How to Start Mining in the Pool

Follow these steps in your terminal to get started.

1. Install Prerequisites and Rust

Follow the instructions for your operating system.

For more detailed information, refer to the official Rust installation guide.

  1. Open a terminal window.
  2. Install the necessary dependencies:
    sudo apt install git build-essential libssl-dev pkg-config -y
  3. Install Rust:
    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Rust installation.
  5. Restart your terminal or run source $HOME/.cargo/env to update your PATH.

2. Install the Mining Client

Now that Rust is installed, you can install the Excalivator mining client using Cargo:

cargo install excalivator-client

3. Start Mining!

Once the mining client is installed, you're ready to start mining. Run the following command to start the client:

excalivator-client

4. Create Your Wallet

When you launch the excalivator-client command, you’ll be prompted to create a wallet. Choose the "Generate Keypair" option to generate your wallet keypair.

5. Sign Up for the Pool

After generating your keypair, use the "Sign Up" option to register your keypair with the pool.

6. Start Mining

Once registered, follow these steps to start mining:

  • Select the Mine option.
  • Press Enter to confirm the default pool address.
  • Select the keypair you created or choose a custom one.
  • Select the number of cores available on your machine.
  • Confirm the default 0 seconds buffer time and press Enter.

You're All Set! 🎉

You're now mining COAL and ORE with the pool! Keep an eye on your mining progress and rewards.