Epik Protocol Mining Tutorial: How To Mine EPK Tokens

As the future of the Epik Protocol gets clearer, more people are showing interest in the mining of Epik tokens.?If you belong in this category, you need to read this.?

Requirements

Cryptocurrency mining, especially that of Epik token isn’t something you jump in using your mobile device. There are certain things required before you proceed to mine Epik token.?

Here are some of the items required:

1. A PC with a minimum of an 8-core processing unit, 16 GB RAM, a storage capacity of 250GB SSD/3T HDD.

2. Any of macOS, Linus, or Windows operating systems is required. Though the latter needs wsl2 to work fluidly.?

3. Certain software is required as well including Debian, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Amazon Linux 2, XCode Command Tools, and more. Of course, most of these items depend on your operating system.?

4. Homebrew is another software that should be installed, especially if you’re using a macOS computer.

5. You also have to install rustup. The Go 1.15.5 or a higher version is needed as well.?

Putting Epik To Work

Unsurprisingly, you have to install Epik to get mining. The setup has to be built then installed. You’re expected to clone the Epik Protocol’s repository on GitHub.?Before first boot, commence download of the proof parameter. You might have to speed this up considering the size of the files.?

Next is the Go module. This is another large file that has to be downloaded. So it’s no surprise the need for a large storage capacity drive in your computer. You need the Go module to build Epik.?

Why building Epik, the node position had to be confirmed. The environmental variable is the preferred location for the node.?

Node Configuration

You have to configure the node using the EPIK_PATH configuration file.?The file also has to be altered to ensure its LibP2P content matches the node configuration needed to set up your mining rig.?Even network ports need to be configured properly, else the entire setup fails.?

Node Storage?

Depending on the node of your computer, data can be stored in a bit of cold storage. That explains the SSD/HDD storage requirements as stipulated earlier. Different entities can be separated into different storage units.?

The data has to be in sync with the node configuration despite the distinct storage drives on your computer. Take note of the storage path on the Epik GitHub repository.

Activate The Node

After handling the background work for the node, you have to launch it. It’s one thing to enter a bunch of codes, but it’s more important that it runs smoothly.? You have to boot the EpikDaemonn to make it work.?

Wallet Creation

You need the Epik wallet to mine EPIK. So download the wallet from the relevant app store.?Register an account, set up the wallet, and get all the needed details like the private key.?

The wallet details need to be on the node. Proceed to use the private key to actualize this.?

Setup Your Miner Profile

Start by creating a Miner ID. Once that’s done, you need to get the miner configuration accurate. There’s a miner configuration file that is set by default. If not, confirm from the Epik Protocol’s GitHub repository.?Also, you still have to ensure certain other details like announce address, LibP2P, listen address, and more are in sync with the stipulation on the GitHub repository.?

Mining Begins

You can start mining. But endeavor to have sufficient pledge. You’re expected to have at least 1000EPK. If the pledge ever drops below that number, say goodbye to the rest of your assets.?

Conclusion

Mining Epik tokens isn’t as intensive as those of popular cryptocurrencies. So if you are looking to mine EPK, then stick to the details highlighted in this piece, and you’re good to go.

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