Ethereum Classic SOLO Mining Tutorial: A Comprehensive Guide by K1Pool

Choosing the Right Mining Software for ETC

When mining Ethereum Classic (ETC) SOLO through K1Pool, you'll need compatible mining software. Here are the top recommended options:

• GMiner: Optimized for high efficiency with ETC's ETCHash algorithm
• lolMiner: Excellent for dual mining ETC+ZIL configurations
• TeamRedMiner: Best for AMD GPU setups
• BzMiner: Versatile miner with good stability

Configuration Details

Each miner requires specific configuration settings to work with K1Pool:

GMiner Configuration:
ETC etchash %WAL%.%WORKER_NAME%%URL_HOST%%URL_PORT%x

lolMiner Configuration:
ETC etchash %WAL%.%WORKER_NAME%%URL_HOST%%URL_PORT%x --ethstratum ETHV1 --enablezilcache 1

TeamRedMiner Configuration:
ETC etchash %WAL%.%WORKER_NAME%%URL%x

BzMiner Configuration:
ETC etchash %WAL%.%WORKER_NAME%%URL_HOST%%URL_PORT%x "cache_dag": "1"

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Step-by-Step Mining Setup

Step 1: Account Registration

1. Register for a K1Pool account
2. Use your unique Kr_WALLET address for all mining activities
3. Anonymous mining is not supported

Step 2: Hardware Configuration

For ASIC miners:

1. Access your ASIC control panel
2. Configure Pool 1 with: stratum+tcp://cn.etcsolo.k1pool.com:3825
3. Set worker name as: Kr_WALLET.ASIC_NAME
4. Password field: x
5. Save settings and restart

For GPU rigs:

• Use appropriate mining software from the list above
• Configure with your Kr_WALLET address

Step 3: Monitoring Your Mining Activity

• Check "My Stats" section after 5-10 minutes of mining
• Active workers appear in the overview page
• Track shares and accepted work in real-time

Step 4: Setting Up Payments

To receive ETC payouts:

1. Create an ETC wallet at supported exchanges:

   • CoinEx
   • MEXC
   • Gate.io
   • OKX
2. Add wallet address in your K1Pool account
3. Set minimum payout threshold
4. Payments process every 24 hours

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Advanced Mining Options

Miner Rentals

K1Pool supports integration with:

• MiningRigRentals.com
• NiceHash.com

Configuration for NiceHash:

• Custom pool name: K1Pool ETCSOLO
• Algorithm: DaggerHashimoto
• Stratum host: eu.etcsolo.k1pool.com
• Port: 3827
• Username: Kr_WALLET
• Password: x

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until my first payment?

Payments occur every 24 hours once your balance exceeds the minimum threshold.

What's the minimum payout for ETC?

Minimum payout thresholds vary based on network conditions. Check your K1Pool dashboard for current limits.

Why isn't my miner showing in the dashboard?

It takes 5-10 minutes after startup for miners to appear. Ensure your configuration matches our recommended settings.

Can I mine ETC anonymously?

No, K1Pool requires registered accounts for all mining activities.

What's the advantage of SOLO mining?

SOLO mining gives you complete block rewards when you find a block, rather than sharing rewards through a pool.

Troubleshooting and Support

For additional assistance:

• Join our Telegram support group
• Connect via Discord
• Check our comprehensive video tutorials

Remember: K1Pool charges a 1% fee for SOLO mining services. This helps maintain our high-performance servers and support team.

Happy Mining!