Mining Guide

Mining Overview

Mining Algorithm

• Algorithm: SHA-512 (512-bit security)
• Block Time: 30 seconds per chain
• Block Reward: 100% to miners (no validator fees)
• Difficulty: Adjusts per chain independently
• Halving: Every 210,000 blocks

CPU Mining

Setup

./target/release/cpu-miner \
  --pool-url stratum+tcp://pool.silverbitcoin.org:3333 \
  --wallet-address slvr1... \
  --threads 4

Performance

• Single Core: ~1K hashes/sec
• 4 Cores: ~4K hashes/sec
• 8 Cores: ~8K hashes/sec

GPU Mining

CUDA Setup (NVIDIA)

./target/release/gpu-miner \
  --pool-url stratum+tcp://pool.silverbitcoin.org:3333 \
  --wallet-address slvr1... \
  --device 0 \
  --backend cuda

OpenCL Setup (AMD/Intel)

./target/release/gpu-miner \
  --pool-url stratum+tcp://pool.silverbitcoin.org:3333 \
  --wallet-address slvr1... \
  --device 0 \
  --backend opencl

Metal Setup (macOS)

./target/release/gpu-miner \
  --pool-url stratum+tcp://pool.silverbitcoin.org:3333 \
  --wallet-address slvr1... \
  --device 0 \
  --backend metal

GPU Performance

• RTX 3090: ~500K hashes/sec
• RTX 4090: ~1M hashes/sec
• RX 6900 XT: ~400K hashes/sec
• M1 Pro: ~100K hashes/sec

Mining Pool Setup

Start Pool

./target/release/stratum_pool \
  --listen-addr 0.0.0.0:3333 \
  --node-rpc http://localhost:8332 \
  --min-difficulty 1000

Pool Configuration

# pool.conf
listen-addr=0.0.0.0:3333
node-rpc=http://localhost:8332
min-difficulty=1000
max-difficulty=1000000
share-difficulty=100
payout-interval=3600
payout-minimum=0.1

Reward Calculation

Block Reward Schedule

Optimization Tips

CPU Mining

• Use all available cores: --threads $(nproc)
• Monitor temperature: Keep below 80°C
• Use fast storage for cache
• Disable power saving features

GPU Mining

• Update GPU drivers to latest version
• Increase power limit: nvidia-smi -pm 1
• Optimize memory clock: nvidia-smi -lgc 1500
• Monitor GPU temperature: Keep below 80°C
• Use dedicated GPU for mining

Troubleshooting

Low Hash Rate

• Check GPU drivers are up to date
• Verify GPU is not throttling due to temperature
• Check pool connection is stable
• Monitor CPU usage (should be low for GPU mining)

Pool Connection Issues

• Verify pool is running: telnet pool.silverbitcoin.org 3333
• Check firewall allows outbound connections
• Verify wallet address is valid
• Check node is synced and running