more headroom. Keep in mind that ie +175core on pl 65% will not boost as high as +125core on pl 90% since *[https://www.anandtechgithub.com/showzealot-rvn/10325z-enemy/the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-andreleases z-1070-founders-edition-review/15 Boost 3,0enemy] will adjust according to available power and temp.# To get miner to auto start on reboot press ' win + r ' and type in ' shell:startup ' then copy shortcut of your bat file into startup folder.(1% devfee)

If it is Please note that all of those alternative miners are closed source and should be used at your own risk. Best practice: do not working try our '''[[Troubleshoot]]''' page use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or [[#Avermore & Nevermore Wikis|Avermore & Nevermore Wikis]]sensitive data.

Please ''Optimization NVIDIA'DO NOT MINE''' with your payout address set to an exchange or mobile wallet. The extra miner traffic is causing system issues for DEXs.

Make sure you're downloading software from trusted sources. There have been reports of some miners possibly including malware, whilst this isn't confirmed itOptimization AMD (outdated)''s down *Memory: Stock or 1500*Voltage drop allowed: 800-950. Seal recommends 850. Experiment to find what is stable for you to exercise caution installing anything on your machines. The GitHub links to Ravencoin, MSFTserver and Brianmct's miners have been used by lots in the community *Core: As high as possible. Experiment for stability with voltage and are generally trustedMhz. Malware comes in different forms [https*Power limit:stock (+0%)*Stock BIOS or mem//blogvoltage adjusted BIOS are recommended.talosintelligence.com/2018/04/cryptomining-campaign-returns-coal-Ethash BIO Swith low core voltage are ''not-diamond.html cryptomining campaign returns coal not diamond]'' recommended.

-p x Set P7 state as first and last.password/options, Keep an eye on pools with registered users this is your password field ie Suprnovatemperatures.ccHigh heat will reduce performance. Pools with wallet as user name, we can often set options her, like c=RVN specifies coin, d=16 sets stratum (start on some)difficulty, and rigname. Separate Try to stay in the different options with a comma65 degree range. -p c=RVN,d=28,titanvIt is considered best practices to only use letters and numbers, no white space or special charsYour mileage may vary.

=== Example for nvidia cards ===Wallet is dev fund donation,updated ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTMake sure you're downloading software from trusted sources.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -N 600=== Common ccminer flags === -N 600 , --statsavg number of samples used to display hashrate (default: 30) Gives a better display There have been reports of average hashratesome miners possibly including malware. -q , --quiet disable per-thread hashmeter output -r 5 , --retries=N number of times to retry if a network call fails (default: retry indefinitely) Needed for simple failover scriptMalware comes in different forms. -i 20 , --intensity=N[,N] GPU threads per call 8-25 (2^N + F, default: 0=auto) Decimals Be skeptical and multiple values are allowed for fine tuning. -d 0,1,2,3 , --devices gives a comma separated list of CUDA device IDs to operate on. Device IDs start counting from 0! Alternatively, give string names of your card like gtx780ti or gt640#2 (matching 2nd gt640 in the PC). -c, --config=FILE load a JSON-format configuration file can be from an url with the http:// prefix[https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/blob/linux/READMEvigilant.txt All the flags for ccminer/nevermore]

=== Failover Nvidia script === *[https:MINE ccminer //medium.com/@bsodpool/how-to-mine-a x16r ravencoin-o stratum+tcp3463445fff1f BSOD.PW]*[https://miningpandaminermore.sitecom/docs/help/ravencoin_fork/ MinerMore]*[https:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT//2miners.titanV com/blog/how-p c=RVN,titanv to-i 20 mine-r 3 -N 600ravencoin/ 2miners] ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp*[https://cryptopoolmedium.party:3636 com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to-u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV mine-p c=RVN,titanv raven-r 3 rvn-N 60069a873a4f304 WoolyPooly] ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp*[https://yiimprvn.suprnova.cc/index.euphp?page=gettingstarted Suprnova]*[https:3666 //herominers.medium.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV rvn-p c=RVN,titanv complete-i 20 beginners-r 3 guide-N 600 GOTO :MINEe4c8f186207 HeroMiners]

 === Example for amd cards ===Wallet is dev fund donation sgminer -k x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.VegaFrontier -p C=RVN -X 256=== Common sgminer flags === --gpu-platform 1 , Sets GPU platform. --gpu-platform 2 for only amd cards. Try platform 0 if system has no IGPU. -X 256 , Argument: one value or a comma (,) delimited list GPU Xintensity between 1 and 9999. Shader based intensity of GPU scanning. Overridden by rawintensity and overrides intensity. Thanks to wolf0 for update on flags to use. With Polaris cards a good start value is -X 256 -g 2 , if not using -g 2 try -X 1024. -g 2 ,or --gpu-threads 2 , set threads pr gpu, can give higher hashrate if your cpu can handle it. Keep it under 13 threads total, or sgminer might crash on boot. default is 1. Argument: one value or (,) delimited list GPU threads. -w 256 , Sets worksize. Amount of work handled by GPUs per work request. Try different values on older cards,64, 128 or 256. -d 0,1,2,3 , Devices specify what cards to use. --config failover.conf load a config file.RX 4x0 and 5x0 series cards seems to run good with -X 256 to 384, some good reports on 512 as well. To high for the card and performance goes down. Outdated flags: --thread-concurrency 1024 , '''Outdated''', use -X instead. Number of concurrent threads per GPU for mining. One value or a comma (,) delimited list. -I N , Do NOT use, '''use -X instead'''. Intensity of GPU scanning. A lower value, will free up resources if you want to use your GPU for other tasks as well. [https://github.com/sgminer-dev/sgminer/blob/master/doc/configuration.md#config-file-and-cli-options Github has all the flags] [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Optimizing-Hashrate Brianmct has a dedicated page for '''Optimization'''] BBT Carter shows us how to get RX 580s to 8 MH/s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iWneKiCYMY BitsBeTrippin Youtube] (using "old" -I flag).  === Failover AMD ===Failover config, make a file named failover.conf in the same folder as the bat file, with the following format, remember to add ' --config failover.conf ' in bat file : { "pools": [ { "name": "Mining Panda", "nfactor": "10", "algorithm": "x16r", "quota": "1;stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.VegaFrontier", "pass": "c=RVN,titanV" }, { "name": "Raven Yiimp", "nfactor": "10", "algorithm": "x16r", "quota": "1;stratum+tcp://yiimp.eu:3666", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.VegaFrontier", "pass": "c=RVN,titanV" }, { "name": "Raven minepool", "nfactor": "10", "algorithm": "x16r", "quota": "1;stratum+tcp://minepool.com:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.VegaFrontier", "pass": "c=RVN,titanV" } ], "api-port": "4028", "failover-only": true }Example bat file with configured failover: sgminer --config failover.conf --gpu-platform 1 -g 2 -X 256 == Additional info ===== Avermore & Nevermore Wikis ===Brianmct has wiki pages on github for his miners.* Avermore [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki wiki]* Avermore [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Getting-Started Getting started]* Avermore [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Optimizing-Hashrate Optimizing Hashrate]* Avermore [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting]* Nevermore [https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/wiki Nevermore-wiki]* Nevermore [https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/wiki/Nevermore-on-ethOS-Linux Nevermore on ethOS Linux]* How to solomine with Nevermore, available from version 0.2 [https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/wiki/Solo-mining Solo wiki] Network hash / your hash = average mins to find a block. Not recommended unless you have at least 0,5% of network hash. === Troubleshoot ===If it is not working try our '''[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]]''' page. Avermore [https://githubreach out to the community of miners on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTrippin - So what is x16r Algo, how can you mine it? [Explorers|Ravencoin Deep DiveExplorers]]

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== Best Practises Practices ==* Only run software from known reputable developers, preferably peer revived reviewed and audited code. * Download only from the links provided by the developer, preferably from the developers own siteor their own github repo.* The inherent danger of a malicious miner app is that by design it already has already all the tools needed to be very harmful, these include including upload and download capabilities, there will not necessarily be anything we can detect immediately, as a malicious miner app can be triggered by something as simple as a specific network block number being reached or other delayed mechanisms.* Any computer on our network(subnet) could be a potential treat threat towards our hot wallet.

Check the power limit for the cards, 65% - 85% is common. x16r algo spikes the power draw so we need headroom in available wattage. Remember that the TDP for a card is an average draw of the card and in short spikes the total draw can be much higher. This is why the GPU manufacturers recommends much higher watt PSU than the TDP listed wattage of the cards would otherwise suggest.

====Naming you Your Rig on the pool====On yiimp type Most pools you can use the password field usually set name by WALLET.rigname like: -p c=RVN,TitanV <code><USERNAME/WALLET_ADDR><.RIGNAME></code>,a A comma is used to separate arguments, do try not to use special character or spaces in your rig name. Other pools usually set If that doesn't work, check pool specific information about setting rig name by WALLET.rigname like: -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV

When troubleshooting it is helpfull helpful to have pause at the end of our bat file, so you can see the errors from console. ccminer kawpowminer -a x16r U -o P stratum+tcp://miningpandaRQZS8LBvv2VWuAEWF5BXoRikoG6MRp5asH.sitetest:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -N 600x@HOSTNAME:PORT

====Suprnova A certain pool gives error on launch====Check that you have created a worker on their webpage pool website and supplied a password.' -u LOGIN.worker -p x ',also check their getting started on rvn.suprnova.cc start page. ====Hash rate is changing/low====This is normal as the x16r algo is changing 16 times in each blockif required, determined by the last 16 bytes of the last block. We need to look at a 2-3 hour averages at least to get ask a better average hash rate question to compare, try adding ' -N 600 ' at the end support of your bat file, it increases the average reporting time (default is 30)that pool.