karmanto/solominer

Solo Bitcoin Mining with Python and Go

This repository contains a setup for solo mining Bitcoin using a Python listener and a Go-based miner. The mining pool used is solo.ckpool.org. This guide will walk you through the setup and execution steps for the solo mining process.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Python 3.x
• Go (Golang) 1.x

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>

2. Build the Go Miner:

   go build go_solo_block.go

3. Create and Configure the Environment File:

   • Copy the example environment file:

     cp .env.example .env

   • Open .env in your favorite text editor and update the ADDRESS with your Bitcoin address and set the DIRECTORY path where you want to store log and data files. This directory setting helps avoid errors when running the miner as a cron job.

4. Run the Mining Process:

   • Start the mining process with the desired number of workers (e.g., 8 workers):

     sh go_test.sh 8

Testing Hashrate

Before you start actual mining, you can test the hashing speed by configuring the environment file.

1. Open the .env file.
2. Set the value of SHOW_HASHRATE to 1 to display the hashrate for each worker.

Additional Notes

• Logging: The Python listener logs important events and errors in the miner.log file located in the directory specified in the .env file.
• Directory Path: Ensure the directory path specified in the .env file is correct and writable. This is crucial for the smooth operation of the cron job and file handling.