Quickstart guide to mining ETC with EMCD
Enter your device’s IP address in your browser’s address bar while connected to the same network as your hardware. (More details in 'How to log into an ASIC.')
In your device’s settings, specify:
Worker name in the format
<login>.<worker_name>Example:
emcdlogin.worker01For multiple workers, see 'How to name multiple workers.'
Stratum URLs:
stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.network:7878— Russiastratum+tcp://eu.emcd.network:7878— Europestratum+tcp://kz.emcd.network:7878— Kazakhstanstratum+tcp://cn.emcd.network:7878— Chinastratum+tcp://us.emcd.network:7878— AmericaFull guide: 'How to set up ETC mining hardware.'
How to choose hardware for mining ETC (Ethereum Classic)?
To mine Ethereum Classic (ETC), choose hardware that supports the Ethash algorithm, which underlies this cryptocurrency’s protocol.
Mining ETC on a regular CPU or phone is no longer feasible — such devices are ineffective for this coin
The most effective solutions for mining ETC are:
GPUs (video cards) that support the Ethash algorithm
GPU-based rigs and workers
ASIC devices optimized for Ethash, such as:
Jasminer X4 / X16
iPollo V / E series
The profitability of a particular model depends on:
Hashrate — the computing power of the hardware
Power consumption
Electricity costs in your region
The current market price of ETC, which may fluctuate and affect mining efficiency
Choose equipment with the best balance between hashrate and power consumption to maximize profitability. Also, select a hosting location with competitive kWh pricing, as electricity costs directly affect your mining profits.
Join our Telegram community to find the most cost-effective hardware options.
Step-by-step: How to start mining ETC with EMCD?
Email — enter your email address, which will be linked to your account. You’ll receive notifications there, for example, about the status of your devices. You can also use it to recover access if you forget your account password.
Password — create your secret combination to log into your account. Choose a strong password that includes not only letters but also numbers and special characters.
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You can also sign up with Google, Apple, or Telegram.
After creating your account, you’ll receive an email from us — open it and confirm your email address.
If you don’t see the email, check your 'Spam' and 'Promotions' folders.
How to set up ETC mining hardware using an ASIC miner?
You can find the instructions for GPU mining in the section 'How to set up ETC mining hardware using a GPU/video card.'
1. How to log into an ASIC?
To access your ASIC settings, enter its IP address into your browser’s address bar while connected to the same network as the device.
How to find the IP using IP Scanner?
Go to the IP Scanner website, download, and install the application.
Enter the required IP address range using the 'IP' button in the toolbar.
Click 'Scan.' Once the scanning is complete, you’ll get a list of devices in the network.
Find your miner in the list, copy its IP address, and paste it into the address bar of any browser.
2. How to configure a connection to the EMCD pool?
After logging into the device, go to the connection settings section. In the screenshot below, this is 'Configuration' → 'Pool Settings'. On your device, it might be located in a differently named section, such as 'Miner' or 'Configuration.'
2.1. Which stratum URLs to use for connecting to EMCD?
In the Address/URL field, enter the stratum URLs for connecting to the pool.
Make sure to fill in all three addresses, choosing the ones closest to you (as shown in the screenshot above)
Only the first address will be used for mining. The other two will be used automatically if there are issues with the primary one.
Stratum list by region:
stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.network:7878— Russiastratum+tcp://eu.emcd.network:7878— Europestratum+tcp://kz.emcd.network:7878— Kazakhstanstratum+tcp://cn.emcd.network:7878— Chinastratum+tcp://us.emcd.network:7878— America
2.2. How to name a worker? How to name multiple workers?
In the 'Worker' field, create and enter your device name in the format login.worker.
The dot is a required part of the name.
Before the dot, instead of
login, use your EMCD username. You can find it in the browser version of the website under the 'Profile' section, or in the app by tapping the letter E at the bottom of the main screen.
After the dot, instead of
worker, enter the name you want to use for identifying your device in your account dashboard. If you have multiple devices, use different names after the dot so they appear separately in your dashboard. For example:emcdlogin.worker01oremcdlogin.miner_M50.
Do not use the following characters in a worker name: @&₽\|«»"!
2.3. Do I need to fill in the password field when configuring the device?
You can leave the 'Password' field empty.
2.4. Do I need to restart the device after configuration?
After saving the settings, it’s best to restart the device — for some models, this is required for proper operation. If the settings are correct, the device will appear in the Mining section within 20 minutes.
At first, your worker will be listed under 'unstable workers' because, during the first hour after connecting, the device is syncing with the pool. After that, it will appear in the 'active' list
3. How to set up ETC mining hardware using a GPU/video card?
1. Download one of the miners:
* T-rex (Nvidia) is recommended for Ethash
* TeamRedMiner (AMD) is recommended for Ethash
* Phoenix (Nvidia + AMD)
* Claymore (Nvidia + AMD)
* Nbminer (Nvidia)
After downloading, extract the contents of the archive into any separate folder.
2. Download the .bat file, edit it, and place it in the folder with the miner:
* Download For T-rex
Example of a T-rex bat file:
t-rex.exe --url stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878 --algo etchash --pass x --user IcY.worker
Where "stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878" is the stratum of the nearest country. See the list of stratums here
Where "IcY" is your username on the pool, replace it with your name
* Download For TeamRedMiner
Example of the Teamredminer bat file:
teamredminer.exe --algo=etchash --url=stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878 --user=IcY.worker
Where "stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878" is the stratum of the nearest country. See the list of stratums here
Where "IcY" is your username on the pool, replace it with your name
* Download For Phoenix
Example of a Phoenix bat file:
PhoenixMiner.exe -epool stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878 -ewal IcY -pass x -worker worker -coin etc
Where "stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878" is the stratum of the nearest country. See the list of stratums here
Where "IcY" is your username on the pool, replace it with your name
* Download For Nbminer
Example of the Nbminer bat file:
nbminer.exe --url stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878 --user IcY.worker --algo etchash
Where "stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.io:7878" is the stratum of the nearest country. See the list of stratums here
Where "IcY" is your username on the pool, replace it with your name
List of stratums for Ethereum Classic (ETC)
stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.network:7878— Russiastratum+tcp://eu.emcd.network:7878— Europestratum+tcp://kz.emcd.network:7878— Kazakhstanstratum+tcp://cn.emcd.network:7878— Chinastratum+tcp://us.emcd.network:7878— America
Setting up for HiveOS
Downloading the completed flight sheet
The HiveOS system allows users to share ready-made flight sheets. This is done through the export/import of flight sheets. This makes it possible for an inexperienced user not to bother with the configuration.
To upload a ready-made flight sheet for Hive
Then (1) select ETC in the upper-left corner and (2) click on the "Connect" button
In the window (1) select the GPU Graphics Cards tab, then (2) choose the HiveOS operating system, then (3) select the miner and (4) click Download .json file
Go to HiveOS, then (1) click on the Flight Sheets, (2) click on "File" and select the file that you downloaded before, and (3) click "Create a flight sheet".
Check your statistics here
At first, your worker will be listed under 'unstable workers' because, during the first hour after connecting, the device is syncing with the pool. After that, it will appear in the 'active' list
How to set up mining payouts on EMCD?
Payouts to an EMCD wallet are made automatically. This is convenient because:
mined coins are credited instantly at the time of payout
you can exchange mined coins for stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and others
you can send coins to any external wallet
you can withdraw coins to fiat and exchange via P2P
you can transfer coins for free between EMCD accounts
How to set up payouts to an external wallet via the website?
On emcd.io, go to the Assets section and open the Mining account tab.
Find the coin you want in the list, hover over the three dots to the right of it, and select 'Payout settings.'
In the pop-up window, choose 'To external wallet,' enter the minimum withdrawal limit, and the external wallet address where you want to receive your mining payouts.
Click 'Save.'
After saving the settings, confirm the address change by clicking the link in the email you receive.
How to set up payouts to an external wallet via the mobile app?
On the app’s main screen, tap the coin icons to the right of your balance.
In the list of coins, select the one you want to set up payouts for.
Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.
Open the 'To external wallet' tab and enter the wallet address in the correct network, along with the minimum withdrawal amount.
Tap 'Save.'
After saving the settings, confirm the address change by clicking the link in the email you receive.
What determines the amount of ETC mining rewards?
For ETC, rewards under the PPLNS system are based on the actual number of blocks mined by the pool in the previous 24 hours. If the pool’s luck was low yesterday — which is normal — the next day’s profit will be lower.
On average, over a longer period (a month or more), earnings under the PPLNS system even out and remain consistent.
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