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Re: Is running a node profitable?
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beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 17:25:06 UTC
It's profitable with POS coins such as PIVX, DASH etc. by running a Masternode but you'll have to invest in buying coins first, simply running a node without doing anything won't do you anything.

i see....how many coins would be needed to be invested in?
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Is running a node profitable?
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 15:03:43 UTC
It need not necessarily be a BTC node. It could be EOS for example. Is it profitable? How do the node owners make money?
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:46:30 UTC
and lastly, i need the client for running ETH node. can you guys help? sorry to bug you too much

but the project involves running these 3 clients and loading the data into a DB. but by the looks of it , it seems a lost cause, considering the volume !

I've never run an ether node either, but i think you need geth
https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/wiki/geth

But yeah, if you're going to parse the full BTC, BCH and ETH blockchain and insert the data into a relational database, you'll need loads and loads of processing power and fast storage (and a lot of it).

thanks a lot again !

i am planning to use AWS and i guess it will give me the required processing power but it is going to be very costly i guess !
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:41:58 UTC
and lastly, i need the client for running ETH node. can you guys help? sorry to bug you too much

but the project involves running these 3 clients and loading the data into a DB. but by the looks of it , it seems a lost cause, considering the volume !
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:40:43 UTC
I have never run a BCH node on any of my machines, but if i'm not mistaking, bitcoin-abc is the reference client for bitcoin cash.
I think this is the github repo: https://github.com/Bitcoin-ABC/bitcoin-abc

Yes, it is. Here you can find the latest compiled version for Linux, OSX and Windows.

oh...great ! Thanks a lot !
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:31:57 UTC
Oh ok...its more complicated than i expected i guess. Smiley

That's why i proposed to use an existing block parser and edit it to suit your needs Wink
IMHO, usually it's better not to re-invent the wheel...

yeah agreed. And You are a Legend, Mate!

This is a project that i have to complete, so it is going to be very useful. Especially the links that you have shared.

also, i am unable to find the software for running the node for BTC Cash. Can you help?
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:27:31 UTC
Hi,
I am looking to set up a main BTC node and loading the data into a DB. i downloaded the node software from BTC core and have proceeded with sync..Now i have a set of files but they dont seem to be in a readable format. How do i load them into a DB? Is there a schema? I tried searching the internet but i am unable to find it. Or am i missing something?

There are several options, the easyest one is searching for an existing block parser in a language you understand, and adapting it in order to insert all data into a relational database. Do expect this to be a very time and resource consuming process... You'll need hundreds of gigabytes of diskspace, and if you mess up your relational database, inserting, deleting, updating or selecting records will be painstakingly slow.

In the past, i've found a couple projects you could find interesting:
https://github.com/znort987/blockparser
https://github.com/alecalve/python-bitcoin-blockchain-parser
https://github.com/neocogent/sqlchain

Great! Thanks a lot. But is there a schema or something for the data? I want to load the data using java. so if i have the data structure for the data, i will probably able to write it myself?
No, there's no schema, it's not a relational database.

Here's an old document i found on http://codesuppository.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-parse-bitcoin-blockchain.html
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DaJcdsyqQSs/UsiTXNHP-0I/AAAAAAAATC0/kiFRowh-J18/s1600/blockchain.png

Here's a link to the wiki: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Block

Good luck

Oh ok...its more complicated than i expected i guess. Smiley
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Re: Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:17:48 UTC
Hi,
I am looking to set up a main BTC node and loading the data into a DB. i downloaded the node software from BTC core and have proceeded with sync..Now i have a set of files but they dont seem to be in a readable format. How do i load them into a DB? Is there a schema? I tried searching the internet but i am unable to find it. Or am i missing something?

There are several options, the easyest one is searching for an existing block parser in a language you understand, and adapting it in order to insert all data into a relational database. Do expect this to be a very time and resource consuming process... You'll need hundreds of gigabytes of diskspace, and if you mess up your relational database, inserting, deleting, updating or selecting records will be painstakingly slow.

In the past, i've found a couple projects you could find interesting:
https://github.com/znort987/blockparser
https://github.com/alecalve/python-bitcoin-blockchain-parser
https://github.com/neocogent/sqlchain

Great! Thanks a lot. But is there a schema or something for the data? I want to load the data using java. so if i have the data structure for the data, i will probably able to write it myself?
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Need Help Setting up Node
by
beagle1977
on 25/07/2018, 08:05:39 UTC
Hi,
I am looking to set up a main BTC node and loading the data into a DB. i downloaded the node software from BTC core and have proceeded with sync..Now i have a set of files but they dont seem to be in a readable format. How do i load them into a DB? Is there a schema? I tried searching the internet but i am unable to find it. Or am i missing something?
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Blockchain Dev Team Looking for Projects
by
beagle1977
on 07/07/2018, 17:22:57 UTC
Hi,
We are a company based in India with experience in working on blockchain projects, including ICOs, crypto exchanges, DApps etc. We can show samples of our work. If anyone is interested in getting any blockchain related work done, do let us know.
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Re: Cheaper Card for ZCash?
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 16:00:11 UTC
i see...but they cost around $400 here !
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Cheaper Card for ZCash?
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 14:41:31 UTC
Hi,
I have a GTX1070 and mine hush and ZCash using it. Is there a cheaper card with a comparable hash rate?
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Re: How to Improve Hash Rate
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 08:44:15 UTC
I presume you are mining ZEC?

In practice this one wants more core clock then memory. Thus your goal should be to maximize core overclock.

You need to decide how much power do you wanna use via TDP%. Some will go for 100% higher sols but also higher power consumption. Some will stay at 70-80% with lower power consumption.

Good starting point would be https://whattomine.com/coins/166-zec-equihash where you just insert your sols, watts and electricity cost and you get calculated expected profit. This way you will see what is the optimum Watts and sols for you.



Hi,
Thanks for the guidance. I am currently mining hush..but i do understand your point and with both ZEC and hush using the same algos, i think they should act similar.
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Re: How to Improve Hash Rate
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 08:00:07 UTC
Thanks a lot to all you guys. have been most helpful
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Re: How to Improve Hash Rate
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 03:09:23 UTC
it depends on what miner you are using, that you may adjust its intensities, however, for Most Nvidia, just play around with Overclocking and underclocking using MSI afterburner.



Thanks for the reply. I am using the EWBF miner. I havent done any overclocking or underclocking as yet. Should i do it? If yes, can you point me to some tutorials on how it is done?

Thanks.
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How to Improve Hash Rate
by
beagle1977
on 23/08/2017, 02:39:47 UTC
Hi,
I am new to mining and have a GTX 1070. Can anyone give me suggestions on how to improve its hash rate? Not that it is bad right now but of course, if i could make it better and more consistent, it would be useful. Please do let me know.
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Re: GTX 1070 8GB card. Suggestions Please
by
beagle1977
on 22/08/2017, 16:32:54 UTC
one last question bro...for hush, do u mine solo or in a pool? if in a pool, which one?
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Re: Any tamil speakers here?
by
beagle1977
on 21/08/2017, 17:36:16 UTC
Hiiii...
I'm from Chennai...
Inomum ethna peru inga active a irukinga?

me...but PM me to discuss anything boss...cant keep checking so many threads !
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Re: GTX 1070 8GB card. Suggestions Please
by
beagle1977
on 21/08/2017, 16:38:17 UTC
thanks Mate. that clears up a lot of things...thanks for the input !
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Re: GTX 1070 Card - Monero Hash Rate
by
beagle1977
on 21/08/2017, 16:32:01 UTC
thanks for the replies guys...