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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.
=== Quick Start ===
== Get started# 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] (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.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>@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 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 ===
# Download the wallet from ''Nvidia and AMD''*[https://github.com/RavenProjectRavenCommunity/Ravencoinkawpowminer/releases Ravencoin githubkawpowminer], install and get a receiving address, be sure to backup wallet.# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]Official Raven open-source miner (no devfee)''' page - or find one on the *[https://bitcointalkgithub.orgcom/NebuTech/NBMiner/index.php?topic=2752467.0 BitCoinTalk ANNreleases NBMiner] 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 (2% devfee)*[https://wwwgithub.rvnstats.infocom/dnanopool/000000007nanominer/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pool-statistics-v0-1 rvnstatsreleases nanominer].# Download the GPU miner from GitHub links below.# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....go mining.# Remember starting out with power limit at 65(2% to 85% and stock settings on core and memory.devfee)
== ''Nvidia cards ccmineronly''*[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''*ccminer 2.2.5 [https://github.com/MSFTservertodxx/ccminerteamredminer/releases/tag/TeamRedMiner] (2.2.5-rvn MSFTserver].% devfee)*nevermore [https://github.com/brian112358andru-kun/nevermorewildrig-minermulti/releases brian112358/ WildRig] (Optimised version of original ccminer. Compiled version includes a 1% dev fee, alpha release at time of writingdevfee).
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.
Example for nvidia cards (wallet is dev fund donation):=== Overclocking ===
ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p C=RVNcommon flags: -N 300 , --statsavg number of samples used to display hashrate (default: 30) Gives a better display average of 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 script. -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 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).''Optimization NVIDIA''
Failover script: :MINE ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcpMost miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://stratumwww.threeeyedmsi.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVNcom/page/afterburner MSI's Afterburner], which will let you adjust your power, memory,core,titanv -i 20 -r 5 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpandaand other settings.site:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVNInstall this software,,titanv -i 20 -r 3 ccminer -and consider using the following settings as a x16r -o stratum+tcpstable and efficient starting point://cryptopool.party*Power Limit:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVN,,titanv -r 3 70% ccminer -a x16r -o stratum*Core: +tcp://yiimp.eu:3666 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -r 330 GOTO *Memory:MINE+100
''Optimization AMD (outdated)''*Memory: Stock or in one line1500*Voltage drop allowed: ccminer -a x16r 800-o stratum+tcp://stratum950.threeeyedSeal recommends 850.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHExperiment to find what is stable for you.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -o stratum+tcp*Core://miningpandaAs high as possible.site:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHExperiment for stability with voltage and Mhz.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -o stratum+tcp://cryptopool.party*Power limit:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -o stratumstock (+tcp:0%)*Stock BIOS or mem//yiimpvoltage adjusted BIOS are recommended.eu:3666 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHEthash BIO Swith low core voltage are ''not'' recommended.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv
== AMD cards sgminer: ==''Radeon Wattman''
*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].Set GPU Workload to compute
Set P7 state as first and last.
Keep an eye on your temperatures. High heat will reduce performance. Try to stay in the 65 degree range.
Your mileage may vary.
Example ''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 power outage. This will minimize downtime due to power interruption or reboot.# Use the failover option in your RVN.bat file to select a backup stratum for amd cards your first choice mining pool (wallet is dev fund donationyou can add multiple pools via multiple -P options):.# Likewise, use the failover option to select a second pool you are registered with. These steps will keep you mining if/when your chosen stratum/pool go down
sgminer -k x16r -o stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p C=RVN
common flags:
--gpu-platform 1 , Sets GPU platform
-I 20 , Intensity
-g 2 ,or --g 2 , set threads pr gpu, can give higher hashrate if your cpu can handle it.
-d 0,1,2,3 , Devices specify what cards to use.
--config failover.conf load a config file
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": "Raven three eyed",
"nfactor": "10",
"algorithm": "x16r",
"quota": "1;stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333",
"user": "RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV",
"pass": "c=RVN,titanV"
},
{
"name": "Raven Yiimp",
"nfactor": "10",
"algorithm": "x16r",
"quota": "1;stratum+tcp://yiimp.eu:3666",
"user": "RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV",
"pass": "c=RVN,titanV"
},
{
"name": "Raven minepool",
"nfactor": "10",
"algorithm": "x16r",
"quota": "1;stratum+tcp://minepool.com:3636",
"user": "RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV",
"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 -I 19
== Helpful links: ==Make sure you're downloading software from trusted sources. There have been reports of some miners possibly including malware. Malware comes in different forms. Be skeptical and vigilant.
Brian has wiki pages === Pool Provided Mining Guides===Many pools provide brief guides and example configuration files to mine Ravencoin with the kawpow algorithm on github for his miners.* nevermore wiki [https://githubtheir pool.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/wiki Nevermore-wiki]* sgminer wiki [https://githubSome examples follow.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/wiki/Getting-Started Sgminer-wiki-Get-Started]
*[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]
*[https://medium.com/@Woolypooly_com/how-to-mine-raven-rvn-69a873a4f304 WoolyPooly]
*[https://rvn.suprnova.cc/index.php?page=gettingstarted Suprnova]
*[https://herominers.medium.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-complete-beginners-guide-e4c8f186207 HeroMiners]
If it is not working try our '''[[Troubleshoot]]''' page.
There is a [https://virtopia.ca/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn/ comprehensive article on virtopia.ca] to help you get started mining Ravencoin.
1stminingrig has a == Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ==[https://1stminingrig[Ubuntu Mining | A complete guide to set up Ubuntu 18.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-04 with-amd-nvidia-gpu-and-cpu/ Guide to mine RavencoinNVIDIA CUDA drivers can be found here.]].(outdated)
Make sure you're downloading 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 in the steps above to Ravencoin, MSFTserver and the AMD miners have been used by lots in the community and are generally trusted.
There== Troubleshoot ==If it is not working try our 's some great guides ''[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]]''' reach out to the community of miners on [https://ravenforumour Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).org Ravencoin Forum]:
[https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-miner https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-miner]=== Earning calculators ===
[https://ravenforum.org/topic/17/sgminer-a-troubleshooting-guide https://ravenforum.org/topic/17/sgminer-a-troubleshooting-guide[Tools#Profit_Calculator| Profit Calculators on Tools Page]]
'''=== More information''':===
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRWqSQkqXoQ Why mine Ravencoin]
[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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTripping - 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 BitsBeTripping - SGMiner for x16r Ravencoin RVN - Testing a RX Vega 64]code>
[https://www.rvnstats.info Ravencoin Stats]
[https== 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/private keys are compromised, unless we always keep them safe guarded.* The above holds true for any software we download and use. == Troubleshooting =====All miners=== ====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====Check the power limit for the cards, 65% - 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 why 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></threeeyedcode>A comma is used to separate arguments, try not to use special character or spaces in your rig name.If that doesn't work, 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 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: 1. The submitted share was invalid (bad hash of good data). This is caused by a GPU error on your end. 2. The 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. If you're tweaking your GPU a lot (customizing power/frequency/voltage/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]
