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What are the best linux solo mining options?
407 sats \ 6 comments \ @billiam 25 Aug 2023 bitcoin
I'm wondering what software to pick to run some solo-mining educational experiments (*)? I don't want to connect to a pool. I have a PC with some a low end GPU and would like to run some mining software. I found CGMiner, BFGMiner, and EasyMiner. What's best for linux nowadays?
(*) Yes, I know, buying a lottery ticket makes more sense.
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2173 sats \ 1 reply \ @nullama 25 Aug 2023
Best thing you can do is run cgminer and connect to CKPoolSolo. But that assumes you have an ASIC miner. I just read you have a GPU... sigh...
A GPU doesn't really work for mining real Bitcoin. You will simply waste your time and electricity.
It's like trying to mine for gold with a plastic spoon. Even with an ASIC you are basically playing a lottery. A GPU is just a waste of time, really.
If you just want to do this as a learning experience, you can mine at testnet with your GPU. These coins don't have any value, and they might disappear at any time.
I wrote a couple of guides about this on Bitcointalk:
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @billiam OP 25 Aug 2023
Thank you!
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64 sats \ 1 reply \ @TheWildHustle 25 Aug 2023
An S9's will run you about 150, you can plug it into a normal wall socket
I'm messing with CKPoolSolo, pretty easy setup, crazy to think about alternating between solo and pool mining with space heaters.
Kaboomracks is nice
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @monaco 26 Aug 2023
Where do you recommend getting one?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @billiam OP 19 Sep 2023
Update: Running a S9 wit 13TH/s as a replacement for a 1000W heating radiator in the house. To do is building a box with a silencer ... Any tips/construction plans out there?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @SaToSHiWoMaN 11 Mar outlawed
stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.