mining update (#199)

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+layout: update
+tag: Developer Update
+date: 2024-01-24
+author: swvheerden   
+thumbnail: update-background.jpg
+title: Mining with  MinoTari
+subtitle: "Getting up and running mining the latest MinoTari"
+class: subpage
+---
+
+With the newest releases of MinoTari we have changed a bit how to get up and running with mining.
+
+## Install the Minotari Aurora Wallet
+
+Tari Aurora is available on the [Apple App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tari-aurora/id1503654828)
+and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tari.android.wallet&hl=en&gl=US) stores. This is only for the Stagenet version. If you want to get access to the Nextnet version of Tari Aurora, please see [IOS test flight](https://testflight.apple.com/join/8ccFp84C) or [Android](https://app.bitrise.io/app/a5c3eb49143b3bc5/build/9d61f413-4cd5-4857-bdac-69a48de0da5d/artifact/b288e7e9166571dc/p/88de4dd570cd21f845d2c60c3233a0d5)
+
+# Install the MinoTari Suite
+
+## Windows
+
+Head to the downloads page of the [Tari Website](https://www.tari.com/downloads/) to get the latest installer (tari_suite-...-windows-x64-installer.exe) and execute it; this will guide you through the setup
+and install all dependencies. Just double-click the installer and accept all the default prompts. Binaries are available
+to download, but the recommended way for Windows is to use the installer.
+
+## OSX or UNIX
+
+Head to the downloads page of the [Tari Website](https://www.tari.com/downloads/) to get the latest binaries for your OS.
+
+### Install XMRig
+
+This is only applicable if you plan to do Monero merge mining. Tari uses XMRig for merge mining and it can be downloaded
+from their [website](https://xmrig.com/download).
+
+# Runtime
+
+## MinoTari Node and Console Wallet
+
+### Starting Windows
+
+MinoTari node and Console Wallet can be started by double-clicking on the shortcut. 
+
+### Starting with OSX or UNIX
+
+MinoTari node can be started in a new terminal with: `./minotari_node`
+Console Wallet can be started in a new terminal with: `./minotari_console_wallet`
+
+### Running
+
+On first run the MinoTari Node or Console Wallet, it will ask you if you want to mine, select `Y` and press enter. 
+
+The MinoTari node will ask you on the first run if you want to create an ID, select `Y` and press enter.
+
+The Console Wallet will take you through a setup guide to get started. When asking for the password, note that it does not show typed characters, this is for security reasons. 
+
+### Exit
+
+Exit the base node with the following:
+
+```console
+Ctrl-C
+>> quit
+```
+
+Exit the console wallet by pressing `F10` or `ctrl-c`.
+
+
+## Run the Sha3x miner: 
+
+Run MinoTari_miner to start the miner with the base node running. 
+On startup it will ask for your MinoTari node address, the default should be correct if you have not changed anything, just press enter. 
+Next, it will ask for your wallet address, enter your console wallet address or Tari Aurora wallet address. Press enter.
+It should start mining. 
+
+## RandomX/Monero Merge Mining
+
+### Edit the XMRig Config
+
+#### OSX / Linux:
+
+Edit the `config.json` file in your XMRig install folder, and remember to add your own respective Monero wallet address
+or select one from above.
+
+```console
+{
+    "autosave": true,
+    "cpu": true,
+    "opencl": false,
+    "cuda": false,
+    "pools": [{
+        "coin": "monero",
+        "url": "127.0.0.1:18081",
+        "user": "YOUR MONERO WALLET ADDRESS HERE",
+        "pass": "MyWallet",
+        "tls": false,
+        "daemon": true
+    }]
+}
+```
+
+#### Windows:
+
+Nothing to do here for Stagenet - this is done automatically when the Windows installer is run, however, if you want to
+run mainnet, do the following:
+
+Edit `config\xmrig_config_example_mainnet.json` to add your own Monero mainnet wallet address or select the one above.
+
+Edit `runtime\source_xmrig_env.bat` - change
+
+copy `/y /v "%config_path%\xmrig_config_example_stagenet.json" "%TARI_XMRIG_DIR%\config.json"`
+
+to
+
+copy `/y /v "%config_path%\xmrig_config_example_mainnet.json" "%TARI_XMRIG_DIR%\config.json"`
+
+### Run the Merge Mining Proxy
+
+#### OSX / Linux:
+
+Open a terminal at the XMRig installation location and execute the following:
+
+`minotari_merge_mining_proxy`
+
+#### Windows:
+
+Double-click the shortcut or start it via the Windows menu (`Tari Testnet`).
+
+### Run XMRig
+
+#### OSX / Linux:
+
+Open a terminal at the XMRig installation location and execute the following:
+
+`xmrig`
+
+#### Windows:
+
+Double-click the shortcut or start it via the Windows menu (`Tari Testnet`).
+
+### More information
+
+This is a very limited quick guide to get started with MinoTari, and only shows the basic settings. More detail is
+available on the [github page](https://github.com/tari-project/tari).