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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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