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There's a number of useful videos This page provides guidance on how mining Ravencoin with the KAWPOW algorithm. Keep yourself and your software up to date by [https://ravencoin.org/community/ joining the community.] Subscribe to mine the [https://ravencoin.org/updates/ RavencoinUpdates mailing list. Possibly two of ] Join [https://discord.gg/jn6uhur the best areDiscord] or [https://t.me/RavencoinDev the Telegram server] and request mining help. Pass on your expertise where you can. This is your community too. The following information is current and accurate as of May 5th, 2020.

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3ssmZfX4U Crypto Explorer - setting up wallet and starting mining]*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTripping - So what is x16r Algo, how can you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive]= Quick Start ===

== Get started: = Miners ===

=== Quick start ===''Nvidia and AMD''# Download the wallet from *[https://github.com/RavenProjectRavenCommunity/Ravencoinkawpowminer/releases Ravencoin github], install and get a receiving address, be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|Backup walletkawpowminer]]. Remember to check '''[[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 Official Raven open- or find one on the [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2752467.0 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-v1-3 rvnstats]. Choosing a pool close to our miners can improve pool hashrate.# Download the GPU source 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.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 VSredist2013].# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....'''go mining.''''''Additional info:(no devfee)'''# 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/pNebuTech/NBMiner/psu-cables.html risers correctlyreleases NBMiner]# 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/shownanopool/10325nanominer/the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-and-1070-founders-edition-review/15 Boost 3,0releases nanominer] 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.(2% devfee)

If it is not working try our ''AMD only''*[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]https://github.com/todxx/teamredminer/releases/ TeamRedMiner]''' section or [(2% devfee)*[#Avermore & Nevermore Wikis|Avermore & Nevermore Wikis]https://github.com/andru-kun/wildrig-multi/releases/ WildRig](1% devfee)

Make sure you're downloading Most miners use graphics card overclocking software from trusted sources. There have been reports of some miners possibly including malware, whilst this isn't confirmed it's down to 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 optimize their power and are generally trustedhashrate. Malware comes in different forms One such program is [https://blogwww.talosintelligencemsi.com/2018page/04/cryptomining-campaign-returns-coal-not-diamond.html cryptomining campaign returns coal not diamondafterburner 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: +30*Memory: +100

=== Common flags for both sgminer & ccminer ===''Optimization AMD (outdated)''*Memory: Stock or 1500 *Voltage drop allowed: 800-u login/wallet950. Seal recommends 850. Experiment to find what is stable for you.On pools with registration ie Suprnova*Core: As high as possible.cc we use our register account here Experiment for stability with the following syntax; -u LOGINvoltage and Mhz.workername Pools were we use our wallet as login, the syntax is similar *Power limit: stock (+0%) -u WALLET*Stock BIOS or mem/voltage adjusted BIOS are recommended.rignameIt is considered best practices to only use letters and numbers, no white space or special charsEthash BIO Swith low core voltage are ''not'' recommended.

== Nvidia cards ccminer flags ===== Nvidia miners ===*'''Nevermore''' [https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/releases brian112358] (Optimized '''25% faster''' version of original ccminer 2.2.5. Compiled version includes a 1% dev fee).*Suprminer [https://github.com/ocminer/suprminer/releases ocminer]. Fork of Nevermore, no devfeeSet P7 state as first and last.*ccminer 2.2.5 [https://githubKeep an eye on your temperatures.com/tpruvot/ccminer/releases tpruvot's main release]High heat will reduce performance. An updated version with x16r included Try to stay in tpruvot's main releasethe 65 degree range.Legacy:*ccminer 2.2.5 [https://github.com/MSFTserver/ccminer/releases/tag/2.2.5-rvn hosted by MSFTserver]. This was the first full GPU miner for x16r, it is superseded by the miners aboveYour mileage may vary.

=== Failover Nvidia script === :MINE ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpandaMake sure you're downloading software from trusted sources.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTThere have been reports of some miners possibly including malware.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -r 3 -N 600 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://cryptopoolMalware comes in different forms.party:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTBe skeptical and vigilant.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -r 3 -N 600 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://yiimp.eu:3666 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -r 3 -N 600 GOTO :MINE

or in one line: ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -o stratum+tcp://cryptopool.party:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -o stratum+tcp://yiimp= Pool Provided Mining Guides===Many pools provide brief guides and example configuration files to mine Ravencoin with the kawpow algorithm on their pool.eu:3666 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTSome examples follow.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -N 600

or in a config file*[https://medium.com/@bsodpool/how-to-mine-ravencoin-3463445fff1f BSOD.PW] { "_note"*[https: "Failover 2 pools", //minermore.com/docs/help/ravencoin_fork/ MinerMore] "pools": *[{ "name"https: "Panda",//2miners.com/blog/how-to-mine-ravencoin/ 2miners] "url": "stratum+tcp*[https://miningpandamedium.site:3636",com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to-mine-raven-rvn-69a873a4f304 WoolyPooly] "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT", "pass": "TeslaV100" }, { "name": "PickAxe", "url": "stratum+tcp*[https://rvn.pickaxesuprnova.pro:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT", "pass": "TeslaV100" } cc/index.php?page=gettingstarted Suprnova], "algo"*[https: "x16r", "intensity": "19", "statsavg" : "600", "api-bind": "127//herominers.0medium.0.1", "apicom/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-complete-beginners-guide-remote": false }e4c8f186207 HeroMiners]

== AMD cards sgminer flags Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ===== AMD miners ===*'''Avermore 1.0''' [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/releases Brianmct's Avermore] Avermore initial release. Initial tests show 10% speedup over ace's sgminer-gm-x16r. Optimized x16r / x16s kernels.*sgminer 5.5[Ubuntu Mining | A complete guide to set up Ubuntu 18.5-gm-a [https://github04 with NVIDIA CUDA drivers can be found here.com/aceneun/sgminer-gm-x16r/releases acenine].*sgminer 5.5.6-brianmct [https://github.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/releases brian112358].(outdated)

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]]''' section. 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]]

[https== Donate ==Want to help fund the development?Donation Address:<code>RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT<//www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wzwNix0f2E BitsBeTrippin - SGMiner for x16r Ravencoin RVN - Testing a RX Vega 64]code>

[https://threeeyed.info Ravencoin Explorer] == Donate Script ==Want to help fund the development? @echo off rem || User Options! set Pool=stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 set User=your-address set ExtraOptions=rigname,stats set YourTime=3600 set DonationTime=300 set DonationAddress=RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT :Start ccminer.exe -a x16r -o %Pool% -u %User% -p %ExtraOptions% --time-limit %YourTime% ping localhost -n 2 >nul ccminer.exe -a x16r -o %Pool% -u %DonationAddress% -p %ExtraOptions% --time-limit %DonationTime% goto Start @pause == 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.