How to configure lolMiner for dual mining Nexa + Zil? (Efficiency)

Prerequisites for Dual Mining Setup

1. A stable Windows or Linux operating system with kernel support for OpenCL and CUDA drivers.

2. NVIDIA or AMD GPU meeting minimum compute capability requirements—NVIDIA GTX 1060+ or AMD RX 570+ recommended.

3. Active internet connection with low-latency access to k1pool’s mining endpoints.

4. Valid Kr_WALLET identifier obtained after registration on k1pool, mandatory for all payout tracking.

5. Sufficient disk space for blockchain data if running a full Nexa node alongside mining operations.

Software Installation Sequence

1. Download the latest lolMiner release compatible with ZIL/NEXA dual algorithm support from the official k1pool miners page.

2. Extract the archive using password k1pool as specified in documentation.

3. Install required Visual C++ redistributables and GPU driver updates before launching any miner binary.

4. Place the extracted lolMiner folder inside a dedicated directory path without Unicode or special characters—e.g., C:\miner\lolminerv2.21.

5. Confirm successful GPU enumeration by executing lolMiner.exe --list_devices in command prompt.

Batch File Configuration Details

1. Create a new text file named start_dual.bat inside the lolMiner root directory.

2. Insert the following line: lolMiner.exe --algo NEXA+ZIL --pool k1pool.org:3333 --user Kr_WALLET --rigName Rig01 --watchdog 1.

3. Replace Kr_WALLET with your actual wallet ID registered at k1pool—no prefix, no suffix, case-sensitive.

4. Adjust Rig01 to a unique alphanumeric string under 32 characters, using only letters, digits, hyphens, or underscores.

5. Save the file and execute it as administrator to initiate real-time hash submission and share validation.

Hardware Optimization Parameters

1. For AMD cards, apply core clock offset of -100 MHz and memory clock boost of +800 MHz via Radeon Software or MSI Afterburner.

2. For NVIDIA GPUs, lock power limit to 75% and set temperature target to 72°C to sustain long-term stability during dual workload cycles.

3. Disable background applications consuming VRAM—including web browsers with WebGL enabled and Discord overlays.

4. Monitor GPU utilization using nvidia-smi or rocm-smi; ideal range is 92–97% for both compute and memory bandwidth.

5. Log output files should be redirected to a separate SSD partition to avoid I/O bottlenecks during high-frequency stratum communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why does lolMiner show “No suitable devices found” even after driver installation?Ensure GPU drivers are version 535.129 (NVIDIA) or 23.40.1 (AMD), and that integrated graphics are disabled in BIOS when discrete GPUs are present.

Q2. Can I use the same Kr_WALLET across multiple rigs simultaneously?Yes—k1pool allows concurrent connections from different hardware units sharing one Kr_WALLET, provided each rig uses a distinct --rigName parameter.

Q3. Is there a minimum hashrate threshold required for ZIL payouts?k1pool distributes ZIL rewards per valid share; no minimum threshold applies, though transaction fees may reduce micro-payouts below 0.001 ZIL.

Q4. Does dual mining impact Nexa block verification accuracy when running a full node?No—Nexa consensus layer operates independently of mining software; node validation occurs through local RPC calls unaffected by lolMiner’s stratum session.