Getting Started with Rhino Miner

Welcome! This guide will walk you through everything you need to start using Rhino Miner Coin, from creating an account to earning your first RMC.

Step 1: Create Your Monero Miner Account

Before you can start mining, you need to register at monerominer.rocks.

Registration Options

Free Plan:

• ✅ Start mining immediately
• ✅ No upfront cost
• ✅ Full browser miner access
• ❌ 10% mining fee (you get 90% of your hashrate)
• ❌ Fixed performance settings

Paid Plans:

• ✅ Lower or no mining fees
• ✅ Adjustable miner boost (throttle control)
• ✅ Priority support
• ✅ Advanced features
• 💰 Monthly subscription fee

How to Register

1. Visit monerominer.rocks
2. Click "Sign Up" or "Create Account"
3. Enter Your Information:
   • Username
   • Email address
   • Password
4. Choose Your Plan:
   • Free: No payment required, start mining immediately
   • Paid: Select a subscription tier
5. Confirm Your Email (if required)
6. You're Ready! Keep your login credentials safe

Step 2: Create a Wallet

Before you can mine or receive RMC, you need a wallet to store your coins.

Option A: Web Wallet (Recommended for Beginners)

The Rhino Miner Web Wallet is the easiest way to get started:

1. Visit wallet.rhinominer.rocks
2. Click "Create New Wallet"
3. Write down your 12-word recovery phrase (keep this SAFE and SECRET!)
4. Confirm your recovery phrase
5. Your wallet is created! Copy your RMC address

Important: Your 12-word recovery phrase is the ONLY way to recover your wallet. Never share it with anyone.

Option B: Core Wallet (Advanced Users)

For those who want to run a full node:

1. Download rhino-qt or rhinod from the GitHub releases
2. Install and run the wallet
3. Wait for the blockchain to sync
4. Click "Receive" to get your wallet address

Step 3: Choose a Mining Pool

With Rhino Miner, you'll connect to a mining pool through the browser miner interface. Here's what to look for:

What Makes a Good Pool?

• Low Fees: Most pools charge 0-2% fees
• Reliable: Check the pool's uptime and reputation
• Good Support: Responsive operators who help when needed
• Fair Payouts: Clear payout thresholds and schedules
• Close to You: Lower latency means better mining performance

Finding Pools

Check these resources to find active pools:

• Official website pool list
• Community forums and Discord
• Block explorer's pool statistics
• Ask other miners in the community

What You Need From Your Pool

When you log in to monerominer.rocks, pool information is pre-configured:

• Pool Selection: Available pools shown in dropdown menu
• Connection: Automatically configured when you select a pool
• Payout Information: Displayed in miner dashboard
• Fee Structure: Shown in your account (Free: 10% fee, Paid: varies by plan)
• Support Contact: Available at monerominer.rocks support

Step 4: Log In and Configure Browser Miner

Now let's log in and set up the browser miner to start earning RMC!

Logging In

1. Visit the Browser Miner:
   • Go to rhinocoin.app
   • This is the Rhino Miner Browser application
2. Click "Login"
3. Enter Your Credentials:
   • Username: Your monerominer.rocks username
   • Password: Your monerominer.rocks password
4. Click "Login"
5. You're In! The miner loads your settings

Account Information

Once logged in, you'll see:

• Account Type: Free or Premium badge
• Your Wallet: Selected wallet address
• Active Worker: Current worker name
• Membership Options: Links to upgrade or manage subscription

Configuration Settings

Fill in the following information:

Account-Based Settings

Wallets and Workers:

• Select your wallet from saved addresses
• Choose or create a worker name
• All stored in your account for convenience

Coin and Pool:

• Select which coin to mine (RMC - Rhino Miner Coin)
• Choose your mining pool from the dropdown
• Settings saved automatically

Performance Settings

• Threads: Number of CPU cores to use

  • Start with your CPU core count (e.g., 4 for a quad-core)
  • Reduce if your computer feels slow
  • The miner detects your CPU automatically

• Miner Boost (CPU Throttle):

  • Free Accounts: Fixed at default settings
  • Paid Accounts: Adjustable slider (0-100%)
    • 100% = Maximum mining performance
    • 75% = Good performance, cooler temps
    • 50% = Half power, balanced
    • 25% = Low power mode
  • Upgrade to Premium to unlock this feature

Starting to Mine

If Not Logged In:

• You'll see a warning banner: "Rhino Miner is in demo mode"
• Click "Login" or "Get Started" to access full features
• Demo mode has limitations

Once Logged In:

1. Click "Start Miner" (big green button)
   • Miners initialize
   • Hashrate starts appearing within seconds
2. Keep Browser Tab Open
   • Don't minimize or switch tabs frequently
   • Many browsers throttle background activity

Account Features While Mining

Statistics Dashboard:

• Shares: Total shares submitted to pool
• Confirmed Balance: RMC earned but not yet paid
• Total Paid: Lifetime RMC received
• Min Payout: Threshold to receive payment

Hashrate Chart:

• Real-time graph of your mining speed
• Toggle chart on/off to save resources
• Shows last 15 minutes of activity

Activity Log:

• Live feed of mining events
• Share submissions and results
• Connection status
• Error messages

Step 5: Monitor Your Mining

Understanding the Statistics

Hashrate: Your mining speed

• Measured in H/s (hashes per second)
• Higher is better
• Typical ranges: 100 H/s to 10,000 H/s depending on CPU

Shares:

• Submitted: Number of shares you've sent to the pool
• Accepted: Valid shares credited to your account
• Rejected: Invalid shares (a few are normal, many means a problem)

Difficulty: The current mining difficulty

• Set by the pool based on your hashrate
• Adjusts automatically for optimal share submission

Expected Time/Share: Estimated time until next share

• Usually 10-30 seconds with proper difficulty

Checking Your Earnings

In the Miner Dashboard:

• Your stats update automatically every 30 seconds
• View confirmed balance and total paid
• See shares submitted in real-time
• Track progress toward minimum payout

On Pool Website:

1. Visit your pool's stats page
2. Enter your wallet address
3. View detailed statistics and history

Step 6: Receiving Payments

Automatic Payouts

Pools automatically pay miners when they reach the minimum payout threshold:

• Typical Minimums: 1-10 RMC (varies by pool)
• Payment Schedule: Usually every 1-24 hours
• Transaction Time: Payments arrive in 2-10 minutes
• Confirmations: Consider funds secure after 6 confirmations

Tracking Payments

1. Check your pool's dashboard for payment history
2. Use the Block Explorer to verify transactions
3. Check your wallet to see received funds

Understanding Account Plans

Free Account Features

What You Get:

• ✅ Unlimited mining time
• ✅ Automatic pool stats
• ✅ Saved wallets and workers
• ✅ Real-time hashrate monitoring

Limitations:

• ❌ 10% mining fee (90% of your hashrate counts)
• ❌ Cannot adjust miner boost (throttle locked)
• ❌ Fixed performance settings

Best For: Testing, casual mining, learning

Paid Account Features

What You Get:

• ✅ Lower or 0% mining fees
• ✅ Adjustable miner boost (full throttle control)
• ✅ Keep screen awake feature
• ✅ Priority support
• ✅ Advanced statistics

Best For: Serious miners, maximizing earnings

Upgrading Your Account

1. Click "Manage Membership" in the miner
2. Select a paid plan at monerominer.rocks
3. Complete payment
4. Log out and log back in
5. Features activate immediately!

Optimization Tips

Maximizing Your Hashrate

1. Use Chrome or Edge: Best WebAssembly performance
2. Close Other Programs: Free up CPU resources
3. Keep Browser Active: Don't let the tab go to background
4. Optimal Threads: Usually = number of CPU cores
5. Ensure Cooling: Good airflow prevents thermal throttling
6. Update Browser: Latest versions have better performance
7. Consider Upgrading: Paid plans have no 10% fee deduction

Balancing Mining and Usage

For Free Accounts (Throttle Fixed):

• Adjust threads to control power
• More threads = more heat and power
• Fewer threads = cooler, more usable

For Paid Accounts (Adjustable):

• Full Power Mining (When not using computer):
  • Threads: All cores, Miner Boost: 100%
• Background Mining (While working):
  • Threads: Half cores, Miner Boost: 50-75%
• Light Mining (Just contributing):
  • Threads: 1-2 cores, Miner Boost: 25-50%

Troubleshooting

Can't Connect to Pool

Check These:

• Is the proxy URL correct?
• Is your internet connection working?
• Is the pool online? (Check their status page)
• Try a different browser

Solutions:

• Double-check the WebSocket URL (starts with ws:// or wss://)
• Disable browser extensions that might block WebSocket
• Contact pool operator for assistance

Low Hashrate

Common Causes:

• Not enough threads configured
• CPU throttle set too low
• Browser tab in background
• Other programs using CPU
• Overheating/thermal throttling

Solutions:

• Increase thread count
• Set throttle to 100%
• Keep miner tab active and visible
• Close resource-intensive programs
• Improve computer cooling

Shares Being Rejected

A Few Rejections Are Normal, but many rejections indicate problems:

Check These:

• Wallet address is correct (no typos)
• You're on the right pool
• Your internet connection is stable
• Browser is up to date

Solutions:

• Copy/paste wallet address to avoid typos
• Check pool status page
• Restart browser and reconnect
• Try a different pool to isolate the issue

Computer Running Hot or Slow

This is Normal When Mining:

• Mining uses CPU fully, generating heat
• Computer will be slower for other tasks

Solutions:

• Reduce threads (try 2-4 cores instead of all)
• Lower CPU throttle (try 50-75%)
• Improve cooling (clean dust, add fans)
• Mine when not using the computer
• Consider a dedicated mining machine

Security Best Practices

Protecting Your Wallet

1. Never Share Your Recovery Phrase

   • Your 12 words give complete control of your funds
   • Anyone with these words can steal your RMC
   • Write them down on paper, store securely

2. Verify Addresses Carefully

   • Always double-check wallet addresses before sending
   • One wrong character means lost funds
   • Use copy/paste, then verify the first and last characters

3. Use Trusted Services

   • Only use official Rhino Miner websites
   • Verify URLs before entering any information
   • Be wary of phishing attempts

4. Keep Software Updated

   • Use the latest browser version
   • Keep your operating system updated
   • Update wallet software when new versions release

Pool Security

1. Choose Reputable Pools

   • Check community feedback
   • Verify pool has been operating for some time
   • Ensure pool operator is responsive

2. Monitor Your Mining

   • Check statistics regularly
   • Verify payouts are happening
   • Watch for unusual activity

3. Don't Trust Pool Wallets

   • Always withdraw to your own wallet
   • Don't leave large balances on pool accounts
   • Pools can be hacked or disappear

What's Next?

Now that you're mining, explore these resources:

• Browser Miner: Start mining RMC
• Browser Miner Guide: Deep dive into mining features and optimization
• Web Wallet: Manage your RMC and transactions
• Block Explorer: Track your transactions and network statistics
• Mining Pool Guide: Learn more about how pools work

Getting Help

If you run into issues:

1. Check This Documentation: Many common questions are answered here
2. Account Support: Contact support at monerominer.rocks
3. Community Forums: Ask other miners for help and tips at rhinominer.rocks
4. GitHub Issues: Report bugs or technical problems
5. Discord/Telegram: Join community chat for real-time help

Welcome to the Rhino Miner community! Happy mining! 🦏⛏️