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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).
=== Quick start Miners ===# Download the wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github], install and get a receiving address, be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|Backup wallet]]. Remember to check '''[[Best practices]]''' page to keep your coins safe.# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]''' page - 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 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:'''# 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.
''Nvidia and AMD''
*[https://github.com/RavenCommunity/kawpowminer/releases kawpowminer] '''Official Raven open-source miner (no devfee)'''
*[https://github.com/NebuTech/NBMiner/releases NBMiner] (2% devfee)
*[https://github.com/nanopool/nanominer/releases nanominer] (2% devfee)
If it is not working try our ''Nvidia only''*[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5025783.0 TT-Miner] (no devfee)*[Troubleshoothttps://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex](1% devfee)*[https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/releases GMiner]''' page or [(2% devfee)*[#Avermore & Nevermore Wikis|Avermore & Nevermore Wikis]https://github.com/zealot-rvn/z-enemy/releases z-enemy](1% devfee)
''AMD only''
*[https://github.com/todxx/teamredminer/releases/ TeamRedMiner] (2% devfee)
*[https://github.com/andru-kun/wildrig-multi/releases/ WildRig] (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 exchangeown risk. The extra miner traffic is causing system issues for DEXsBest practice: do not use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or sensitive data.
=== Overclocking ===
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 Brian's miners have been used by lots in the community and are generally trusted
Most miners use graphics card overclocking software to optimize their power and hashrate. One such program is [https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner 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.
-p x password/options, on pools with registered users this is your password field ie Suprnova.cc. Pools with wallet as user name, we can often set options her, like c=RVN specifies coin, d=16 sets stratum (start on some)difficulty, and rigname. Separate the different options with a comma. -p c=RVN,d=28,titanvIt is considered best practices to only use letters and numbers, no white space or special chars. ''Radeon Wattman''
Set GPU Workload to compute
== 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.
''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 your first choice mining pool (you 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
=== Example for nvidia cards ===
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ccminer -a x16r -o stratum+tcp://miningpanda.site:3636 -u RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.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 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).
-c, --config=FILE load a JSON-format configuration file can be from an url with the http:// prefix
[https://github.com/brian112358/nevermore-miner/blob/linux/README.txt All the flags for ccminer/nevermore]
=== 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]
Seal Clubber's [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/405866260379992064/421768350201544725/PoolFailover_V1.0.bat failover script]
== AMD cards sgminer flags Setting up Ubuntu for NVIDIA mining ===== AMD miners ===*'''Avermore 1.0''' [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/releases Brian'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)
=== Example for amd cards ===
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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 512 , 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 --g 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.
-w 64 , Sets worksize to 64. Amount of work handled by GPUs per work request. Try higher value on older cards, 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:== Troubleshoot == --thread-concurrency 1024 , If it is not working try our '''Outdated[[Mining#Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot]]''', use -X instead. Number reach out to the community of concurrent threads per GPU for mining. One value miners on our Discord or a comma Telegram servers (,linked above) 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]=== Earning calculators ===
[https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Optimizing-Hashrate Brian has a dedicated page for '''Optimization'''[Tools#Profit_Calculator| Profit Calculators on Tools Page]]
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).
=== More information ===
=== 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+tcphttps://miningpandawww.site:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhTyoutube.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:com//minepool.com:3636", "user": "RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT.VegaFrontier", "pass": "cwatch?v=RVN,titanV" } PRWqSQkqXoQ Why mine Ravencoin], "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 ===Brian has wiki pages on github for his miners.* Avermore [https://githubwww.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki wiki]* Avermore [https://githubyoutube.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Getting-Started Getting startedplaylist?list=PLVJfzZDDWzP_BGAjjxm3QHZMsswXkiUD2 Ravencoin Youtube playlist]* Avermore by [https://githubwww.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Optimizing-Hashrate Optimizing Hashrate]* Avermore [https://githubyoutube.com/brian112358channel/avermore-miner/wiki/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingUCG_W03xpXHUlAlvISgiWTSg Crypto Explorer]* 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 how to solomine get started and beyond 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.Ravencoin
=== Troubleshoot ===If it is not working try our '''[[TroubleshootExplorers|Ravencoin Explorers]]''' page.
Avermore [https://github.com/brian112358/avermore-miner/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] === Earning calculators =Donate ==Want to help fund the development?[[Tools#Profit_Calculator| Profit Calculators on Tools Page]]Donation Address: <code>RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT</code>
=== Getting started guides ===
There == 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 [https://virtopiamalicious 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.ca/how-* There is no way to-mine-ravencoin-rvnknow if our wallet.dat/ comprehensive article on virtopiaprivate keys are compromised, unless we always keep them safe guarded.ca] to help you get started mining Ravencoin* The above holds true for any software we download and use.
[https://gist.github.com/synergyethos/51512fd9b6eef563f4bff23cff207c8a headless linux nvidia] set up guide (miner software in guide unknown to me)== Troubleshooting =====All miners===
1stminingrig ====Crash on startup.====Check if Antivirus/Windows defender has a [https://1stminingrigdeleted your miner.exe file, check if the .exe file is still in your folder. Fix by setting an exception.com/how-to-mine-ravencoin-rvn-with-amd-nvidia-gpu-and-cpu/ Guide to mine Ravencoin]Make sure you have latest drivers installed.
Guide ====Crash/reboot after some time====Check the power limit for AWS the cards, 65% -EC2 compatible Ubuntu 1685% is common.04 [https://gistRemember that the TDP for a card is an average draw of the card and in short spikes the total draw can be much higher.githubThis is why the GPU manufacturers recommends much higher watt PSU than the TDP listed wattage of the cards would otherwise suggest.com/underdarkskies/6b918323e20584d60b37a03abcfa9e3d Ubuntu multi miner]
There are some great guides ====Naming Your Rig on [httpsthe pool====Most pools usually set name by WALLET.rigname like:<code><USERNAME/WALLET_ADDR><.RIGNAME></ravenforumcode>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.org Ravencoin Forum]:
[https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-miner https://ravenforum.org/topic/15/mine-raven-with-awesome-miner]
[https://ravenforumWhen troubleshooting it is helpful to have pause at the end of our bat file, so you can see the errors from console.org/topic/17/sgminer-a kawpowminer -troubleshootingU -guide httpsP stratum+tcp://ravenforumRQZS8LBvv2VWuAEWF5BXoRikoG6MRp5asH.org/topic/17/sgminer-a-troubleshooting-guide]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.
=== More information =Getting a lot of "rejected" shares====A rejected share means 2 possibilities:
[https://www1.youtubeThe submitted share was invalid (bad hash of good data). This is caused by a GPU error on your end.com/watch?v=PRWqSQkqXoQ Why mine Ravencoin]
[https://www2.youtubeThe submitted share was stale (good hash of bad data).com/playlist?list=PLVJfzZDDWzP_BGAjjxm3QHZMsswXkiUD2 Ravencoin Youtube playlist] This is caused by [https://wwwlatency or lost data over the network between you and the pool.youtube.com/channel/UCG_W03xpXHUlAlvISgiWTSg Crypto Explorer] how to get started and beyond with Ravencoin
[https://www.youtube.comIf you're tweaking your GPU a lot (customizing power/watch?v=gMpW1nehe54 BitsBeTrippin - So what is x16r Algo, how can you mine it? Ravencoin Deep Dive] [https:frequency/voltage/www.youtubeetc.com/watch?v=6wzwNix0f2E BitsBeTrippin - SGMiner for x16r Ravencoin RVN - Testing ) then try backing down a RX Vega 64] [https://wwwbit and see if you get less errors.rvnstats.info Ravencoin Stats] [https://threeeyed.info Ravencoin Explorer] == Donate Script ==Want You should also check to make sure connected to help fund the development? @echo off rem || User Options! set Pool=stratum+tcp://miningpandaclosest pool possible (e.g.site:3636 set User=your-address set ExtraOptions=rigname,stats set YourTime=3600 set DonationTime=300 set DonationAddress=RBjAZ4fgoXfMC1ujzs7XKreMxJAL1r9fhT :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
