diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer.md index 69dfe9d..59d0aa1 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer.md @@ -25,10 +25,11 @@ For readability, I've split this recipe into multiple sub-recipies, which can be 1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 -3. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 -4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 -5. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: -6. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 ## Chef's Notes diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu.md index 7dcb417..102e721 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu.md @@ -151,6 +151,7 @@ Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: 1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 2. Setup your AMD (_this page_) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: 3. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 5. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md index 787e3b3..dff5f54 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md @@ -1,5 +1,55 @@ +!!! warning + This is not a complete recipe - it's a component of the [cryptominer](/recipies/cryptominer/) "_uber-recipe_", but has been split into its own page to reduce complexity. + # Exchange -* [cryptopia](https://www.cryptopia.co.nz/Register?referrer=funkypenguin) -* [Binance](https://www.binance.com/?ref=15312815) -* [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/join/5a4d1ed0ee3de40195a695c8) +You may be mining a particular coin, and want to hold onto it, in the hopes of long-term growth. In that case, stick it in a [wallet](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) and be done with it. + +You may also not care too much about the coin (you're mining for money, right?), in which case you want to "cash out" your coins into something you can spend. + +In this case, you'll want to configure your mining pool to send your coin-of-choice to an **exchange**, so that you can turn it into a **different** coin, or extract it into FIAT (_oldschool, cave-man currency_). + +## Preparation + +### Get verified at exchanges + +Most exchanges (Binance is currently a notable exception) require some sort of verification of your ID before they'll let you trade, or withdraw coins as FIAT. +So, you may as well get yourself verified in anticipation (_it can take a while during periods of increased crypto-hype_). + +Here are (_referral_) links to exchanges I've used personally: + +* [Cryptopia](https://www.cryptopia.co.nz/Register?referrer=funkypenguin) : Trades obscure altcoins that other exchanges don't, and can withdraw to USD and NZD +* [Binance](https://www.binance.com/?ref=15312815) : Doesn't require verification for small-time traders/miners +* [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/join/5a4d1ed0ee3de40195a695c8) : Beginner's exchange. Coins mined in Nicehash can be sent to coinbase with zero fees. + +### Send coins to Exchanges + +Now simply configure your mining pool (or your miner) to send your coins to your wallet's deposit address for each coin. Note that every coin has a unique wallet address. + +!!! warning + Don't try to send one coin (i.e., LTC) to a different coin's (i.e. BTC) wallet. You will **loose** your money and be **sad** 😞 + +## Withdraw coins to FIAT (cash) + +Once you have enough coins in your exchange wallet, you can "trade" them into the real-world currency of your choice. For example, if you mined 100 Ella to [Cryptopia](https://www.cryptopia.co.nz/Register?referrer=funkypenguin), you could trade it for NZDT or USDT, and withdraw it to your bank account. + +## Continue your adventure + +Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: + +1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 +2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to exchanges (_This page_) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 + + +## Chef's Notes + +### Tip your waiter (donate) 👏 + +Did you receive excellent service? Want to make your waiter happy? (_..and support development of current and future recipes!_) See the [support](/support/) page for (_free or paid)_ ways to say thank you! 👏 + +### Your comments? 💬 diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel.md index 2e25613..3589d04 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel.md @@ -89,10 +89,11 @@ Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: 1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 -3. Setup your miners with Miner Hotel] 🏨 (This page) -4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 -5. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: -6. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with Miner Hotel 🏨 (_This page_) +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 ## Chef's Notes diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2792948 --- /dev/null +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +!!! warning + This is not a complete recipe - it's a component of the [cryptominer](/recipies/cryptominer/) "_uber-recipe_", but has been split into its own page to reduce complexity. + +# Mining Pools + +You and your puny GPUs don't have a snowball's chance of mining a block on your own. Your only option is to join a mass mining conglomerate (_a mining pool_), throw in your share of the effort for a share of the reward. + +## Preparation + +### Setup accounts at mining pools + +This'll save you some frustration later... Next time you're watching a movie or doing something mindless, visit http://whattomine.com/, and take note of the 10-15 most profitable coins for your GPU type(s). + +On your [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/), identify the "_deposit address_" for each popular coin, and note them down for the next step. + +!!! note + If you're wanting to mine directly to a wallet for long-term holding, then substitute your wallet public address for this deposit address. + +Now work your way through the following list of pools, creating an account on each one you want as you go. In the case of each pool/coin, setup your "payout address" to match your change address for the coin (above). + +* [Mining Pool Hub](https://miningpoolhub.com/) (Lots of coins) +* [NiceHash](https://nicehash.com) (Ethereum, Decred) +* [suprnova](https://suprnova.cc/) - Lots of coins, but, you generally need a separate login for each pool. You _also_ need to create a worker in each pool with a common username and password, for [Minerhotel](/recipies/crytominer/minerhotel/). +* [nanopool](https://nanopool.org/) (Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, SiaCoin, ZCash, Monero, Pascal and Electroneum) +* [slushpool](https://slushpool.com/home/) (BTC and ZCash) + + +## Serving + +### Avoid fees + +As noted by IronicBadger [here](https://www.linuxserver.io/2018/01/20/how-to-build-a-cryptocurrency-mining-rig/), the name of the game is avoiding fees where possible. Here are a few tips: + +* [Mining Pool Hub](https://miningpoolhub.com/) is a popular pool for multiple coins, and it allows you (_for a fee_) to auto-exchange the coins you mine for coins that you actually _want_. +* [NiceHash](https://nicehash.com) will allow you to send your earned bitcoin (_whatever you mine, they pay you in bitcoin_) to coinbase for free. + + + +## Continue your adventure + +Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: + +1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 +2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to exchanges (_This page_) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 + + +## Chef's Notes + +### Tip your waiter (donate) 👏 + +Did you receive excellent service? Want to make your waiter happy? (_..and support development of current and future recipes!_) See the [support](/support/) page for (_free or paid)_ ways to say thank you! 👏 + +### Your comments? 💬 diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig.md index eb6e5b8..e81cab9 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig.md @@ -29,10 +29,11 @@ Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: 1. Build your mining rig 💻 (This page) 2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 -3. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 -4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 -5. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: -6. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/monitor.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/monitor.md index 1aab995..b3c3c38 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/monitor.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/monitor.md @@ -49,7 +49,9 @@ I've tried several iOS apps for monitoring my performance across various. The mo ### Track your portfolio -Now that you've got your coins happily cha-chinging into you wallets (and potentially various exchanges), you'll want to monitor the performance of your portfolio over time. +Now that you've got your coins happily cha-chinging into you [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) (_and potentially various [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/)_), you'll want to monitor the performance of your portfolio over time. + +#### Web Apps There's a detailed breakdown of porfolio-management apps [here](https://www.cryptostache.com/2017/11/10/keeping-track-cryptocurrency-portfolio-best-apps-2017/). @@ -58,8 +60,15 @@ Personally, I use: * [Altpocket](https://altpocket.io/?ref=ilVqdeWbAv) (A free web app which can auto-sync with certain exchanges and wallets) * [CoinTracking](https://cointracking.info?ref=F560640) - The top crypto-portfolio manager, by far. But it's expensive when you get to > 200 trades. You get what you pay for ;) +#### Mobile Apps + +I've found the following iOS apps to be useful in tracking my portfolio (_really more for investing than mining though, since portfolio tracking requires a manual entry for each trade_) + +* [Delta](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/delta-crypto-ico-portfolio/id1288676542?mt=8) (iOS) - Track your portfolio (losses/gains) and alert you to changes in the coins you watch +* [Bitscreener](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1240849311?mt=8) )(iOS) - Track multiple currencies on a watchlist, and quickly view news/discussion per coin + !!! note - Both of the links above are referral links. I get some goodies when you use them. + Some of the links above are referral links. I get some goodies when you use them. ## Continue your adventure @@ -67,14 +76,15 @@ Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: 1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 -3. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 -4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 -5. Monitor your empire :heartbeat: (_this page_) -6. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. Monitor your empire :heartbeat: (_this page_) +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 ## Chef's Notes -1. Ultimately I hope to move all the configuration / mining executables into docker containers, but for now, they're running on a CentOS7 host for direct access to GPUs. (Apparently it _may_ be possible to pass-thru the GPUs to docker containers, but I wanted stability first, before abstracting my hardware away from my miners) +1. Ultimately I hope to move all the configuration / mining executables into docker containers, but for now, they're running on a CentOS7 host for direct access to GPUs. (_Apparently it **may** be possible to pass-thru the GPUs to docker containers, but I wanted stability first, before abstracting my hardware away from my miners_) ### Tip your waiter (donate) 👏 diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu.md index ade917a..f4dde90 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu.md @@ -148,10 +148,11 @@ Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: 1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or Nvidia (_this page_) GPUs 🎨 -3. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 -4. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 -5. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: -6. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 ## Chef's Notes diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/profit.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/profit.md index 7210e46..0fa70d1 100644 --- a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/profit.md +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/profit.md @@ -1 +1,28 @@ # Profit! 💰 + +Well, that's it really. You're a cryptominer. Welcome to the party. + +## Your adventure has only just begun! + +To recap, you did all this: + +1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 +2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or [wallets](/recipies/cryptominer/wallet/) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. Profit! (_This page_) 💰 + + +## What next? + +Get in touch and share your experience - there's a special [discord](https://discord.gg/Y9aUhrj) channel if you're the IM type, else post a comment/thread at the [kitchen](http://discourse.geek-kitchen.funkypenguin.co.nz/) :) + +## Chef's Notes + +### Tip your waiter (donate) 👏 + +Did you receive excellent service? Want to make your waiter happy? (_..and support development of current and future recipes!_) See the [support](/support/) page for (_free or paid)_ ways to say thank you! 👏 + +### Your comments? 💬 diff --git a/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/wallet.md b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/wallet.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b77db33 --- /dev/null +++ b/manuscript/recipies/cryptominer/wallet.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +!!! warning + This is not a complete recipe - it's a component of the [cryptominer](/recipies/cryptominer/) "_uber-recipe_", but has been split into its own page to reduce complexity. + +# Wallet + +You may be mining a particular coin, and want to hold onto it, in the hopes of long-term growth. The safest place to stick that coin, therefore, is an a wallet. + +## Preparation + +### Get your wallets + +Your favorite coin probably has a link to various desktop wallets on their website. All you have to do is download the wallet to your desktop, fire it up, and then **backup your public/private key somewhere safe**. + +### Wallets I use + +I mine most of my coins to Exchanges, but I do have the following wallets: + +* [Jaxx](https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/jaxx-blockchain-wallet/id1084514516?mt=8) on my iPhone for popular coins (BTC, ETH, etc) +* Eleos wallet for [ZClassic](https://zclassic.org/) + + +## Continue your adventure + +Now, continue to the next stage of your grand mining adventure: + +1. Build your [mining rig](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig/) 💻 +2. Setup your [AMD](/recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu/) or [Nvidia](/recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu/) GPUs 🎨 +3. Sign up for [mining pools](/recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool/) :swimmer: +4. Setup your miners with [Miner Hotel](/recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel/) 🏨 +5. Send your coins to [exchanges](/recipies/cryptominer/exchange/) or wallets (_This page_) 💹 +6. [Monitor](/recipies/cryptominer/monitor/) your empire :heartbeat: +7. [Profit](/recipies/cryptominer/profit/)! 💰 + + +## Chef's Notes + +### Tip your waiter (donate) 👏 + +Did you receive excellent service? Want to make your waiter happy? (_..and support development of current and future recipes!_) See the [support](/support/) page for (_free or paid)_ ways to say thank you! 👏 + +### Your comments? 💬 diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 431fd7f..0f48820 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -52,9 +52,11 @@ pages: - Mining Rig: recipies/cryptominer/mining-rig.md - AMD GPU: recipies/cryptominer/amd-gpu.md - NVidia GPU: recipies/cryptominer/nvidia-gpu.md + - Mining Pools : recipies/cryptominer/mining-pool.md + - Wallets : recipies/cryptominer/wallet.md + - Exchanges: recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md - Minerhotel: recipies/cryptominer/minerhotel.md - Monitoring: recipies/cryptominer/monitor.md - - Exchanges: recipies/cryptominer/exchange.md - Profit!: recipies/cryptominer/profit.md - Menu: - Ghost: recipies/ghost.md