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Tri-PoW race — SHA-256 + KawPow + RandomX

After height 16800, HOBC uses Tri-PoW: SHA-256d (ASIC), KawPow (GPU), and RandomX (CPU) race for every block. There is no height-based window schedule, no alternating-algo windows, and no idle SHA or GPU periods — all three algos are always on.

SHA pools on ports 5555–5557, the GPU pool on 5558, and the CPU pool on 5559 accept work continuously. Watch live race hashrate on /network/.

After height 16800 every algo pays a flat 45 HOBC block reward. The live block reward panel above shows the next payout from the node.

GPU miner setup (KawPow)

Point a KawPow-capable GPU miner at the GPU pool — always on after height 16800. Use the same worker format as SHA pools: YOUR_HOBC_ADDRESS.worker1 with password x.

Most KawPow setups need about 3–4 GB VRAM.

Supported miners include lolMiner, T-Rex, and GMiner. Algorithm: KawPow (RVN-compatible).

The HobbyHash Windows wallet can bundle GPU miners if you prefer a desktop app instead of configuring a miner manually.

CPU miner setup (RandomX)

Point a RandomX CPU miner at the CPU pool on port 5559 — always on after height 16800. Worker format: YOUR_HOBC_ADDRESS.worker1 with password x.

Use the official hobc-rxminer (Windows and Linux) from the Downloads page, or another RandomX miner that supports stratum.

Password: x

Nano Miner and Small Miner Setup

The HOBC Nano Pool is the best starting point for low-hashrate SHA-256 miners that need very low share difficulty. This includes nano miner, Bitaxe-style, NerdMiner-style, USB test miner, and other small hobby mining setups that may not submit shares often on normal pool difficulty.

Use the Nano Pool URL, a real HOBC address, and a simple worker suffix. Accepted shares mean your miner is connected and submitting valid work, but HOBC pools are solo only, so payouts happen only when a worker finds a real block.

Blocks and payouts

HOBC solo pools pay block rewards to the HOBC address before the dot in your worker name when your worker finds a block. The Main Pool deducts a 1% pool fee before payout; the Nano Pool has no pool fee. Accepted shares show your miner is working, but they are not split payouts across the pool.

GPU solo blocks pay to the HOBC address before the dot in your worker name after coinbase maturity, same as SHA and CPU solo pools. After height 16800 the reward is a flat 45 HOBC for every algo — see the live block reward panel above.

Always use YOUR_HOBC_ADDRESS.worker1 or YOUR_HOBC_ADDRESS.nano1 — include a dot and worker suffix, not the HOBC address alone.

When your worker finds a solo block, the HOBC reward pays automatically to the address before the dot after the coinbase reaches 100 on-chain confirmations. The Main Pool deducts a 1% pool fee before payout; the Nano Pool has no pool fee. Until then the block may show as waiting for maturity. That is normal coinbase maturity, not a manual pool hold.

The Workers count on pool status includes every miner with recent accepted shares in the active session window, not only live stratum socket connections. That is why it can be higher than a raw connection count from pool software.

Live Mining Status

Common Beginner Questions