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This page is currently under renovation, following provides guidance on mining Ravencoin with the KAWPOW algorithm. Keep yourself and your software up to date by [https://ravencoin.org/community/ joining the October 2019 Hard Fork community.] Subscribe to the x16rv2 algorithm[https://ravencoin.org/updates/ Ravencoin Updates mailing list.] Join [https://discord.gg/jn6uhur the Discord] 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 that follows is neither current nor and accurate. Please pardon our dustas of May 5th, 2020.

== Get started: = Quick Start ===There's a number of useful videos on how to mine Ravencoin. Possibly two of the best are:

*# 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-how- So what 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, how can you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive] will see your hashrate displayed in Megahash per second (Please note: Ravencoin has transitioned 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 x16rv2 Algocommunity of miners on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).

=== Quick start Miners ===# Download the wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github]. Install it and get a receiving address. Be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|backup your wallet]]. Remember to check the '''[[Mining#Best_Practises | 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 - or find one on the [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2752467.0 BitCoinTalk ANN]. Your rewards should average out over time, wether you join a large or small pool. Please consider pointing your miner(s) at smaller pools so as to distribute the hashrate and improve network health/security. You can check pool sizes at [https://www.rvnstats.info/d/TcDzUYmmz/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pool-statistics-v1-3 rvnstats]. 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, one of the most popular miners, [https://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex] is linked . Please note that this software is closed source and should be used at your own risk.# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....'''go mining.''''''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.gpuminingresources.com/p/psu-cables.html risers correctly]# 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) 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.anandtech.com/show/10325/the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-and-1070-founders-edition-review/15 Boost 3,0] 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.

If it is not working try our ''Nvidia only''*[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5025783.0 TT-Miner] (no devfee)*[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoothttps://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex](1% devfee)*[https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/releases GMiner]''' section or [(2% devfee)*[#Avermore & Nevermore Wikis|Avermore & Nevermore Wikis]https://github.com/zealot-rvn/z-enemy/releases z-enemy](1% devfee)

Please '''DO NOT MINE''' with note that all of those alternative miners are closed source and should be used at your payout address set to an exchange own risk. Best practice: do not use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or mobile wallet. The extra miner traffic is causing system issues for DEXssensitive data.

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 NVIDIA'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 and are generally trusted. Malware comes in different forms [https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/04/cryptomining-campaign-returns-coal-not-diamond.html cryptomining campaign returns coal not diamond].

=== Common flags for both sgminer & ccminer === -u loginMost miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://www.msi.com/page/walletOn pools with registration ie Suprnovaafterburner MSI's Afterburner], which will let you adjust your power, memory, core, and other settings.cc we use our register account here with Install this software, and consider using the following syntax;settings as a stable and efficient starting point: -u LOGIN.workername Pools were we use our wallet as login, the syntax is similar *Power Limit: 70% -u WALLET.rigname*Core: +30It is considered best practices to only use letters and numbers, no white space or special chars.*Memory: +100

== Nvidia cards ccminer flags ===== Nvidia miners ===*''Radeon Wattman'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 devfee.*ccminer 2.2.5 [https://github.com/tpruvot/ccminer/releases tpruvot's main release]. An updated version with x16r included in tpruvot's main release.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 above.

=== Example for nvidia cards ===Wallet is dev fund donation,updated ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTSet P7 state as first and last.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 of average hashrate. -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 scriptKeep an eye on your temperatures. -i 20 , --intensity=N[,N] GPU threads per call 8-25 (2^N + F, default: 0=auto) Decimals and multiple values are allowed for fine tuningHigh heat will reduce performance. -d 0,1,2,3 , --devices gives a comma separated list of CUDA device IDs Try to operate on. Device IDs start counting from 0! Alternatively, give string names of your card like gtx780ti or gt640#2 (matching 2nd gt640 stay in the PC)65 degree range. -c, --config=FILE load a JSON-format configuration file can be from an url with the http:// prefix[https://githubYour mileage may vary.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/blob/linux/README.txt All the flags for ccminer/nevermore]

or in a config file: { "_note": "Failover 2 pools", "pools": [{ "name": "Panda", "url": "stratum+tcp://miningpandaMake sure you're downloading software from trusted sources.site:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT", "pass": "TeslaV100" }, { "name": "PickAxe", "url": "stratum+tcp://rvnThere have been reports of some miners possibly including malware.pickaxe.pro:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT", "pass": "TeslaV100" } ], "algo": "x16r", "intensity": "19", "statsavg" : "600", "api-bind": "127.0Malware comes in different forms.0Be skeptical and vigilant.1", "api-remote": false }

Seal Clubber's [https://cdn=== Pool Provided Mining Guides===Many pools provide brief guides and example configuration files to mine Ravencoin with the kawpow algorithm on their pool.discordappSome examples follow.com/attachments/405866260379992064/421768350201544725/PoolFailover_V1.0.bat failover script]

== Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ==*[https://medium.com/@bsodpool/how-to-mine-ravencoin-3463445fff1f BSOD.PW]*[https://minermore.com/docs/help/ravencoin_fork/ MinerMore]*[https://2miners.com/blog/how-to-mine-ravencoin/ 2miners]*[Ubuntu Mining | A complete guide https://medium.com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to set up Ubuntu 18-mine-raven-rvn-69a873a4f304 WoolyPooly]*[https://rvn.suprnova.04 with NVIDIA CUDA drivers can be found herecc/index.php?page=gettingstarted Suprnova]*[https://herominers.medium.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-complete-beginners-guide-e4c8f186207 HeroMiners]

*Powerlimit: stock. If you want lower power, lowest I would reccomend is -20%.*Temp limit: 80C.*Core: As high as possible, make sure the card/miner runs stable (check pool side for recieved shares).*Mem: stock or 1500 ===Miner settings=Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ==[[Ubuntu Mining | A complete guide to set up Ubuntu 18.bat file (04 with amd only rig):  @echo off :loop wildrigNVIDIA CUDA drivers can be found here.exe --algo x16r --opencl-threads 2 --opencl-launch 20x64 --url pool:port --user wallet --pass x timeout /t 5 goto loop .bat file ]] (with amd and nvidia rigoutdated):  @echo off :loop wildrig.exe --algo x16r --opencl-platform=2 --opencl-threads 2 --opencl-launch 20x64 --url pool:port --user wallet --pass x timeout /t 5 goto loop

Recommended settings:* RX460 / RX560: 18x0* RX470 / RX480 / RX570 / RX 580 / VEGA 64/56: between 20x0 and 20x64 == AMD cards sgminer flags ===== 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 5.5.5-gm-a [https://github.com/aceneun/sgminer-gm-x16r/releases acenine].*sgminer 5.5.6-brianmct [https://github.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/releases brian112358].  === 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]]''' 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]

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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.

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

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.