🖥️ Windows Mining Guide

Welcome to PAVCoin Mining & Staking! This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start mining PAV coins on your Windows computer. PAVCoin uses a hybrid POS/POW consensus, meaning you can earn rewards through both mining and staking.
🚀 NEW: Automated Installation Available!
For beginners, we now offer a one-click automated installer that handles everything automatically. View the automated tutorial here.

📋 Prerequisites

System Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11 64-bit
RAM 4 GB 8 GB or more
Storage 50 GB free space 100 GB+ SSD
CPU/GPU DirectX 11 compatible NVIDIA GTX 1060+ / AMD RX 580+
Internet Stable broadband connection High-speed unlimited data
Network Ports P2P: 24206, RPC: 24205 Configure firewall if needed
⚠️ Important: Mining can be resource-intensive and may increase your electricity bills. Ensure your computer has adequate cooling and your power supply can handle the load.

🔧 Step 1: Download Required Software

1 Download PAVCoin Wallet

PAVCoin Windows GUI Wallet

Download the official PAVCoin wallet to store your mined PAV coins

Download pavcoin-qt-windows.zip
2 Download Mining Tools

PAVCoin Mining Batch File

Pre-configured mining script for easy setup

Download miner.bat Download pavcoin.conf

💾 Step 2: Install PAVCoin Wallet

1 Extract and Install Wallet
  1. Extract pavcoin-qt-windows.zip to a folder (e.g., C:\PAVCoin\)
  2. Right-click on pavcoin-qt.exe and select "Run as administrator"
  3. Allow the wallet through Windows Firewall when prompted
  4. Wait for the blockchain to sync (this may take several hours)
2 Create Your Wallet
  1. Click "Create New Wallet" in the wallet interface
  2. Set a strong password (use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols)
  3. Write down your recovery seed phrase and store it safely
  4. Copy your PAV wallet address (you'll need this for mining)
💡 Pro Tip: Your wallet address looks like this: PAV1a2b3c4d5e6f7g8h9i0j1k2l3m4n5o6p7q8r9s0

⛏️ Step 3: Set Up Mining Software

1 Set Up Mining Files
  1. Download miner.bat and save it to your desktop or mining folder
  2. Download pavcoin.conf configuration file
  3. Right-click on miner.bat and select "Edit" to configure your mining settings
  4. Place pavcoin.conf in your PAVCoin wallet data directory
2 Configure Mining Settings

Edit the miner.bat file to include your wallet address:

@echo off
echo Starting PAVCoin Mining...
pause
REM Replace YOUR_PAV_ADDRESS with your actual wallet address
cpuminer-x64.exe -a scrypt -o stratum+tcp://pool.pavchain.com:3333 -u YOUR_PAV_ADDRESS -p x
pause

Replace YOUR_PAV_ADDRESS with your actual PAVCoin wallet address.

🚀 Step 4: Start Mining

1 Launch the Miner
  1. Double-click miner.bat to start mining
  2. The command prompt will open showing mining statistics
  3. Wait for connection to the mining pool
  4. You should see "Accepted" shares and hash rate information
✅ Success! If you see "Accepted" shares and hash rate numbers (like "15.2 kH/s"), you're successfully mining PAV coins!

Mining Command Examples

Basic CPU Mining (edit miner.bat):

cpuminer-x64.exe -a scrypt -o stratum+tcp://pool.pavchain.com:3333 -u YOUR_PAV_ADDRESS -p x

With specific thread count:

cpuminer-x64.exe -a scrypt -o stratum+tcp://pool.pavchain.com:3333 -u YOUR_PAV_ADDRESS -p x -t 4

📊 Monitoring Your Mining

Mining Statistics

Metric Description Good Range
Hash Rate Mining speed (kH/s) Higher is better
Accepted Shares Valid work submitted 95%+ acceptance rate
CPU Temperature Processor temperature Below 70°C
Power Usage Electricity consumption Monitor via Task Manager

Pool Statistics

Visit pool.pavchain.com to check:

💎 Alternative: Staking PAVCoin

PAVCoin also supports Proof-of-Stake (POS), which allows you to earn rewards by simply holding PAVCoin in your wallet:

1 Set Up Staking
  1. Install and sync the PAVCoin wallet
  2. Transfer PAVCoin to your wallet
  3. Encrypt your wallet with a strong password
  4. Unlock wallet for staking: walletpassphrase "password" 999999999 true
  5. Keep your wallet online 24/7
💡 Staking Benefits:
  • Low energy consumption (no mining hardware needed)
  • Passive income from your PAVCoin holdings
  • Help secure the network
  • No pool fees

💰 Profitability Calculator

Before you start mining, calculate your potential profits:

Formula:
Daily PAV = (Your Hash Rate / Network Hash Rate) × Daily Block Rewards
Daily Profit = (Daily PAV × PAV Price) - (Daily Electricity Cost)

Example Calculation

🔧 Optimization Tips

Increase Hash Rate

1 CPU Optimization
  • Set mining threads to your CPU core count (use -t parameter)
  • Close unnecessary background applications
  • Set CPU priority to "High" in Task Manager
  • Ensure adequate CPU cooling
2 System Settings
  • Set Windows to "High Performance" power plan
  • Disable CPU power management in BIOS
  • Close antivirus real-time scanning temporarily
  • Use a wired internet connection for stability

Reduce Electricity Costs

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Miner.bat won't start
  • Run as administrator
  • Add exception in antivirus software for cpuminer
  • Check if mining pool port 3333 is accessible
  • Verify wallet address is correct in miner.bat
  • Ensure firewall allows PAVCoin ports (P2P: 24206, RPC: 24205)
Issue: Low hash rate
  • Increase thread count in miner.bat (-t parameter)
  • Check CPU temperature (may be throttling)
  • Close other CPU-intensive applications
  • Set Windows power plan to High Performance
Issue: High rejected shares
  • Check internet connection stability
  • Try a different mining pool if available
  • Verify wallet address is correct
  • Update to latest cpuminer version

🔐 Security Best Practices

📞 Getting Help

Need assistance? Here's where to get help:

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