I’m not a fan of Home windows and I do undergo a bit generally with issues like Oculus software program not working correctly on my Mac/Linux field. So I needed to check out some Etherium mining on my POP OS linux field. It’s attainable however was a little bit of a fiddle.
Word that Bitcoin mining is far simpler with straightforward to obtain and set up the software program. Venturing into the world of Etherium mining sadly requires dipping into the command line and isn’t for the faint-hearted.
My Setup
I’ve a POP OS (ubuntu) arrange with an AMD graphics card. These two issues instantly make life tougher – when you’ve got this setup and also you need assist give me a shout. It’s a little bit of a fiddle however for home windows homeowners, it’s a lot simpler.
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SET UP METAMASK ON YOUR BROWSER.
Use the Firefox, Chrome or Edge browsers and set up the Metamask extension and create an account – don’t neglect to report your personal key, this can create for you an Ethereum tackle that you simply’ll want later.
2. Go to https://ethermine.org/
I used the TeamReadminer software program. Obtain and extract it. You will see that a batch file (on Linux is start_eth.sh) so that you’ll must edit that, copy your Wallet Deal with from Metamask.
Now paste it into the script:
../teamredminer -a ethash -o stratum+tcp://eu1.ethermine.org:4444 -u PASTE ADDRESS HERE.trmtest -p x
Now save the script – you should utilize be aware pad.
Now begin start_eth
You must get a display like this:-
Which means that you’re really working. Now return to the web site at ethermine.org
Seek for your wallet tackle after which you possibly can see the outcomes of your mining. Word that it takes some time for it to indicate.
Word that it is a very new miner I’ve solely simply placed on – so it’s not making a complete heap of cash but. It can run properly with my machine working so I can keep on utilizing it. Not like the Bitcoin mining with Nicehash the place I booted from a USB key so the mining was devoted.
Time will inform if that is worthwhile. Watch this area if you wish to see how you can mine zCash. I’ll be utilizing the identical platform in truth however a unique pockets.
