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*This page provides guidance on mining Ravencoin with the KAWPOW algorithm. Keep yourself and your software up to date by [https://wwwravencoin.youtubeorg/community/ joining the community.com] Subscribe to the [https:/watch?v=Yg3ssmZfX4U Crypto Explorer - setting up wallet and starting mining/ravencoin.org/updates/ Ravencoin Updates mailing list.]*Join [https://wwwdiscord.youtubegg/jn6uhur the Discord] or [https://t.comme/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTripping - So what RavencoinDev the Telegram server] and request mining help. Pass on your expertise where you can. This is x16r Algoyour community too. The following information is current and accurate as of May 5th, how can you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive]2020.

# Download the latest Ravencoin wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github], install or [https://ravencoin.org/wallet/ Ravencoin official website]. Install it and get a receiving address, be . Be sure to backup [[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]] list - ''' page. Broadly speaking, your mining rewards should average out over time, whether you join a large pool or find a small one on . Please consider pointing your miner(s) at smaller pools so as to distribute the hashrate and improve network health/security. You can [https://bitcointalkravencoin.orgnetwork/indexpools check pool sizes here].php?topic=2752467Choosing a pool near your geographic location is suggested.0 BitCoinTalk ANN]# Download the a GPU miner from GitHub links below.# UnzipSeveral are available, and edit config to include but for the pool you want purposes of this quick start guide, we are going to mine on and your wallet address .....go mining.# Remember starting out with power limit at 65% to 85% and stock settings on core and memory.Nvidia cards ccminer:*ccminer 2.2.5 use '''official open-source miner [https://github.com/MSFTserverRavenCommunity/ccminerkawpowminer/releases/tag/2kawpowminer] (Nvidia+AMD)'''.# Extract the kawpowminer folder, there is no .2bat file included, so we'll have to make one ourselves.5Create a text-rvn MSFTserver]file, and rename it to RVN.bat (make sure it's not RVN.bat.*nevermore txt - you may have to [https://githubwww.howtogeek.com/brian112358205086/nevermorebeginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-minerextensions/releases brian112358disable "hide extensions for known file types"] on Windows). Edit the newly created .bat (Optimised version 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 original ccminer-U. Use the hostname and port that your pool provided you.# Double-click "RVN. Compiled version includes bat" in the kawpowminer folder. After a 1% dev feebrief delay, alpha release at time 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 writingminers on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).

Example for nvidia cards ''Nvidia and AMD''*[https://github.com/RavenCommunity/kawpowminer/releases kawpowminer] '''Official Raven open-source miner (no devfee)'''*[https://github.com/NebuTech/NBMiner/releases NBMiner] (wallet is dev fund donation2% devfee)*[https://github.com/nanopool/nanominer/releases nanominer] (2% devfee)

ccminer ''Nvidia only''*[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5025783.0 TT-a x16r Miner] (no devfee)*[https://github.com/trexminer/t-o stratum+tcprex/releases T-Rex] (1% devfee)*[https://stratumgithub.threeeyedcom/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/releases GMiner] (2% devfee)*[https://github.info:3333 com/zealot-rvn/z-u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV enemy/releases z-p C=RVNenemy] (1% devfee)

AMD cards sgminerPlease note that all of those alternative miners are closed source and should be used at your own risk. Best practice:*sgminer 5.5.5-gm-do not use closed source mining software on a [https://github.com/aceneun/sgminer-gm-x16r/releases acenine].*sgminer 5.5.6-brianmct [https://github.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/releases brian112358]machine containing personal or sensitive data.

sgminer -k x16r -o stratum+tcpMost miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://stratumwww.msi.threeeyedcom/page/afterburner MSI's Afterburner], which will let you adjust your power, memory, core, and other settings.infoInstall this software, and consider using the following settings as a stable and efficient starting point:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p C=RVN *Power Limit: 70%*Core: +30*Memory: +100

There is a [https://virtopiaSet P7 state as first and last.ca/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn/ comprehensive article Keep an eye on virtopiayour temperatures.ca] High heat will reduce performance. Try to help you get started mining Ravencoinstay in the 65 degree range.Your mileage may vary.

1stminingrig has ''Additional info:''# To get your miner to auto start on reboot, press ' win + r ' and type in ' shell:startup ' then create a shortcut of your bat file in the startup folder. Set your BIOS to reboot automatically after a [https://1stminingrigpower outage. This will minimize downtime due to power interruption or reboot.# Use the failover option in your RVN.com/howbat file to select a backup stratum for your first choice mining pool (you can add multiple pools via multiple -P options).# Likewise, use the failover option to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-select a second pool you are registered with-amd-nvidia-gpu-and-cpu. These steps will keep you mining if/when your chosen stratum/ Guide to mine Ravencoin].pool go down

Make sure you're downloading software from trusted sources. There's have been reports of some great guides on [https://ravenforumminers possibly including malware. Malware comes in different forms. Be skeptical and vigilant.org Ravencoin Forum]:

[https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/=== Pool Provided Mining Guides===Many pools provide brief guides and example configuration files to mine-raven-Ravencoin with-awesome-miner https://ravenforumthe kawpow algorithm on their pool. Some examples follow.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-miner]

*[https://ravenforummedium.orgcom/topic@bsodpool/17how-to-mine-ravencoin-3463445fff1f BSOD.PW]*[https://minermore.com/docs/help/ravencoin_fork/sgminerMinerMore]*[https://2miners.com/blog/how-ato-troubleshootingmine-guide ravencoin/ 2miners]*[https://medium.com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to-mine-raven-rvn-69a873a4f304 WoolyPooly]*[https://ravenforumrvn.orgsuprnova.cc/topicindex.php?page=gettingstarted Suprnova]*[https:/17/sgminerherominers.medium.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-arvn-troubleshootingcomplete-beginners-guide-e4c8f186207 HeroMiners]

 == Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ==[[Ubuntu Mining | A complete guide to set up Ubuntu 18.04 with NVIDIA CUDA drivers can be found here.]] (outdated)   == Troubleshoot ==If it is not working try our '''More information[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]]''':reach out to the community of miners on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above). === Earning calculators === [[Tools#Profit_Calculator| Profit Calculators on Tools Page]]  === More information ===

[https[Explorers|Ravencoin Explorers]] == Donate ==Want to help fund the development?Donation Address:<code>RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT</code>  == Best Practices ==* Only run software from known reputable developers, preferably peer reviewed and audited code. * Download only from the links provided by the developer, preferably from the developers own site or their own github repo.* The inherent danger of a malicious miner app is that by design it already has all the tools needed to be very harmful, 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 threat towards our hot wallet.* There is no way to know if our wallet.dat/wwwprivate keys are compromised, unless we always keep them safe guarded.youtube* The above holds true for any software we download and use.com == Troubleshooting =====All miners=== ====Crash on startup.====Check if Antivirus/watch?vWindows 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====gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTripping Check the power limit for the cards, 65% - So what 85% is common. 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 x16r Algowhy the GPU manufacturers recommends much higher watt PSU than the TDP listed wattage of the cards would otherwise suggest. ====Naming Your Rig on the pool====Most pools usually set name by WALLET.rigname like:<code><USERNAME/WALLET_ADDR><.RIGNAME></code>A comma is used to separate arguments, try not to use special character or spaces in your rig name.If that doesn't work, how check pool specific information about setting rig name.  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@HOSTNAME:PORT pause ====A certain pool gives error on launch====Check that you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive]have created a worker on pool website and supplied a password, if required, ask a question to support of that pool. ====Getting a lot of "rejected" shares====A rejected share means 2 possibilities:

[https://www1.youtubeThe submitted share was invalid (bad hash of good data).com/watch?v=6wzwNix0f2E BitsBeTripping - SGMiner for x16r Ravencoin RVN - Testing This is caused by a RX Vega 64]GPU error on your end.

[https://www2.rvnstatsThe submitted share was stale (good hash of bad data). This is caused by latency or lost data over the network between you and the pool.info Ravencoin Stats]

[https:If you're tweaking your GPU a lot (customizing power/frequency/threeeyedvoltage/etc.) then try backing down a bit and see if you get less errors. You should also check to make sure connected to the closest pool possible (e.g., don't connect to a pool in Europe if you live in the USA).info Ravencoin Explorer]