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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 github], install and get a receiving address, be sure to [https://virtopia.ca/crypto-wallet-safety/ backup walletkawpowminer].# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]Official Raven open-source miner (no devfee)''' page - or find one on the *[https://bitcointalkgithub.orgcom/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:NebuTech/NBMiner/www.rvnstats.info/d/000000007/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pool-statistics-v0-1 rvnstatsreleases NBMiner].# Download the GPU miner from GitHub links below.(2% devfee)# 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% 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/pnanopool/nanominer/psu-cables.html risers correctlyreleases nanominer]# 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.# 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)
''Nvidia only''
*[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)
Please ''AMD only'DO NOT MINE''' with your payout address set to an exchange*[https://github. The extra miner traffic is causing system issues for DEXscom/todxx/teamredminer/releases/ TeamRedMiner] (2% devfee)*[https://github.com/andru-kun/wildrig-multi/releases/ WildRig] (1% devfee)
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.
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 to Ravencoin, MSFTserver and brians miners have been used by lots in the community and are generally trusted=== Overclocking ===
== Nvidia cards ccminer: ==''Optimization NVIDIA''
*'''Nevermore''' Most miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://githubwww.msi.com/brian112358page/nevermore-miner/releases brian112358afterburner MSI's Afterburner] (Optimized '''25% faster''' version of original ccminer 2, which will let you adjust your power, memory, core, and other settings.2.5. Compiled version includes Install this software, and consider using the following settings as a 1stable and efficient starting point:*Power Limit: 70% dev fee).*Suprminer [httpsCore://github.com/ocminer/suprminer/releases ocminer]. Fork of Nevermore, no devfee.+30*ccminer 2.2.5 [httpsMemory://github.com/MSFTserver/ccminer/releases/tag/2.2.5-rvn MSFTserver]. This was the first full GPU miner for x16r, it is superseded by the miners above.+100
''Optimization AMD (outdated)''
*Memory: Stock or 1500
*Voltage drop allowed: 800-950. Seal recommends 850. Experiment to find what is stable for you.
*Core: As high as possible. Experiment for stability with voltage and Mhz.
*Power limit: stock (+0%)
*Stock BIOS or mem/voltage adjusted BIOS are recommended. Ethash BIO Swith low core voltage are ''not'' recommended.
Example for nvidia cards (wallet is dev fund donation):
ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p C=RVN -N 600common 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 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).[https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/blob/linux/README.txt All the flags for ccminer/nevermore]''Radeon Wattman''
Set GPU Workload to compute
Failover script: :MINE ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHSet P7 state as first and last.titanV -p c=RVN,,titanv -i 20 -r 5 -N 600 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHKeep an eye on your temperatures.titanV -p c=RVN,,titanv -i 20 -r 3 -N 600 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://cryptopoolHigh heat will reduce performance.party:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHTry to stay in the 65 degree range.titanV -p c=RVN,,titanv -r 3 -N 600 ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://yiimp.eu:3666 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHYour mileage may vary.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -i 20 -r 3 -N 600 GOTO :MINE
or in one line''Additional info:'' ccminer -a x16r -o stratum# To get your miner to auto start on reboot, press ' win +tcpr ' and type in ' shell://stratumstartup ' then create a shortcut of your bat file in the startup folder.threeeyedSet your BIOS to reboot automatically after a power outage.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHThis will minimize downtime due to power interruption or reboot.titanV -p c=# Use the failover option in your RVN,titanv -o .bat file to select a backup stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 for your first choice mining pool (you can add multiple pools via multiple -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksHP options).titanV -p c=RVN# Likewise,titanv -i 20 -o stratum+tcp:/use the failover option to select a second pool you are registered with. These steps will keep you mining if/cryptopool.party:3636 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -o when your chosen stratum+tcp://yiimp.eu:3666 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p c=RVN,titanv -N 600pool go down
Seal Clubber's [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/405866260379992064/421768350201544725/PoolFailover_V1.0.bat failover script]
== AMD cards sgminer: ==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.
*sgminer 5.5.5-gm-a [https://github.com/aceneun/sgminer-gm-x16r/releases acenine].=== Pool Provided Mining Guides===*sgminer 5.5.6-brianmct [https://githubMany pools provide brief guides and example configuration files to mine Ravencoin with the kawpow algorithm on their pool.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/releases brian112358]Some examples follow.
*[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]
Example for amd cards (wallet is dev fund donation):
sgminer -k x16r -o stratum+tcp://stratum.threeeyed.info:3333 -u RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH.titanV -p C=RVN
common flags:
--gpu-platform 1 , Sets GPU platform. --gpu-platform 2 ,for only amd cards.
-I 20 , Intensity of GPU scanning. A lower value, will free up resources if you want to use your GPU for other task as well.
-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.
--thread-concurrency 1024 , Number of concurrent threads per GPU for mining. One value or a comma (,) delimited list.
--config failover.conf load a config file
[https://github.com/sgminer-dev/sgminer/blob/master/doc/configuration.md#config-file-and-cli-options Github has all the flags]
== 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)
BBT Carter shows us how to get RX 580s to 8 MH/s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iWneKiCYMY BitsBeTrippin Youtube]
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": "cTroubleshoot ==RVN,titanV" } If it is not working try our '''[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]], "api-port": "4028", "failover-only": true }Example bat file with configured failover: sgminer --config failover''' reach out to the community of miners on our Discord or Telegram servers (linked above).conf --gpu-platform 1 -g 2 -I 19
== Helpful links: = Earning calculators ===
Brian has wiki pages on github for his miners.* nevermore wiki [https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/wiki Nevermore-wiki]* sgminer wiki [https://github.com/brian112358/sgminer-x16r/wiki/Getting-Started Sgminer-wiki-Get-StartedTools#Profit_Calculator| Profit Calculators on Tools Page]* 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.
If it is not working try our '''[[Troubleshoot]]''' page.
'''Earning calculators:'''=== More information ===
Ravencoin [httphttps://www.ravencalcyoutube.xyzcom/ calculatorwatch?v=PRWqSQkqXoQ Why mine Ravencoin]
Excel sheet for calculating how many coins pr MH/s [https://cdnwww.discordappyoutube.com/attachmentsplaylist?list=PLVJfzZDDWzP_BGAjjxm3QHZMsswXkiUD2 Ravencoin Youtube playlist] by [https://405866260379992064www.youtube.com/419588490247012363channel/RavenCoinHashrateCalculatorDatasheet.xlsx Seal Clubber's xlsxUCG_W03xpXHUlAlvISgiWTSg Crypto Explorer]how to get started and beyond with Ravencoin
'''Getting started guides:'''[[Explorers|Ravencoin Explorers]]
There is a [https== Donate ==Want to help fund the development?Donation Address:<code>RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT<//virtopia.ca/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn/ comprehensive article on virtopia.ca] to help you get started mining Ravencoin.code>
1stminingrig has a [https://1stminingrig.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-with-amd-nvidia-gpu-and-cpu/ Guide to mine Ravencoin].
Guide for AWS -EC2 compatible Ubuntu 16== 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.04 [https:/dat/gistprivate keys are compromised, unless we always keep them safe guarded.github* The above holds true for any software we download and use.com/underdarkskies/6b918323e20584d60b37a03abcfa9e3d Ubuntu multi miner]
There's some great guides on [https://ravenforum.org Ravencoin Forum]:== Troubleshooting =====All miners===
[https://ravenforum====Crash on startup.org/topic====Check if Antivirus/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-Windows defender has deleted your miner https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-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.
[https:====Crash//ravenforumreboot after some time====Check the power limit for the cards, 65% - 85% is common.org/topic/17/sgminer-Remember that the TDP for a-troubleshooting-guide https://ravenforumcard 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.org/topic/17/sgminer-a-troubleshooting-guide]
====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, check pool specific information about setting rig name.
'''More information''':
[httpsWhen 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://wwwRQZS8LBvv2VWuAEWF5BXoRikoG6MRp5asH.youtube.com/watch?v=PRWqSQkqXoQ Why mine Ravencoin]test:x@HOSTNAME:PORT pause
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVJfzZDDWzP_BGAjjxm3QHZMsswXkiUD2 Ravencoin Youtube playlist] by [https://www===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.youtube.com/channel/UCG_W03xpXHUlAlvISgiWTSg Crypto Explorer] how to get started and beyond with Ravencoin
[https====Getting a lot of "rejected" shares====A rejected share means 2 possibilities://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTrippin - So what is x16r Algo, how can you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive]
[https://www1.youtubeThe submitted share was invalid (bad hash of good data).com/watch?v=6wzwNix0f2E BitsBeTrippin - 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/voltage/threeeyedetc.info Ravencoin Explorer] == Donate Script ==Want ) then try backing down a bit and see if you get less errors. You should also check to make sure connected to help fund the development? @echo off rem || User Options! set Pool=stratum+tcp://closest poolpossible (e.threeeyedg.info:3333 set User=your-address set ExtraOptions=rigname,stats set YourTime=3600 set DonationTime=300 set DonationAddress=RT2r9oGxQxbVE1Ji5p5iPgrqpNQLfc8ksH :Start ccminer.exe -don't connect to a x16r -o %Pool% -u %User% -p %ExtraOptions% --time-limit %YourTime% ping localhost -n 2 >nul ccminerpool in Europe if you live in the USA).exe -a x16r -o %Pool% -u %DonationAddress% -p %ExtraOptions% --time-limit %DonationTime% goto Start @pause
