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Bounty Claim

Bounty: Documentation Sprint (#72) - Miner Setup Guide
Reward: 20 RTC
Author: @dlin38


Deliverable

Comprehensive 817-line miner setup guide covering:

Platforms & Architectures

  • ✅ Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL)
  • ✅ macOS (Intel, Apple Silicon, PowerPC)
  • ✅ Windows (via WSL)
  • ✅ All architectures: x86_64, ARM64, PowerPC, ppc64le

Content

  1. Introduction - Rewards overview & requirements
  2. Quick Start - One-line installer (automated)
  3. Platform-Specific Setup - Detailed instructions for each OS
  4. Manual Installation - Full control, step-by-step
  5. Configuration - CLI options, env vars, config files
  6. Service Management - systemd/launchd auto-start setup
  7. Monitoring & Troubleshooting - 5+ common issues solved
  8. Optimization Strategies - Maximize RTC rewards
  9. FAQ - 15+ questions answered

Key Features

  • ✅ Beginner-friendly with clear examples
  • ✅ Expert-ready with manual install options
  • ✅ Production-ready service configurations
  • ✅ All commands tested and verified
  • ✅ Reward calculations with examples
  • ✅ Special attention to PowerPC (highest rewards)
  • ✅ Markdown format, ready for docs/

Bounty Requirements Met

Requirement: "Miner Setup Guide — Step-by-step all platforms"

Delivered:

  • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
  • ✅ All platforms covered (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • ✅ All architectures supported
  • ✅ Code examples throughout
  • ✅ Troubleshooting section
  • ✅ Markdown format
  • ✅ Ready to merge into docs/

File Structure

docs/MINER_SETUP_GUIDE.md    817 lines, complete guide

Next Steps

  1. Review guide for accuracy
  2. Merge PR
  3. Payout 20 RTC to dlin38

RTC Wallet: [TO BE PROVIDED IN COMMENT]

cc: @Scottcjn

- Complete step-by-step installation guide for all platforms
- Covers Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora), macOS (Intel/Apple Silicon/PowerPC), Windows (WSL)
- Supports all architectures: x86_64, ARM64, PowerPC, ppc64le
- Includes Quick Start, Manual Install, and Service Setup
- Configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting sections
- Reward optimization strategies
- 15+ FAQ entries
- 817 lines of comprehensive documentation

Addresses bounty Scottcjn#72 - Miner Setup Guide (20 RTC)
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