An Overview of Helix Mining
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of mining Helix (HLIX), covering the supported Proof-of-Work (PoW) algorithms, command-line interface (CLI) usage, and options for merged mining pools.
Supported Mining Algorithms
Helix supports three distinct Proof-of-Work algorithms, offering various hardware and mining strategy options.
| Index | Algorithm | Description | Merged-Mining | Recommended Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quark |
A lightweight PoW algorithm. | No | CPU |
| 1 | SHA256d |
The double SHA-256 algorithm, as used by Bitcoin. | Yes | ASIC |
| 2 | Argon2d.4096 |
A memory-hard algorithm, ideal for CPU mining. | Yes | CPU |
Mining Pool Support
Helix supports merged mining, allowing you to mine HLIX simultaneously with other compatible cryptocurrencies on the same algorithm.
| Pool | Algorithm | Port | Merged Coins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenMarks | Argon2d.4096 |
4333 | Helix, Bitmark, Argentum | High-efficiency CPU mining. |
| Chainetics | SHA256d |
3333 | Helix, Bitmark, Bitcoin | Ideal for SHA256 ASIC setups. |
Sample Miner Configurations
OpenMarks – Argon2d.4096:
-a argon2d4096 -o stratum+tcp://pool.openmarks.com:4333 -u YOUR_HLX_WALLET_ADDRESS -p c=HLIXChainetics – SHA256d:
-a sha256d -o stratum+tcp://pool.chainetics.com:3333 -u YOUR_HLX_WALLET_ADDRESS -p c=HLIXCommand-Line Interface (CLI) Reference
The helix-cli provides essential tools for managing your node and mining operations.
Mining Operations Cheatsheet
# Get mining statistics and status
helix-cli getmininginfo
# Show the current mining algorithm's index
helix-cli getminingalgo
# Set the mining algorithm (e.g., to Argon2d)
helix-cli setminingalgo 2
# Enable solo mining using 4 CPU threads
helix-cli setgenerate true 4