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MinerGate is the first pool which provides service for merged mining. This means that while mining on our pool you can mine different coins simultaneously without a decrease in hashrate for major coin.
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is minergate done for i cant log in or do anything
Is there any update on the Minergate tokens we were promised a while back? I just checked on Twitter to ask the official Minergate account about it, but it looks like the account is suspended. (the official account linked below minergate.com)
So I figured I'd ask it here. Any updates on these? I was told I would be contacted when there was an update, but it's been quite a few months now.
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A digital signature is a mathematical scheme for verifying the authenticity of digital messages or documents.
In a blockchain world, digital signatures are mainly used to provide proof that you know a private key without revealing it to a recipient. Itโs made from private key + transaction data combination, so every transaction has its own signature.
Hello Minergate, i try to mine monero with my gpu (NVIDIA 1050 TI) and when i press start mining with CPU , everything is all right, but when I do it with my GPU it freezes and says, "MinerGate not responding".
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The Minergate logs are :
[xxx] [ info] Loading miners...
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family: equihash-btg
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family: wtf
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family: delisted
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family: mimblewimble
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family:
[xxx] [ warn] Unknown hash family: CryptonightR
[xxx] [ info] Miners loaded successfully
[xxx] [ info] wsa paused
[xxx] [ info] Connecting to WS API server...
[xxx] [ info] Succesfully connected to WS API server
[xxx] [ info] WS API Logged in successfully: xxx@yyy.zzz
[xxx] [ info] wsa resumed
[xxx] [ info] Connecting to WS API server...
[xxx] [ info] Show MinerGate log
[xxx] [ info] wsa paused
What should I do
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Nodes are devices in blockchain network necessary for functioning.
Any device with IP address can be a node. Nodes is the key element of any cryptocurrency because they keep a copy of current blockchain network. Computing power of nodes is used in storing and validating transactions. It requires a lot of advanced calculating so nodes have chances to be rewarded.
Roles of these elements are not the same. There can be different tasks to maintain blockchain. Theyโre also not equal to each other and their communication depends on consensus algorithms which were explained earlier. Consensus algorithms are necessary because every node defines if a transaction is valid or not and moves it to the block. If one node defines fake transaction as respectful, other nodes will claim it as fake.
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Mining is closely associated with graphics cards and ASICs, but a central processor is forgotten sometimes.
CPU mining is a process of performing calculations using a CPU to get a profit.
Processors are better than GPUs in switching tasks. There are specific algorithms and instructions designed for CPU but as is comes for long-time calculations, it cannot stand any comparison to GPU or ASICs. Thatโs why Central Processor Units mining originally implemented to the BTC code was removed later.
Some blockchain developers try to make mining accessible for anyone without significant investments. For instance, the CryptoNight algorithm is optimized for CPU instructions that are not an easy task to implement in ASICs.
Monero, Monero Classic, AEON and Bytecoin based on CryptoNight are supported in MinerGate.
Difficult is not the same as impossible, CPU mining of these coins is becoming meaningless as time goes by. Recently, Monero announced RandomX algorithm focused on a CPU and memory, so the competition among the developers is still opened.
Thus far, CPU mining makes sense if:
Begin CPU mining with xFast 1.5: https://is.gd/8Twdek
Cryptocurrencies are widely associated with mining. But not all of them are minable.
Save our infographics to distinguish them.
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We discussed consensus algorithms just a while ago.
But what are the differences between them?
Let's compare 2 most popular.
Read in our Medium: https://is.gd/yg0N1l
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Consensus algorithm is a process to find an agreement on some data value involved in an operation.
A blockchain network consists of nodes that exchange data. Theyโre not controlled by anything so these exchanges have to be real in order to maintain a network as it was designed.
The main concern is that a node can send false data and if there are no nodes to verify it then a whole chain is under the risk of attacks. Thatโs why consensus algorithms are used.
For example, 51% attack. 51% attack means 51% of a chain is centralized and those who have access to nodes can change data. Therefore decentralization is so important.
There are a lot of algorithms such as PoW (Proof of Work) and PoS (Proof of Stake) which offer different ways to fix vulnerabilities but all of them have their own pros and cons.
Airdrop is a distribution of a cryptocurrency to many wallets for free.
Airdrops can be announced or spontaneous and designed for different purposes.
Promotion. Similar to any products, coins success depend on adoption and distribution within the community. Free coins can help to stimulate the interest.
Customer retention. Coins can be used as a reward for anything. For example, we use MinerGate Tokens to reward contributors.
Decentralization. Founders can airdrop a part of the total supply to keep a blockchain more decentralized.
Exchange. Airdrop can have some terms of participation. For example, registration, answering a survey, social media activity.
This distribution method is popular among successful coins too.
To sum up, tokens airdrop is a popular method of spreading coins in the crypto community and founders serve different ends. Most developers use this to promote a coin. You can monitor them using various services or just monitor the community. Be careful because some airdrops are fake and made by cyber-criminals to steal your funds. Never share your private keys.
The general definition of a fork is to develop a new product using a part of code from another software.
Forks in cryptocurrencies can be hard or soft. A soft fork means a new version of the software but both versions are compatible. A hard fork means old versions and the new version wonโt be compatible.
Everyone with programming skills can make a fork of any cryptocurrency (if its code is open), but the difficulty is that you need to find support in crypto community because almost all forks are less popular than original coins. For example, if no exchanges list your token then it can have no value at all. Same as any cryptocurrency, it cannot be successful without adoption in crypto community.
Why developers make forks?
Hard forks can be planned by developers and even listed in the roadmap. Reasons can be different, but most of these upgrades are implemented to improve security or usability.
Nothing is perfect so part of updates is unforeseen. It can be community requests, hacks, critical bugs and anything else that force developers to make a fork.
As stated above, any person with the required skills can change a part of an open-sourced code. The start of a new coin without any history can be defined as a hard fork too.
There are more definitions of a fork than you can expect and this will help you to understand any particular case more clear.
I was trying to open a ticket to restore my 2fa but it requires me to be logged in, and if I want to rest it is because I can't login.
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At first blush, ETC and ETH may seem the same, but they're not.
Check the comparison in our picture!
Blockchain technology is not only about mining and cryptocurrencies.
Find out how blockchain technology is already implemented in other aspects of our lives.
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Read in our Medium: https://is.gd/f1AhB2
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The second heart of your rig is a motherboard. Itโs not as important as PSU but still has some pitfalls when choosing.
Decide. Do you want to use your rig for any other purposes such as gaming? How many GPUs do you want to have?
Letโs move to parameters.
Socket. The main one. Any motherboard has a socket for particular processors. If you already have a CPU, you should definitely consider it because you wouldnโt be able to install a processor at all.
PCIe slots/lanes. Defines the number of GPUs you can use in your rig. In general, 1 card = 1 slot. PCIe slots can be split as much as possible and GPUs can be connected to almost all lanes. But if your PC is used for tasks that differ from mining, itโs highly likely that some issues will occur.
Chipset. Set of components that manages data flow. Also processor-specific, so find out if your CPU is supported. All specifications and features of chipsets can be found at manufacturers sites. As for mining rig, no need to overpay just for a better chipset.
Form-factor. ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ATX. ATX is preferred, but measure up your place, especially if run your rig in a PC case.
Price. No need in 900$ motherboard with RGB lightning, water cooling optimization, and multiple fans. Like many miners you can get the cheapest one which has all the parameters you need for your rig or PC.
But keep in mind that itโs more complicated to update your motherboard than other parts.
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Did you know we have our Discord channel?
Feel free to ask questions, leave feedback, communicate with fellow miners!
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Join us: https://is.gd/pHufpY
Power Supply is the main element of your mining rig. You need it to be reliable because if something is wrong with it, your hardware can be destroyed from current surges or any other electrical failures.
The main task for you is to calculate wattage to power your mining farm. Itโs not hard. You can find power consumption of all the components on the Internet. Just sum them to find out how many is required for your system. Notice that PSU shouldnโt be fully loaded by design, so consider ~20-30% headroom.
For example, letโs take a random PC with an NVIDIA GTX1080 GPU and a calculator.
Specs: Intel Core i5-9400, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX1080, one 5400 RPM HDD.
If we sum the consumption of all our elements, we will get around 380 watts. Add 30% and find out that 500 watt PSU will be enough for the needs of this computer. Consider more headroom if additional GPU purchase is planned.
A lot of features can be found in modern power supplies.
Parameters you should consider:
To conclude, just calculate the power you need for your PC and choose the one which offers the best parameters (especially Power, Effectiveness and Warranty) for its price. It can be really useful to read any feedback on PSUs because you will find a lot of individual experiences with particular models.
Please be informed that urgent maintenance is being implemented in our servers. During the maintenance, there might be issues with loading the website data. We are putting all our efforts to perform maintenance as quickly and effectively as possible.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
Two-Factor Authentication means that you can log in only in multiple steps. Many users have the same password for multiple resources so all accounts can be at risk in case
data leaks on a single one. Moreover, 90% of passwords can be cracked in less than six hours because of the variety of methods and technical opportunities.
The main idea of 2FA is to add security steps to eliminate unauthorized access with a valid password and username. It can be anything you know or have. For example, 12-word phrases for wallets that are pretty hard to remember not to mention hacking. The most popular decision is mobile verification because itโs simple, fast and reliable.
Your account is really safe if you use 2FA in MinerGate but you need to remember that itโs impossible to authorize without a phone. To understand clearly, near โ of incoming 2FA tickets are about forgetting/losing an authenticating device. If you face such issues, please check our FAQ and then contact our support team.
Find more information in our FAQ: https://is.gd/V60lgH
The main key of MinerGate ecosystem is you - our users. And the contribution from you is invaluable.
We reached out @.NMR who is the chat moderator on MinerGate, a crucial part of our community and the man who implemented an informative bot.
Read in MinerGate blog: https://is.gd/J4JVPf
The MinerGate team is always here to help!
Did you know that the Support team and Social Media team have different access levels to keep your data safe, so not every case can be solved on social media platforms?
Save this Table to know whom to address!
Lots of users run mining programs on their home PCs.
Is it dangerous for your PC?
This topic became very popular in 2016-2017 during the Bitcoin boom. Mining became so popular that ordinary users couldnโt find GPUs anywhere. The biggest problem was gaming graphics cards because it was nearly impossible to find GPU for gaming that is not overpriced.
The only solution was a secondary market. While Bitcoin price was high, it was hard to buy anything even there but when it fell a big part of miners began selling their GPUs. Thatโs when a thesis about PC harm appeared.
However, is it dangerous?
For anything except GPU and CPU - no, itโs not. Components are just running as usual. As for graphics cards and processors, theyโre used fully while mining. For example, in modern games or some specific software, all components are used intensively too. The only difference is that you donโt play games or render videos 24/7. The main danger is overheating. Hardware doesnโt like it at all, so buying advanced cooling systems and monitoring your temperatures is vital to keep your PC safe. The second point is that not all components designed for such intensive use (mostly because of cooling issues). For example, some GPUs from vendors have heating issues with specific electronic parts, so you need to be aware and monitor/check it.
Shortly, mining requires high-loads and if your rig is capable - its lifespan tends to be not much shorter comparably to a lifespan of your daily intensive use.
A lot of gear requires drivers to work.
A driver is a piece of software that enables hardware to work on the installed operating system. As we already told in previous posts, they are an essential part of the mining process, and GPU drivers can seriously affect your hashrate.
Do you need to update them regularly? Well, it depends on your current system configuration. Driver updates are made to fix bugs, improve security, optimize the hardware to software updates, increase performance. For example, AMD and NVIDIA drivers for new games can give a 40% performance increase, and it seems valuable.
As it comes for mining, if it is not broke, don't fix it. Manufacturers and developers know that their rig can be used for mining, so they include mining improvements in default drivers. For instance, AMD firstly released Blockchain Driver with computing mode only but added the same improvements to their common drivers so you can change working mode and use your GPU both for mining and daily tasks/gaming without reinstalling drivers.
Just try to do a small research for your particular piece of hardware, and youโll find a lot of feedback and tests. It can help you to choose a suitable version for your tasks.
Windows version preference is known to be pretty conversational among users, so letโs investigate.
Is there any difference for mining? Letโs find out.
Overall performance. Some miners say that Windows 10 improves overall performance. There are tests on the Internet that show all the differences. Results are almost the same, and improvements are in plenty of ordinary things. For example, time to wake up from hibernation/sleep, minorly higher results in synthetic tests and handling multi-threaded processes. Highly doubtful that it can considerably affect your mining.
One point that can be important for mining is drivers. Optimization is a very complicated process, so developers often try to focus on the newest and most popular software/hardware. Moreover, some features can be technically limited. For example, DirectX 12 made for Windows 10 and ported to Windows 7 only for certain games. A lot of users are concerned about drivers so it can be better to be in time with recent updates.
In conclusion, differences are minor, so if youโre satisfied with your mining rig, mining process, and hash rate, then there is no sense in experimenting with OS.
EOS.IO protocol has initially been invented by company block.one in the middle of 2017. CEO of the company, Brendan Blumer is a 32 years old entrepreneur, executive, and investor based in Hong Kong. Brendan and Daniel Larimer, CTO of company, are key people for EOS. The release date of EOS.IO is 31 January 2018.
An interesting fact is that during the initial coin offer of EOS (the native coin of EOS.IO) investors bought about 4$ billion worth tokens, so EOS ICO is the most successful ICO ever.
EOS.IO bases on a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPOS) algorithm. Block.one states that it provides higher transaction speed than competing blockchain decisions. Another introduced feature is that investors and holders can vote proportionally to the number of coins they have.
Block.one team keeps improving and introducing new ideas.
A short chronology of recent features:
2.04.19 - EOSIO Labs: free access to open source repositories to release their products.
3.04.19 - Universal Authenticator Library (UAL): tools for integrating with various authenticators via API.
9.05.19 - The Assert Manifest Security Model: layered application architecture for improving security.
21.05.19 - The EOSIO Explorer: a web-based graphical user interface to enhance interacting and monitoring EOSIO-based applications and networks in development.
29.05.19 - iOS and Chrome Extension Authenticator Reference App: blockchain authenticating tools for users.
1.06.19 - Voice: announcement of bot-free social media without data tracking and shady algorithms.
Mining is a difficult task for your PC, so itโs crucial to monitor the temperature.
We decided to help you and introduce to 3 free monitoring apps.
Try using it with our xFast miner: https://is.gd/8Twdek
HWMonitor by CPUID
- Free
- Collects all voltages, temperatures and fans speed
- Supports log files
Download link: https://is.gd/ZDjX2K
GPU-Z by TechPowerUp
- Free
- Collects data from every sensor
- Very detailed information about your hardware
Download link: https://is.gd/IyBixY
Open Hardware Monitor by Open Hardware Monitor Project
- Free
- Simple interface
- Exporting data
Download link: https://is.gd/wazGSa
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The second option is to overclock your CPU.
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There is not much sense in overclocking CPU in mining purposes, but some algorithms are designed for CPU (recent RandomX integrated to Monero) mining so you can try.
To overclock your processor you need to check that multiplier is unlocked and motherboard supports overclocking (naming depends on generation). For example, CPUs from Intel which supports overclocking have โkโ in the model (e.g., Intel i5 9600K).
You donโt need soft for overclocking CPU because everything can be performed from BIOS. BIOS settings depend on the model of your motherboard so you can find everything necessary (key combination to open BIOS) in your manual.
If you want to keep it simple and have Intel CPU, then you can enable Turbo Boost which will allow you to have +200 MHz in 1 click.
Want to go further?
To put it briefly, to overclock CPU from BIOS you need to find an optimal combination of voltage and multiplier. For better results, you can upgrade BIOS to the latest version. Some motherboards have manufacturers presets which can be used.
To overclock your PC, gradually increase your multiplier and note that almost any BIOS interface shows estimated MHz. Increase it by 100-200 MHz and run stress tests (e.g., AIDA 64) or difficult tasks like CPU mining or recent PC game. When you find that you canโt increase multiplier more without losing stability than try increasing voltage and repeat tests. NOTICE: monitor your temperatures and donโt let it go higher than 75-80ยฐ cause it can be harmful. If you increase voltage, your electricity consumption and CPU heat will grow.
Manufacturing of processors is complicated, so overclocking result varies from sample to sample. You can increase your effectiveness by purchasing a more effective cooling system, but there is no sense of doing this in mining purposes.
Download our xFast miner here https://is.gd/8Twdek and try experimenting with these settings to get more hash rate.
Disclaimer: Methods described below may be proven harmful to the graphics cards if you're not fully aware of your actions. Any action you take upon the information on this piece is strictly at your own risk.
Main principles of overclocking.
The first things you need to know before overclocking are multiplier and warranty options (depends on your manufacturer). Talking about graphics cards, almost all of them have unlocked multipliers, but you can check your model and vendor on the web. Warranty options are must-have to be checked because some manufacturers donโt allow overclocking.
To overclock anything, you need to download special software. The most popular one for GPU overclocking is a free product called Afterburner, written by MSI. It allows you to control every needed parameter just in one window.
Most important of them are: Core Voltage (mV); Power Limit (%); Temp Limit (%); Core Clock (Mhz); Memory Clock (Mhz); Fan Speed (%).
It's not recommended to randomly change anything because it can cause problems. Research better settings for your particular model of GPU manufactured by your vendor (MSI, Asus, Palit, etc.). Very basic points on how to change these parameters:
Download our xFast miner here https://is.gd/8Twdek and try experimenting with these settings to get more hash rate.