Mining Overview

Mining is the process of securing the Cloud Service network and earning CS rewards by contributing computational power. This guide covers everything you need to know about mining Cloud Service.

How Mining Works

Cloud Service uses ZelHash (Modified Equihash 125,4), an ASIC-resistant mining algorithm designed to be GPU-friendly and promote decentralized mining.

Mining Process

ZelHash Algorithm

Why ZelHash?

Feature	Benefit
ASIC-Resistant	Memory-hard computation prevents ASIC dominance
GPU-Friendly	Runs efficiently on consumer GPUs
Equihash-Based	Proven security model
Fair Distribution	Anyone with a GPU (≥1.3 GB VRAM) can mine

Algorithm Details

Parameter	Value
Algorithm	ZelHash (Equihash 125,4)
Hash Function	Blake2b + "ZelProof" personalization
Equihash Parameters	n=125, k=4
Memory Required	~1.3 GB VRAM
Difficulty Adjustment	LWMA3 (every block)

Mining Rewards

Block Reward Schedule

Period	Block Reward	Blocks	Annual Emission
Ramp-up (~28 days)	0 → 150 CS	20,000	~1,500,000 CS total
Era 1 (~2.5 years)	150 CS	645,350	~39,420,000 CS/year
Era 2 (~2.5 years)	75 CS	655,350	~19,710,000 CS/year
Era 3+ (permanent)	37.5 CS	∞	~9,855,000 CS/year

Reward Components

• Block Reward — Fixed CS per block
• Transaction Fees — All fees from included transactions
• No Developer Tax — 100% goes to miners

Mining Options

Solo Mining

Mine independently and receive full block rewards when you find a block.

Pros:

• Full reward when you find a block
• No pool fees
• Maximum decentralization

Cons:

• Irregular income
• Requires significant hash power
• Higher variance

Pool Mining

Join a mining pool to receive regular, proportional rewards.

Pros:

• Consistent income
• Lower variance
• Accessible to small miners

Cons:

• Pool fees (1-3%)
• Less decentralization
• Trust in pool operator

Cloud Mining

Rent hash power from cloud mining providers.

Pros:

• No hardware required
• Easy to start
• No electricity costs

Cons:

• Lower profitability
• Trust in provider
• Potential scams

Getting Started

Requirements

1. GPU — AMD or NVIDIA with 4+ GB VRAM
2. Wallet — Cloud Service wallet for receiving rewards
3. Mining Software — Compatible miner (see below)
4. Pool Account (optional) — For pool mining

Compatible Mining Software

Software	GPU	OS	Notes
GMiner	AMD/NVIDIA	Linux/Windows	Recommended
T-Rex	NVIDIA	Linux/Windows	NVIDIA optimized
TeamRedMiner	AMD	Linux/Windows	AMD optimized
NBMiner	AMD/NVIDIA	Linux/Windows	Good performance
lolMiner	AMD	Linux/Windows	AMD focused

Profitability Factors

Key Variables

• Hash Rate — Your GPU's mining speed (Sol/s)
• Power Consumption — Electricity usage (Watts)
• Electricity Cost — Price per kWh
• CS Price — Market price of CS
• Network Difficulty — Current mining difficulty

Estimated Profitability

Daily Revenue = (Your Hash Rate / Network Hash Rate) × Blocks per Day × Block Reward

Daily Cost = (Power Consumption × 24 / 1000) × Electricity Cost per kWh

Daily Profit = Daily Revenue × CS Price - Daily Cost

Next Steps

• Getting Started with Mining — Step-by-step setup
• Mining Pools — Available pools
• Troubleshooting — Common issues