Mining Software Articles

Bitcoin Core process isolation guide for dedicated users, data and configuration permissions, RPC-client groups, service managers and safe backups.

Bitcoin Core RPC Cookie Authentication made simple. See what the feature does, where its limits sit and which checks node or wallet operators should make.

Bitcoin Core REST Interface made simple. See what the feature does, where its limits sit and which checks node or wallet operators should make.

Bitcoin Core 0.12.0 release guide covering libsecp256k1, mempool limits, opt-in RBF, RPC cookies, pruning wallets and downgrade planning.

Stratum V1 explained for ASIC operators: follow subscriptions, authorisation, mining jobs, share difficulty, extranonce handling and pool control.

Learn how original Stratum mining protocol works, what it changes for miners, the money and safety risks, and the checks to make before using it.

BIP 31 Pong Message made simple. See what the proposal changes, its current status and what it means for Bitcoin users and operators.

Learn how getblocktemplate transaction dependencies works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Bitcoin node can support SHA-256 miners.

Getblocktemplate required rules made simple. See the main facts, costs, risks and practical checks before you make a decision.

Learn how getblocktemplate long polling works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Bitcoin node can support SHA-256 miners.