Ethereum: CGMiner configuration for processor mining
Introduction
Mining cryptocurrencies on a processor can be a fun and educational experience, especially when testing purposes are involved. Ethereum, being one of the most popular and accepted cryptocurrencies, is suitable for processor exploitation, due to its relatively low energy requirements. In this article, we will guide you through the CGMiner’s configuration process, a popular Cryptocurrency Open-Source miner to run on your processor.
Premise
Before you continue, make sure that:
- You have downloaded and compiled CGMiner from the official Github deposit: cgminer
- The binar is installed on your system.
- Your CPU has enough heat processing and dissipation (at least 100 watts) to manage the mining algorithms of Ethereum.
CGMINER configuration for CPU mining
To configure CGMiner for CPU mining, follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a new configuration file
Create a new file called ETH 矿 .Conf with the following content:
`Init
[Miners]
Default = eth
Set the path to binary
bin_patch = ./bin/cgminer-3.5.0
Set GPU options (optional)
GPU_OPTIONS = -N 1-CPUS 2--CPUS-PE-Thread 2
Set the Hash (CPU or GPU) algorithm)
hash_algorithm = cpu
This configuration file defines a single miner with an ETH node and sets the processor as a mining algorithm. If you have more GPUs to your system, you can add additional miners with different hash algorithms.
Step 2: Update CGMiner settings
Update theEthminer.Conf`file to indicate the correct location of your CGMiner:
Init
[Ethminer]
Patch = ./bin/cgminer-3.5.0
Set GPU options (optional)
GPU_OPTIONS = -N 1--CPUS 2--CPUS-PE-Thread 2
This is a common location for CGMiner binar on most Linux systems.
Step 3: Start mining with cgminer
To start mining, use the following command:
Bash
./ethminer eth 127.0.0.1:333 --- RPCURL -Meminare 10000000
Replace127.0.0.1with the IP address of your system and 3333 with the default port used by the mining node Ethereum.
Trips to troubleshoot
- If you have problems, make sure your GPU is correctly connected to the CPU via a PCIE bridge (eg, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060).
- If you use multiple GPUs, make sure the configuration file indicates each individual GPU.
- Note that Ethereum’s mining algorithms cannot be optimized for processors, so you can experience slower speeds and higher energy consumption.
Conclusion
With this guide, CGMiner should have been successfully configured for processor operation. Remember to update your configuration files regularly to ensure optimum performance and maintain your available system resources for cryptocurrency mining. Happy mining!