# Monero Mining Guide

Mining Monero (XMR) is best done using CPUs due to its ASIC-resistant RandomX algorithm. This guide will walk you through getting started with mining Monero at home efficiently and securely.

### 1. Choose Your Hardware <a href="#id-1-choose-your-hardware" id="id-1-choose-your-hardware"></a>

* Use a high-performance CPU such as AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Intel i9-13900K for the best performance and energy efficiency.
* GPUs can also be used but are generally less efficient than CPUs for Monero mining.

### 2. Set Up a Monero Wallet <a href="#id-2-set-up-a-monero-wallet" id="id-2-set-up-a-monero-wallet"></a>

* Download an official Monero wallet to receive mining payouts.
* Recommended wallets:
  * **Monero GUI Wallet:** Official full node wallet\
    <https://www.getmonero.org/downloads/>
  * **MyMonero:** Lightweight wallet
  * **Monerujo:** Android mobile wallet
* Securely generate and back up your wallet address.

### 3. Download Mining Software <a href="#id-3-download-mining-software" id="id-3-download-mining-software"></a>

* Use trusted, open-source mining software optimized for RandomX:
  * **XMRig:** Most popular and efficient CPU miner, supports Windows, Linux, macOS\
    <https://xmrig.com/> (Official site and GitHub for verified releases)
  * **SRBMiner:** CPU miner for RandomX\
    <https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi>
  * **Gupax:** GUI miner with P2Pool integration (easy to use)\
    <https://gupax.io/>
  * **MineCore:** <https://www.minecore.live/>
* Optionally, the Monero GUI wallet has a built-in solo miner for beginners.

### 4. Join a Mining Pool (Recommended) <a href="#id-4-join-a-mining-pool-recommended" id="id-4-join-a-mining-pool-recommended"></a>

* Pool mining provides steady payouts:
  * **MineXMR:** <https://minexmr.com/>
  * **SupportXMR:** <https://supportxmr.com/>
  * **P2Pool:** Decentralized pool with increased privacy\
    <https://github.com/SChernykh/p2pool>
* Create an account or register your wallet address on the pool.

### 5. Configure the Miner <a href="#id-5-configure-the-miner" id="id-5-configure-the-miner"></a>

* Edit the miner configuration file or use the GUI:
  * Enter your Monero wallet address.
  * Set the mining pool URL and port.
  * Adjust CPU thread usage for optimal performance.
  * Enable large/huge pages if your OS permits for better efficiency.
* Save changes before starting the miner.

### 6. Start Mining and Monitor <a href="#id-6-start-mining-and-monitor" id="id-6-start-mining-and-monitor"></a>

* Run the mining software.
* Monitor your hashrate, CPU temperature, and power consumption.
* Track your mining progress and payouts via the mining pool dashboard or wallet.
* Adjust settings and optimize cooling as necessary to maximize profitability.

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### Useful Resources

1. <https://minexmr.com/miningguide>
2. <https://stealthex.io/blog/monero-mining-the-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-mine-monero-xmr/>
3. <https://www.btcc.com/en-CA/academy/crypto-basics/monero-mining-guide-a-complete-guide-in-2025>
4. <https://godex.io/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-on-how-to-mine-monero-cryptocurrency>
5. <https://github.com/etica/randomx-documentation>
6. <https://99bitcoins.com/guides-and-tutorials/monero-mining/>
7. <https://www.reddit.com/r/MoneroMining/comments/1l6vuzg/a_simple_securityfocused_guide_to_mining_monero/>
8. <https://www.coincashew.com/coins/overview-xmr/guide-or-how-to-run-a-full-node>
9. <https://www.getmonero.org/resources/developer-guides/>
10. <https://www.getmonero.org/get-started/mining/>
11. <https://exolix.com/blog/how-to-mine-monero-xmr-in-2025>
12. <https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/monero/calculator>
13. <https://atomicwallet.io/academy/articles/monero-mining>
14. <https://blog.monerica.com/articles/best-monero-mining-software>


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