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  • Step 1: Download and Install XMRig
  • Step 2: Configure XMRig
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Guide to Mine BTQ with XMRig

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and running XMRig to mine BTQ on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.

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Step 1: Download and Install XMRig

Windows

  1. Visit the official XMRig website: .

  2. Download the Windows version of XMRig.

  3. Extract the downloaded file into a convenient folder.

macOS

  1. Visit the official XMRig website: .

  2. Download the macOS version of XMRig.

  3. Extract the downloaded file into a convenient folder.

Ubuntu

  1. Open Terminal and run the following commands to update and install necessary packages:

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install git build-essential cmake libuv1-dev libssl-dev libhwloc-dev
  2. Clone the XMRig repository from GitHub and build the project:

    git clone https://github.com/xmrig/xmrig.git
    cd xmrig
    mkdir build
    cd build
    cmake ..
    make

Step 2: Configure XMRig

Windows

  1. Open the folder where XMRig was extracted.

  2. Create a new file named start_mining.bat.

  3. Open the file with Notepad and paste the following configuration:

    xmrig --donate-level 5 -o ip:port -u Address -p SiliconValleyUM --coin BTQ -a cn/1
  4. Save the file and close Notepad.

macOS and Ubuntu

  1. Open a Text Editor and create a new file named start_mining.sh.

  2. Paste the following configuration into the file:

    ./xmrig --donate-level 5 -o ip:port -u Address -p SiliconValleyUM --coin BTQ -a cn/1
  3. Save the file and close the Text Editor.

  4. Open Terminal and navigate to the folder containing start_mining.sh.

  5. Run the following command to make the script executable:

    chmod +x start_mining.sh

BTQ Mining Pools

Below are the links to the Bitcoin Quantum (BTQ) mining pools:

You can join any of these pools to combine computational power and share BTQ rewards efficiently.

Step 3: Run XMRig

Windows

  1. Double-click on the start_mining.bat file to start mining.

macOS and Ubuntu

  1. Open Terminal.

  2. Navigate to the folder containing start_mining.sh using the command:

    cd /path/to/your/folder
  3. Run the script using the command:

    ./start_mining.sh

Parameters Explained

  • --donate-level 5: Donation level to the developer (5%).

  • -o ip:port: The address and port of the mining pool.

  • -u Address: Your BTQ wallet address to receive mined coins.

  • -p SiliconValleyUM: Worker name or pool password (depending on pool configuration).

  • --coin BTQ: The coin you want to mine (BTQ - Bitcoin Quantum).

  • -a cn/1: The algorithm used for mining (cn/1 - CryptoNight variant 1).

Notes

  • Ensure you have all necessary drivers installed for your CPU/GPU.

  • Check your internet connection to ensure you can connect to the mining pool.

With these steps, you are ready to start mining BTQ with XMRig on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. Good luck!

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