From bc0a35a55b585330b432696455fc0924e28e3b4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hiroji Kiyotake <38101080+wowario@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:52:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated How to mine Wownero (markdown) --- How-to-mine-Wownero.md | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/How-to-mine-Wownero.md b/How-to-mine-Wownero.md index 2df8c8b..a40883a 100644 --- a/How-to-mine-Wownero.md +++ b/How-to-mine-Wownero.md @@ -17,8 +17,16 @@ To solo mine, follow these directions: 10. To exit Wownero, type `save` and `exit` and then `exit` again to close window. # Linux - -TODO +1. Download `wownero_Linux_v0.6.1.0.tar.bz2` archive file from [release page](https://github.com/wownero/wownero/releases/latest) and [untar files](https://www.howtogeek.com/50093/unzip-bunzip2-and-untar-those-tar-gz-or-tar-bz2-files-in-one-step/). +2. Open [Terminal](https://www.howtogeek.com/140679/beginner-geek-how-to-start-using-the-linux-terminal/) and [change directory](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal#File_.26_Directory_Commands) to location of untared files. +3. Run `./wownerod`and wait a few minutes until there is **SYNCHRONIZED OK** message. +4. Open new tab with `Shift + Ctrl + t`, run `./wownero-wallet-cli`, name your new wallet, enter a password, select a language, write down and save the 25-word [Mnemonic Seed](https://web.getmonero.org/resources/moneropedia/mnemonicseed.html) somewhere safe. +5. To enable background mining while computer is idle and not on battery, type `yes`. +6. Copy your wallet's address, type `exit` and `exit` to close tab. +7. To start mining, in `wownerod`, type and paste `start_mining YOUR_ADDRESS 2`. The number "2" is for two threads and the value could be increased or decreased depending on the number of cores in your CPU. +8. To see mining hash rate, type `status`. This will show you height, mining, and network information. +9. To stop mining, enter command `stop_mining`. +10. To exit Wownero, type `save` and `exit` and then `exit` again to close terminal. # MacOS