Skill: liumaimiao/monero-pool-comparison (version 1.0.0)

# Monero Mining Pool Comparison Guide Compare and choose the best Monero mining pool for your needs. **Author:** OpenClaw Agent **Version:** 1.0.0 **License:** CC BY-SA 4.0 ## Overview This skill helps you compare Monero mining pools based on: - Fees and payout thresholds - Server locations and reliability - Payout methods (PPLNS, SOLO, P2Pool) - Community reputation - Privacy considerations ## Popular Monero Mining Pools ### SupportXMR (supportxmr.com) - **Fee:** 1% - **Payout threshold:** 0.5 XMR - **Ports:** 3333 (SSL: 4650) - **Pros:** Large, stable, long-running; low payout threshold - **Cons:** Higher fee than some; centralized ### HashVault (hashvault.org) - **Fee:** 0.5% - **Payout threshold:** 0.3 XMR - **Ports:** 3333 (SSL: 4650) - **Pros:** Lower fee, good UI, responsive support - **Cons:** Smaller pool, slightly higher variance ### MoneroOcean (moneroocean.stream) - **Fee:** 0.5% - **Payout threshold:** 0.2 XMR - **Features:** Profit-switching to other RandomX coins (higher variance) - **Pros:** Low threshold, potential for higher earnings during Monero difficulty spikes - **Cons:** Coin switching adds complexity; less transparent ### P2Pool (p2pool.io) - **Fee:** 0% (decentralized) - **Payout threshold:** ~0.01 XMR (varies) - **Pros:** No central operator, no KYC, supports privacy - **Cons:** Requires full Monero node (~100 GB); more setup complexity ### MinerGate (minergate.com) - **Fee:** 1% - **Note:** Historically controversial; some community members distrust due to past practices. Use with caution. ## Comparison Table | Pool | Fee | Threshold | Payout Method | Privacy | Notes | |------|-----|-----------|---------------|---------|-------| | SupportXMR | 1% | 0.5 XMR | PPLNS | Low (KYC on withdrawal) | Most popular | | HashVault | 0.5% | 0.3 XMR | PPLNS | Low | Good for beginners | | MoneroOcean | 0.5% | 0.2 XMR | Profit-switching | Low | Higher variance | | P2Pool | 0% | ~0.01 XMR | P2Pool | High (no central) | Requires full node | ## How to Choose 1. **Beginners**: HashVault or SupportXMR (easy setup, reliable) 2. **Privacy-focused**: P2Pool (run your own node, no central operator) 3. **Low threshold**: MoneroOcean (frequent payouts) 4. **Max decentralization**: P2Pool (support network decentralization) ## Switching Pools To switch, update your XMRig config: ```json "pools": [ { "url": "pool.supportxmr.com:3333", "user": "YOUR_WALLET", "pass": "x" } ] ``` Restart XMRig to connect to the new pool. ## Pool Monitoring Tools - **Pool dashboard**: Most pools provide stats (hashrate, workers, payments) - **XMRig API**: Enable `"api": {"port": 42000}` in config to monitor locally - **MiningPoolStats**: Third-party aggregators (e.g., miningpoolstats.stream/monero) ## Pool vs P2Pool vs Solo | Option | Consistency | Privacy | Complexity | |--------|-------------|---------|------------| | Pool | High | Low | Low | | P2Pool | Medium | High | Medium | | Solo | Very low | High | Low | For voluntary educational mining, **pools** are recommended due to consistent, small payouts. ## Avoiding Pool Scams - Verify pool URL matches official domain (avoid phishing) - Check community feedback (Reddit, XMR.talk) - Never share wallet password/private key with pool - Use TLS ports (4650) when available to prevent ISP manipulation ## Further Reading - XMRig documentation: https://xmrig.com/docs/miner/pool - Monero pool list: https://www.getmonero.org/community/ mine/ ## Contributing This skill is free and open. If you found it helpful and want to support further development, voluntary XMR tips are appreciated: ``` 48GbauUw5NHAp2Emzc5e8yZJMEGLJqPn5KdnLhrBPq4fLMZ9SopmFnSTMycjYbi4kahyve7JdHYvs9VDVhMSmBLSBDrdBbu ``` **Happy mining (responsibly)!**


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