Linked Questions
25 questions linked to/from How can I start mining Bitcoin?
-3
votes
2
answers
195
views
Is it important to buy Bitcion hardware to start mining? [duplicate]
I have just learnt about Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. Is it really important to buy Bitcoin mining hardware like BFGMiner to earn Bitcoins ? Can't we just download the software and join a pool?
- 73k
-1
votes
1
answer
170
views
Please help, stuck at static 24Mhash/s? [duplicate]
I'm fairly new to mining bitcoin, but I have read that using GPU can help improve performance. I currently am using GUIMiner (latest version) running on an OpenCL back-end but when I choose to use my ...
- 73k
2
votes
1
answer
6k
views
External GPU for mining [closed]
Of course, there are lots of ASICs out there with exponentially more hashing power. But I'm not yet ready to invest and dedicate to one coin. Is there a mining solution in which one can set up an ...
- 73k
1
vote
1
answer
4k
views
How do I get started mining bitcoin with a GPU? [duplicate]
I'm totally new to this, but love this idea!
I want to help, (and generate coin), and have only installed Bitcoin-Qt version 0.8.1
It ran, synchronized; I encrypted my wallet.
But now what? Will ...
- 73k
3
votes
2
answers
852
views
What is required to generate a block? [duplicate]
I've read a little about BitCoins and think the idea is very interesting. I was wondering what is required to generate a block? I assume there is some software you need. Do I also need an account ...
CommunityBot
- 1
16
votes
1
answer
3k
views
What is a Mining Pool, what is it good for?
What advantages / disadvantages does it offer over solo mining?
- 73k
43
votes
8
answers
38k
views
Is CPU mining even worth it? [duplicate]
I would like to start mining, but my GPU isn't the greatest and I don't really want to spend the money on a dedicated rig. Is mining from my CPU (in a Linux environment) still worth it? Or will I not ...
CommunityBot
- 1
18
votes
3
answers
35k
views
What is a good mining pool/payout model for infrequent mining?
I usually mine only, when I do stuff using my PC so it is on anyway. So far I used Slushs Pool but they have a score based reward system, which seem to punish casual mining. If a long round ends >15 ...
- 73k
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How do you setup your own Bitcoin / Litecoin / Primecoin / Altcoin pool? Whats a good tutorial?
I was wondering how would one setup their own pool for one of the alt coins. Is there a good tutorial link on how to setup your own pool? I'm mainly looking to setup a datacoin pool but was wondering ...
CommunityBot
- 1
-2
votes
2
answers
320
views
How to start mining Bitcoin [duplicate]
I have a strong GPU, CPU, and enough RAM to choke a goat. I have installed BitCoin Core 64, and my wallet is (finally) synced. What do I do to start mining. Do I just leave the program running or do I ...
- 1,679