An Overview of Helix Mining
This guide provides an overview of Helix-supported mining algorithms, essential CLI usage, and mining pool options including merged mining.
🧪 Supported Mining Algorithms
Helix supports multiple Proof-of-Work algorithms:
| Index | Algorithm | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quark | Lightweight PoW algorithm. |
| 1 | SHA256d | Double SHA-256 (Bitcoin-style). |
| 2 | Argon2d.4096 | Memory-hard; ideal for CPU mining. |
🧰 CLI Reference
Node Info & Wallet
helix-cli getinfo
helix-cli getinfo | grep balance # Display wallet balance
Mining Operations
helix-cli getmininginfo # Mining stats and status
helix-cli getminingalgo # Current algorithm index
helix-cli setminingalgo <index> # Set mining algorithm
helix-cli setgenerate true <CPUs> # Enable mining using <CPUs> threads
🌐 Mining Pool Support
Helix supports merged mining, allowing you to mine Helix alongside other coins.
🔧 Pools and Configuration
| Pool | Mining 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 |
| Chainetics | Argon2d.4096 | 4333 | Helix, Bitmark, Argentum | Alternative to OpenMarks |
⚙️ Sample Miner Configuration
OpenMarks – Argon2d.4096:
stratum+tcp://pool.openmarks.com:4333
-u YOUR_HLX_WALLET_ADDRESS
-p c=HLIX
Chainetics – SHA256d:
stratum+tcp://pool.chainetics.com:3333
-u YOUR_HLX_WALLET_ADDRESS
-p c=HLIX
Chainetics – Argon2d.4096:
stratum+tcp://pool.chainetics.com:4333
-u YOUR_HLX_WALLET_ADDRESS
-p c=HLIX
🧠 Notes and Tips
- Ensure you're using compatible mining software:
- Argon2d.4096:
cpuminer-opt(build with Argon2 support) - SHA256d:
cgminer,bfgminer, or ASICs/NiceHash
- Argon2d.4096:
- Adjust thread count for Argon2d based on system RAM and core count.
- Consider running Helix in its own wallet node to maximize decentralization.