{"id":2339,"date":"2020-05-14T16:11:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T16:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/?p=2339"},"modified":"2020-05-14T16:11:49","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T16:11:49","slug":"how-to-choose-and-setup-a-cryptocurrency-miner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-and-setup-a-cryptocurrency-miner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose and Setup a Cryptocurrency Miner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to CoinMarketCap, there are no less than 5 429 cryptocurrencies in the world. Choosing which cryptocurrency to buy is hard, let alone choosing one for mining. You must consider mining algorithms, your hardware specs, and profitability. Let&#8217;s see how to deal with this task and which software can help you mine the most profitable coin.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2342\" data-wp-pid=\"2342\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mining-rig-in-action-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First of all, we should find the most profitable cryptocurrency. The <a href=\"https:\/\/2cryptocalc.com\/\">2CryptoCalc<\/a> calculator stores up-to-date information about profitability.  It also stores GPU hashrates. You can choose the right coin just by indicating the name and the number of GPU models. It has a user-friendly interface and can calculate profitability for solo mining.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards.png\" alt=\"2cyptocalc-rewards\" width=\"1284\" height=\"759\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2175\" data-wp-pid=\"2175\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards.png 1284w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards-800x473.png 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2cyptocalc-rewards-1200x709.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The calculator is easy to use. You should go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/2cryptocalc.com\/\">2CryptoCalc website<\/a>, indicate the number of your GPUs, and click the Calculate button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation.jpg\" alt=\"8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation\" width=\"1353\" height=\"852\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2343\" data-wp-pid=\"2343\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation-800x504.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-1080-nvidia-mining-calculation-1200x756.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk about miners \u2013 that is, software that allows you to mine a certain cryptocurrency. Each section corresponds to one miner. Inside you will find supported algorithms and the names of GPU manufacturers that work best for respective miners. If you like one of the miners, the full review is linked inside each section. There you will find more details about hashrates, the latest miner version and the official GitHub page.<\/p>\n<h2>Gminer<\/h2>\n<p>Gminer is one of the most popular miners. It&#8217;s easy to see why. The program supports both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. The miner fee for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic is just 0.65%. Gminer is multifunctional and supports a large number of algorithms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethash (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>ProgPoW (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>KAWPOW (Ravencoin and Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Ethash+Eaglesong (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Ethash+Blake2s (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Eaglesong (Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Blake2b+Sha3 (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckarood29\/Cuckaroom29 (Grin and Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckatoo31 (Grin and Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckatoo32 (Grin and Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckoo29 (Aeternity for Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightBBC (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>BFC (Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Cortex (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckaroo29s (Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Cuckarood29v (MoneroV for Nvidia)<\/li>\n<li>Blake2s(Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Eaglesong (Nervos CKB for Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 96.5 (Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash+Scrypt (Nvidia)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 125.4 (ZelCash and Nvidia only)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 144.5 (Bitcoin Gold, BitcoinZ and ZelCash for Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Beam Hash (BEAM for Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 192.7 (Nvidia and AMD)<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 210,9 (Nvidia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1905\" data-wp-pid=\"1905\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image4-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are GPU mining requirements, depending on the algorithm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cuckaroo29 \u2014 3.8 GB<\/li>\n<li>Cuckatoo31 \u2014 7.68 GB<\/li>\n<li>Cuckoo29 \u2014 3.8 GB<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 96.5 \u2014 0.75 GB<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 144.5 \u2014 1.75 GB<\/li>\n<li>Beam Hash \u2014 2.9 GB<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 192.7 \u2014 2.75 GB<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 210.9 \u2014 1 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend using Gminer to mine Grin, Beam, and Equihash 144.5. After the <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/kawpow-new-ravencoin-mining-algorithm\/\">Ravencoin hardfork<\/a> on May 6, 2020, Gminer also mines RVN on the KawPoW algorithm. Relevant hashrates, links, and other important details <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/how-to-setup-gminer-step-by-step-guide\/\">are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 2Miners pool team recommends Gminer, as it offers the fast operation, excellent hashrates, regular updates, and quality support.<\/p>\n<h2>lolMiner<\/h2>\n<p>lolMiner is a miner for multiple algorithms. It can mine such popular coins as Beam and Grin. The program is aimed at &#8220;red&#8221; graphics cards \u2013 that is, AMD. It works with Nvidia too, but there may be issues with speed and stability. Here are algorithms supported by lolMiner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equihash 96.5 \u2014 MinexCoin<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 144.5 \u2014 Bitcoin Gold, BitcoinZ, SnowGem<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 125.4 \u2014 ZelCash<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 192.7 \u2014 Zero, Genesis Network<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 210.9 \u2014 Aion<\/li>\n<li>BeamHash II \u2014 Beam<\/li>\n<li>Cuckarood 29 \u2014 Grin<\/li>\n<li>Cuckatoo 31 \u2014 Grin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is a video tutorial on how to setup Grin mining. Make sure to turn on the subtitles.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Mine Grin - GRIN Mining Pool Setup\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOa4y98exU8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can read the full miner review by clicking on <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/lolminer-step-by-step-guide\/\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>PhoenixMiner<\/h2>\n<p>PhoenixMiner mines Ethash coins on AMD and Nvidia graphics cards. It is one of the most popular miners for Ethereum. According to the developers, it&#8217;s &#8220;the fastest Ethereum\/Ethash miner with the lowest devfee.&#8221; The fee is 0.65%. Here are algorithms supported by the miner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethash \u2014 Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Pirl, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Ethash\/Ubqhash + Blake2s Dual Mining (other algorithms are not supported)<\/li>\n<li>ProgPoW \u2014 Bitcoin Interest (BCI)<\/li>\n<li>Ubqhash \u2014 Ubiq<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2Miners pool team recommends Phoenix Miner. The developers regularly work on their product, which leads to excellent mining results.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a video tutorial on how to setup Ethereum mining.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Mine Ethereum - ETH Mining Pool Setup\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uU1lTtklZRQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The full PhoenixMiner review is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/phoenixminer-step-by-step-guide-for-beginners\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>T-Rex<\/h2>\n<p>T-Rex is another popular miner that supports multiple algorithms, but it works only on Nvidia graphics cards. We recommend using it to mine Zcoin and Ravencoin. According to the developers, they want their product to be as user-friendly and fast as possible. The fee is 1%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig.jpg\" alt=\"Professional Miner\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1817\" data-wp-pid=\"1817\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-build-a-rig-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are algorithms supported by T-Rex.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MTP (Zcoin)<\/li>\n<li>KawPoW (Ravencoin)<\/li>\n<li>x16rv2<\/li>\n<li>x16rt<\/li>\n<li>x16r<\/li>\n<li>x16s<\/li>\n<li>x17<\/li>\n<li>x22i<\/li>\n<li>x25x<\/li>\n<li>x21s<\/li>\n<li>x11r<\/li>\n<li>geek<\/li>\n<li>bcd<\/li>\n<li>hmq1725<\/li>\n<li>honeycomb<\/li>\n<li>tensority<\/li>\n<li>dedal<\/li>\n<li>sha256t<\/li>\n<li>sha256q<\/li>\n<li>timetravel<\/li>\n<li>lyra2z<\/li>\n<li>bitcore<\/li>\n<li>sonoa<\/li>\n<li>renesis<\/li>\n<li>balloon<\/li>\n<li>polytimos<\/li>\n<li>skunk<\/li>\n<li>c11<\/li>\n<li>phi<\/li>\n<li>tribus<\/li>\n<li>astralhash<\/li>\n<li>jeonghash<\/li>\n<li>padihash<\/li>\n<li>pawelhash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is a video tutorial on how to setup and launch ZCoin XZC mining.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Mine Zcoin - XZC Mining Pool Setup\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_m__oi6-FkM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The full miner review is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/t-rex-miner-definitive-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Claymore\u2019s Miner<\/h2>\n<p>Claymore\u2019s Dual Ethereum Miner supports both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. The latest version is 15.0. The developers urge to upgrade to 15.0, because it supports Epoch 384. It means that miners will be able to mine Ethereum using GPUs with 4 GB of RAM. It is impossible if you use older versions. If you want to know why it is so and how to resolve the problem, read <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/my-gpu-stopped-mining-ethereum-dag-issue-workaround-2miners-tested-solutions\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Claymore\u2019s supports the following algorithms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethash \u2014 Ethereum, Ethereum Classic<\/li>\n<li>Ethash + Decred\/Siacoin\/Lbry\/Pascal\/Blake2s\/Keccak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full review <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-run-claymores-miner\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>miniZ<\/h2>\n<p>miniZ is for Equihash algorithms and Nvidia graphics cards. The developer fee is 2% \u2013 much higher than that of other miners mentioned above. Here are algorithms supported by the miner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equihash 125.4<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 144.5<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 150.5<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 150.5.3<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 192.7<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 210.9<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 96.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1849\" data-wp-pid=\"1849\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/145a-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>miniZ can mine the following cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin Gold (BTG)<\/li>\n<li>BitcoinZ (BTCZ)<\/li>\n<li>ZelCash (ZEL)<\/li>\n<li>Anonymous (ANON)<\/li>\n<li>SnowGem (XSG)<\/li>\n<li>Bithereum (BTH)<\/li>\n<li>BZEdge (BZE)<\/li>\n<li>LitecoinZ (LTZ)<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin RM (BCRM)<\/li>\n<li>SafeCoin (SAFE)<\/li>\n<li>Zero (ZER)<\/li>\n<li>Genesis (GENX)<\/li>\n<li>Vidulum (VDL)<\/li>\n<li>ZeroClassic (ZERC)<\/li>\n<li>Arrow (ARW)<\/li>\n<li>Ycash (YEC)<\/li>\n<li>Zclassic (ZCL)<\/li>\n<li>Beam (BEAM)<\/li>\n<li>Grimm (GRIMM)<\/li>\n<li>Litecash (CASH)<\/li>\n<li>Aion (AION)<\/li>\n<li>Minexcoin (MNX)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full miner review with all the relevant hashrates and links is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/miniz-miner-definitive-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>bminer<\/h2>\n<p>Bminer can mine several algorithms, including Ethash for Ethereum. It provides the best performance for Grin C32 algorithm. The miner works on Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. The fee varies between 0.65% and 2%. Here are compatible algorithms with their coins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equihash \u2014 Zcash<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 144.5\/Zhash \u2014 Bitcoin Gold, BitcoinZ<\/li>\n<li>Ethash \u2014 Ethereum, Ethereum Classic<\/li>\n<li>Grin C29, C31, C32<\/li>\n<li>Bytom BTM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full miner review is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/bminer-definitive-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-686\" data-wp-pid=\"686\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/44-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>EWBF\u2019s Cuda Equihash<\/h2>\n<p>EWBF\u2019s Cuda mines coins on Equihash\/144.5\/Zhash algorithms. The miner works on Nvidia graphics cards, aka green cards. EWBF\u2019s Cuda Equihash supports the following algorithms and coins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equihash 144.5 \u2014 Bitcoin Gold, BitcoinZ<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 210.9 \u2014 Aion<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 192.7 \u2014 Zero<\/li>\n<li>Equihash 96.5 \u2014 MinexCoin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, nobody uses EWBF\u2019s Cuda Equihash anymore, because ASIC miners mine coins on this algorithm. As a result, cryptocurrency mining on Equihash has become ineffective, and users have switched to other algorithms.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full EWBF\u2019s Cuda review <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/how-to-setup-ewbfs-cuda-equihash-miner-step-by-step-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Funakoshi 144.5 Cuda Miner<\/h2>\n<p>Funakoshi 144.5 is a miner for Nvidia graphics cards. The numbers in the name indicate the only algorithm supported by the miner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equihash 144.5 \u2014 Bitcoin Gold, BitcoinZ \u0438 Safecoin\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sadly, the miner is history now. Nobody uses it anymore.<\/p>\n<p>The full Funakoshi miner review is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/funakoshi-miner\/\">here<\/a>. There are also hashrates of popular Nvidia graphics cards in the article.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1664\" data-wp-pid=\"1664\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/137m-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>CryptoDredge<\/h2>\n<p>CryptoDredge is for Nvidia graphics cards. According to the project website, the software is \u201csimple in use and highly optimized.\u201d Sadly, the developers stopped working on the project, so there is no point in using CryptoDredge now.<\/p>\n<p>In the past the miner supported the following algorithms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allium<\/li>\n<li>Argon2d<\/li>\n<li>BCD<\/li>\n<li>bitcore<\/li>\n<li>Chukwa<\/li>\n<li>Chukwa WRKZ<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightConceal<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightFastV2<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightGPU<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightHaven<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightHeavy<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightSaber<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightTurtle<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightUPX<\/li>\n<li>CryptoNightZLS<\/li>\n<li>Cuckaroo29<\/li>\n<li>CuckooCycle<\/li>\n<li>HMQ1725<\/li>\n<li>Lyra2REv3<\/li>\n<li>Lyra2vc0ban<\/li>\n<li>Lyra2z<\/li>\n<li>Lyra2zz<\/li>\n<li>MTP<\/li>\n<li>MTP-TCR<\/li>\n<li>NeoScrypt<\/li>\n<li>Phi2<\/li>\n<li>Pipe<\/li>\n<li>Skunkhash<\/li>\n<li>Tribus<\/li>\n<li>X16R<\/li>\n<li>X16RT<\/li>\n<li>X16RV2<\/li>\n<li>X16S<\/li>\n<li>X17<\/li>\n<li>X21S<\/li>\n<li>X22i<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full CryptoDredge review is <a href=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/cryptodredge-miner-step-by-step-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1637\" data-wp-pid=\"1637\" nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/136m-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conclusion: There are many miners, but choosing the right one is possible. 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