Merge-mining Junkcoin (JKC) alongside other coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Bellscoin (BELLS), Pepecoin (PEP), and Luckycoin (LKY) is a powerful way to maximize rewards while mining Litecoin (LTC).
This guide will show you how to get started using MiningRigRentals for rig rental and ViaBTC as a mining pool, but we’ll also mention other compatible mining pools in the Section #6.
Contents
1. What You’ll Need
Before you start, make sure you have:
1. An account on MiningRigRentals to rent a rig.
2. An account on ViaBTC to use their mining pool.
Note: ViaBTC does not require any wallet address, you will receive your rewards directly on your ViaBTC account. They can also be sent on your CoinEx account without any withdrawal fee. Super convenient!
You’ll have to create wallets for the rewards ONLY if you plan to send them on your personal wallets (self-custodial).
2. Register on the Platforms
1. Sign up on MiningRigRentals:
- Create an account and verify your email.
- Click on your user name at the top of the spage, click “Balance” and send funds (BTC, LTC, ETH, DOGE, or other supported cryptocurrencies) to rent a rig.
2. Sign up on ViaBTC:
- Register and log in.
- Navigate to the Pool section to get your LTC pool link.
3. Configure Your Pool on ViaBTC
1. Access Merge Mining Settings:
ViaBTC (and other mining pools) supports LTC merge-mining for multiple coins, including DOGE, JKC, BELLS, PEP, and LKY.
Note the following pool details (click here for ViaBTC detailed instructions):
- Stratum Address:
stratum+tcp://ltc.viabtc.io:3333 - Copy alternative addresses as backup pools (e.g.: stratum+tcp://ltc.viabtc.io:25)
- Username: Your ViaBTC account ID or your worker ID (e.g. If your user ID is “viabtc”, your worker name could be “viabtc.001”).
- Password: Use “x” (default for most pools).
2. Optional – Link Your Wallets:
This step is not necessary, unless you plan to get your rewards sent on personal wallets.
- Add wallet addresses for each coin under your ViaBTC account settings (click here to create a Junkcoin wallet).
- If you add your addresses, merge-mined rewards will be sent to these addresses automatically.
4. Rent a Rig on MiningRigRentals
1. Log in to MiningRigRentals:
Once logged in, navigate to the Marketplace to browse available rigs working on “Scrypt“.
2. Search for a Scrypt-compatible rig:
Example: Litecoin mining requires Scrypt rigs. Use the search filters to find rigs in your budget range.
3. Rent a rig:
Choose a rig depending on the current Litecoin network hashrate and your budget.
Note: You can check Litecoin network data on MiningPoolStats to define how powerful your rig should be, with the help of ChatGPT.
4. Configure the pool information provided by ViaBTC:
- Stratum URL: e.g.: stratum+tcp://ltc.viabtc.io:3333
- Username: Your ViaBTC username or worker ID.
- Password: x
5. Optional: you can add other pool URLs (e.g.: stratum+tcp://ltc.viabtc.io:25) as backup entries.
6. Start mining:
Once the rig is rented and configured, activate it to begin mining. After a few minutes, your rig will automatically start merge-mining JKC, DOGE, and other coins alongside LTC!
5. Monitor Your Rewards
1. ViaBTC Dashboard:
- Check your rewards for LTC, JKC, DOGE, and other coins in your ViaBTC dashboard.
- Merge-mined coins will appear under their respective tabs.
2. Withdraw Your Earnings:
Once the minimum payout threshold is reached for each coin, withdraw them to your wallets or keep accumulating them within your ViaBTC account.
6. Other Compatible Mining Pools
In addition to ViaBTC, you can also merge-mine Junkcoin using these pools:
- AntPool (antpool.com)
- F2Pool (f2pool.com)
- EMCD.io (emcd.io)
- Mining Dutch (mining-dutch.nl)
- SpiderPool (spiderpool.com)
- Binance Pool (pool.binance.com)
Each pool has its own configuration details (e.g., stratum URLs, ports). Be sure to check the pool’s documentation for specific settings!
7. How to Maximize Your Profits
- Choose the right rig: Compare rigs on MiningRigRentals for the best performance and price.
- Monitor network difficulty: Merge-mining rewards depend on network difficulty for each coin.
- Minimize fees: Pools may charge varying fees; compare rates to maximize profitability.
8. Conclusion
Merge-mining Junkcoin (JKC) alongside Litecoin and other coins like DOGE, BELLS, PEP, and LKY is a great way to maximize rewards.
By using platforms like MiningRigRentals and ViaBTC, you can set up your mining operation quickly and efficiently.
With more pools and coins supporting merge-mining, the opportunities to grow your earnings are endless.
Start mining today and secure your Junkcoins!
