﻿Bitcoboost â€“ Node + CPU Miner (Windows 64 bit)
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1. Installation
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1) Extract the folder "Bitcoboost-Miner-Win64" to any location
   (for example: C:\Bitcoboost\Bitcoboost-Miner-Win64\).

2) Copy the sample configuration file:

   Bitcoboost-Miner-Win64\bitcoboost.conf.example

   to:

   %APPDATA%\Bitcoboost\bitcoboost.conf

   (create the Bitcoboost folder if it does not exist).

3) (Optional) Edit rpcuser / rpcpassword in bitcoboost.conf
   and choose stronger values.

2. Starting the node
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1) Double-click:

   start_node.bat

2) Keep the node window open to stay connected to the network.

3. Creating wallet and address (CLI)
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With the node running, open a Command Prompt in the folder
"Bitcoboost-Miner-Win64" and run:

- Create a wallet (once):
    bitcoin-cli.exe createwallet "bbwallet"

- Get a new receiving address:
    bitcoin-cli.exe -rpcwallet="bbwallet" getnewaddress

Copy the returned address: it will be used for mining.

4. CPU mining
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1) With the node active and your address ready, double-click:

   start_mining_cpu.bat

2) When prompted, paste the Bitcoboost address where you want to receive rewards.

3) The script will loop the mining command.
   To stop it, press CTRL+C in the command window.

5. Notes
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- Keep your wallet backup safe.
- Never share your private keys.
- Check for updates regularly on https://bitcoboost.com.
