Mining
Hardware, pools, profitability, energy.
How do I create my own Coinbase transaction as a miner? I need to set the current block reward correctly... Is my code good or nah? Would appreciate…
Started by hash_raven · Feb 11, 2019, 06:51 AM · 2 / 2432243by hash_ravenFeb 11, 2019, 12:04 PMDo miners really use tools like Gurobi to solve the knapsack problem for picking the most profitable transactions? I'm just curious about how honest…
Started by sage23 · Feb 2, 2019, 02:17 AM · 18 / 38218382by ben.matrixFeb 5, 2019, 04:52 AMAnyone here got experience with electricity for mining? Just getting into ASICs and need some solid advice for my electrician. Want to set everything…
Started by 0xV4ult · Jan 28, 2019, 09:05 PM · 9 / 4999499by LoneGasFeb 1, 2019, 02:23 PMI saw some sci-fi stuff about powering Earth this way, but it’s actually happening now. Crazy, right? Caltech scientists are capturing solar energy…
Started by atlas51 · Jan 25, 2019, 02:28 AM · 7 / 5207520by atlas51Jan 27, 2019, 07:36 PMHey everyone. I’ve been digging into Bitcoin mining lately and came across a post mentioning that mining difficulty hit an all-time high. Thought I’d…
Started by falc0n2017 · Jan 22, 2019, 10:00 PM · 8 / 5328532by HumbleOracleJan 27, 2019, 11:06 AMI was wondering what happens if all bitcoin mining just stops. I read something on Quora about it, but it got me confused. Like, if we hit the 21…
Started by oracle2018 · Jan 17, 2019, 06:53 PM · 2 / 6932693by jakecobraJan 18, 2019, 12:44 AMI heard about someone mining a block solo. Sounds like a total gamble but I'm thinking about giving it a shot with just one rig. Don't care if I hit…
Started by BasedBridge · Jan 4, 2019, 08:04 PM · 7 / 4807480by hodlgangJan 7, 2019, 10:01 PMNot sure if this is a dumb question, but is there a way to track the hashes or block headers my BTC Antminer is sending to the pool? Can I just use…
Started by chain2021 · Jan 1, 2019, 05:34 PM · 7 / 6817681by wallet_vaultJan 3, 2019, 09:13 PMHey everyone, I'm considering diving into the world of ASIC mining. Got a few questions that I'm hoping some of you can help with.
Started by swiftdiamond · Dec 26, 2018, 12:29 PM · 19 / 52719527by MadNonceJan 1, 2019, 12:38 PMSpecs are cool. It has three mining modes low, medium, high hashing from 2 to 4 TH/s. You can tweak it depending on your needs and electric bill,…
Started by john21 · Dec 10, 2018, 07:23 PM · 2 / 7042704by john21Dec 13, 2018, 05:31 AMI figured we should chat about mining on Testnet4 without cluttering the main threads. Let's hear what everyone's thinking.
Started by jakecobra · Dec 4, 2018, 01:13 PM · 21 / 67021670by ben.matrixDec 10, 2018, 07:51 AMSo this MxC miner is supposed to compete with Helium? Looks kinda sketchy to me. The price is steep, like 2400 EUR or something. And honestly,…
Started by orbit_viper · Nov 8, 2018, 02:19 AM · 1 / 3551355by tom51Nov 8, 2018, 02:51 AMHey guys, Just saw the first demo of the M20S! It launched yesterday. Specs look solid with a hashrate between 68TH/s and 74TH/s. That's pretty…
Started by v3ct0r_fork · Nov 6, 2018, 07:47 AM · 3 / 5013501by fewunderstandNov 6, 2018, 01:43 PMSo, Core Scientific just filed for bankruptcy. Crazy times, right? I read it was reported by CNBC, and they didn’t even liquidate assets yet. Just…
Started by leo.rocket · Oct 31, 2018, 01:18 PM · 15 / 32315323by ben.matrixNov 2, 2018, 06:30 AMSo, Russia's thinking about letting miners operate legally but banning them from keeping any rewards. Sounds absurd right?
Started by tonyyield · Oct 21, 2018, 12:39 PM · 22 / 47922479by ben.matrixOct 29, 2018, 06:14 AMAnyone got a clue about mining without hardware? I want to hear more about it.
Started by orbit_degen · Oct 21, 2018, 12:24 PM · 21 / 71421714by ben.matrixOct 28, 2018, 06:16 AMHey, everyone! I made a bitcoin mining profit calculator that actually considers expenses and difficulty instead of just pumping hopium. It's all…
Started by fewunderstand · Oct 20, 2018, 09:45 AM · 8 / 5928592by fewunderstandOct 25, 2018, 04:21 PMSaw some news about NY passing a law to shut down Bitcoin mining in the state. Totally nuts, right?
Started by stake_ape · Oct 8, 2018, 05:42 PM · 20 / 68320683by ben.matrixOct 16, 2018, 04:21 AMI can't connect to my S17+ control board over ethernet. Just plugged it into UART SERIAL instead. In the SERIAL log, it keeps rebooting. The log…
Started by WildVault · Oct 12, 2018, 12:43 PM · 0 / 7660766by WildVaultOct 12, 2018, 12:43 PMI've been hearing a lot about Bitcoin mining lately, but is it still worth getting into? Can a newbie with basic gear even make it work, or is it…
Started by DarkCoin · Sep 25, 2018, 11:45 PM · 19 / 56219562by GigaOmegaOct 4, 2018, 01:35 AMI've noticed some folks getting excited about Missouri's bill to protect miners. They think it could pump the market up. But isn't it kinda pointless…
Started by m00n51 · Sep 24, 2018, 04:03 PM · 7 / 4447444by diamond69Sep 27, 2018, 09:39 PMHey everyone. Quick question for y'all. I'm looking into solo solar mining for Bitcoin but can’t find good info. My main goal? Decentralizing mining,…
Started by diamondhands · Sep 25, 2018, 12:56 AM · 5 / 3555355by GigaOmegaSep 27, 2018, 09:05 AMI’m looking to buy spare parts for my Avalon miners like fans and power supplies, but I can’t find any distributors in the USA that have stock. Does…
Started by l0rd_h4sh · Sep 25, 2018, 12:56 PM · 2 / 2752275by BasedYieldSep 25, 2018, 10:36 PMI’m kinda new here and folks suggested I dive deeper into Bitcoin before posting. I did some homework but I’m pretty lost, so figured I’d start this…
Started by kevin1337 · Sep 14, 2018, 05:11 PM · 13 / 64813648by ben.matrixSep 17, 2018, 07:21 AMHey everyone, I’m curious about how cgminer works. I’ve read some stuff but still confused. Here’s the scenario I’m looking at: using a GekkoScience…
Started by defi23 · Sep 9, 2018, 02:53 PM · 20 / 45320453by ben.matrixSep 15, 2018, 12:54 AM