It’s no surprise that cryptocurrency mining
software is becoming more and more popular. Cryptocurrency mining has grown
massively in the past few years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime
soon. This can make it hard to tell which cryptocurrency mining software
options are best for you and your business, though, so let’s take a look at
some of the best options currently available. In no particular order...
1) Minergate
As of January 22, 2018, Minergate has upgraded
its software to a mobile-friendly cloud mining platform that offers instant
payouts and easy-to-use features. It has a user-friendly interface that allows
you to check your crypto balance, transfer funds between wallets, and even
exchange fiat currency for cryptocurrency. They also offer a 14% discount on
all services when you use their promo code: HXYFYQE2ZM - Expires April 25,
2018. Overall, Minergate is one of the best cryptocurrency mining software
available. (Link)
2) Nicehash
NiceHash is a simple software package that
enables you to make money by mining Bitcoins. The company provides you with
mining power and allows you to use your CPU or GPU (graphics card) to do
Bitcoin mining. You can purchase hashing power directly from NiceHash using
Bitcoin or PayPal as an anonymous user. Nicehash also makes sure that you get
paid for every share that your machine mines, even if it is not a block full of
Bitcoins. Nicehash offers more than one way to sell your digital currency:
FaucetHub, Zpool, and PPLNS pools; however, they all require more involvement
from users. In short, Nicehash takes care of everything related to
crypto-mining except for equipment and electricity costs.
3) Claymore
This mining software, developed by Claymore,
is one of our favorites. Created for Ethereum mining, Claymore now offers
Bitcoin mining as well. It automatically chooses GPUs that have optimal hash
rates and stable wattage to maximize profitability and efficiency. Claymore
includes excellent Windows management software with simple options for running
your miner from a USB drive or any other PC on your network. Because it uses
both AMD and Nvidia GPUs, you can use almost any computer to mine
cryptocurrency with Claymore; it's especially helpful if you have older
hardware lying around your house that still has some value as a crypto-miner.
4) Ethminer
Ethminer is a high-performance Ethereum GPU
mining worker. It does not have its own GUI, but instead, it can be controlled
remotely via RPC calls which makes it ideal for running on a headless server.
Installation and setup are trivial since all you need to do is download
precompiled binaries, edit one configuration file, and then run it - no
compiling required! All you need to get started is a fully synced Ethereum
node, an Ethereum wallet with sufficient funds, and an understanding of how to
send RPC commands to start/stop your miner as well as change other settings
such as core clock speed, memory clock speed, fan speed, etc. Detailed
instructions are provided in the README.txt file.
5) CudaMiner
This software allows you to mine using Nvidia
cards, but it also supports AMD cards. The software is available for both
Windows and Linux and its performance is quite impressive. CudaMiner boasts a
high hash rate of about 180 KH/s (Litecoin) and does not require a powerful
GPU. The downside is that setup can be complicated at times, as one needs to
configure CUDA Miner with their video card’s OpenCL information, which can take
some time. If you are not technically savvy or new to cryptocurrencies, then
it’s probably best to avoid CudaMiner; however, if you want to mine Litecoins
with a GPU that has Nvidia CUDA technology built into it (such as laptops),
then CudaMiner is a great option.
6) DiabloMiner
This program is popular with those who are
just getting started with Bitcoin mining. It’s simple to set up and easy to
use, but it lacks advanced features that experienced miners may need. One
option is a prepaid card you can buy at CVS or Walgreens. These have no fees
and don’t require a bank account. You purchase time on one of these cards then
use it for your online purchases when you want to avoid using a credit card.
Don’t buy more than you need as fees add up quickly and some providers charge
per transaction.
7) MXR-Stak
For most cryptocurrency miners, when it comes
to mining software, you have two main choices: NiceHash and MXR-Stak. These are
two excellent pieces of mining software that will help you mine crypto coins
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Monero. Both NiceHash and MXR-Stak offer free
versions so you can test them out before deciding which one is best for your
needs. If you're looking for a tool that will maximize your profit potential
with minimal effort on your part, check out our top 10 list below!
8) CPU Miner
This application will allow you to use your
computer’s CPU to mine for Monero. Unlike most applications, CPU miner allows
you to both mines and monitor your hash rate without running a full node. There
are lots of different miners for CPU out there, but I like Minergate’s simple
Windows app. It doesn’t need installation or any extra configuration, so it
makes a great option if you want something quick and easy. Plus, it can even
run on a laptop or tablet that has an Intel processor without additional hardware
(though faster devices will be able to perform mining operations more quickly).
This program is also open source so you can download and edit it as needed.
9) EasyMiner
EasyMiner is GUI-based and it acts as a
convenient wrapper for CGMiner and bfgminer software. It simplifies switching
individual devices (GPUs, ASICs, FPGAs) between crypto-currencies such as
Bitcoin and Litecoin. The software delivers a simple yet powerful interface for
maximum mining efficiency. On Windows, it works with every USB mining device
(Antminer, Baikal, Dragonmint T1, etc.). EasyMiner is free to use with no ads
or registration required.