{"id":290701,"date":"2021-07-04T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T12:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/"},"modified":"2021-07-04T15:34:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-04T12:34:00","slug":"how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"# How to farm Chia: A guide to XCH token farming using a hard drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dc5d87df5f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dc5d87df5f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#What_is_Chia_Network\" >What is Chia Network?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#How_to_build_a_Chia_farm\" >How to build a Chia farm<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#A_processor\" >A processor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#Storage\" >Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#The_motherboard\" >The motherboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#Power_supply\" >Power supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#RAM\" >RAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#A_stand\" >A stand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-farm-chia-a-guide-to-xch-token-farming-using-a-hard-drive\/#The_future_of_Chia_Network\" >The future of Chia Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong># How to farm Chia: A guide to XCH token farming using a hard drive  <\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/images\/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjEtMDYvMzg0OWVmMmItMzcwOC00YWZmLWI4MjMtMjViMjVmZDRkOTgwLmpwZw==.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-128018ef>Chia Network recently entered the cryptocurrency scene and has quickly piqued the interest of many miners and investors. There are several reasons for this: First, the Chia blockchain operates using a novel proof-of-space-and-time (PoST) protocol, which means that proof of the space used and time spent on the task is required to farm the cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p>Second, according to the creators of the currency, Chia (XCH) is an environmentally friendly coin and is not mined, rather it\u2019s farmed, with the protocol needing low energy to generate new coins.<\/p>\n<p>Gene Hoffman, president and chief operating officer of Chia Network, told Cointelegraph that the project\u2019s creator, Bram Cohen, wanted to bring environmental friendliness to the world of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Chia, an unused hard disc drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD) storage space can be replaced with hashing power. Krzysztof Pietrzak, who also worked on the PoST protocol, said the original model behind Chia was flawed. Hoffman added, \u201cThat started off a back-and-forth of Bram coming up with potential solutions and Krzysztof proving them wrong until Bram proposed one that \u2014 as Krzysztof attempted to mathematically prove wrong \u2014 proved right.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Chia_Network\"><\/span>What is Chia Network? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main selling point of Chia farming is that participants don\u2019t need to use powerful GPUs and processors, which are needed to mine Bitcoin (BTC). Chia can be farmed with an HDD or an SSD, which is an attractive proposition for those unable to afford the latest, greatest video cards. Hoffman explained:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt was totally designed from the ground up to be as or more secure than proof of work and far more decentralized while using 1000 to 10,000 times less power per unit of security.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To farm Chia, you can start with just a personal computer or laptop of any kind. All you need is a processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD or HDD.<\/p>\n<p>Next, users need to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the \u201cChia Blockchain\u201d client from the project\u2019s official website or directly from GitHub. Then you create a wallet and save a private key, after which you can start the farming process by clicking the \u201cCreate Plot\u201d button. Farming one block gives a reward of 64 Chia tokens. And the speed of farming depends on the disk storage capacity used.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that for now, only individual users can farm hia. Each individual farmer creates blocks \u2014 i.e., there is no need to join a pool to receive coins. According to the developers, this ensures that Chia Network is decentralized. However, the project team is currently working on creating an official pool protocol that will be released soon. Regarding the upcoming release, Hoffman stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt is impossible for a farmer to cheat. Pools can only cheat by not paying out the agreed amount and a farmer can leave a pool in thirty minutes if they think they\u2019re being cheated. Further, unlike nearly every other cryptocurrency with pooling, the pools do not make the blocks \u2014 each individual farmer makes the blocks. That means it remains far more decentralized, on top of the Chia blockchain being the largest ever blockchain by public node count.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have hardware and just want to buy Chia, this can be done through several crypto exchanges. You should keep in mind that in order to buy Chia, you first need to purchase a stablecoin, such as Tether (USDT), or Bitcoin and then exchange it for Chia.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_build_a_Chia_farm\"><\/span>How to build a Chia farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, the main question is how to create a Chia farm and how to choose the best components for a rig to maximize profitability. Thankfully, the process is fairly simple and resembles building a specialized home computer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_processor\"><\/span>A processor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any processor with four cores \u2014 like Intel\u2019s Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7, or their AMD equivalents \u2013 are suitable for mining Chia. A good choice would be the Intel Core i5-11400 or Core i5-10400, which can be purchased for around $150 to $170. For even better productivity, it is advised to choose a processor with an integrated graphics card, since one slot can be used to connect additional storage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage\"><\/span>Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main piece of hardware required to farm the Chia token is the storage drives, which can be either SSDs or HDDs that support a SATA III interface. To farm XCH, it will be acceptable to use just the SSDs; however, it\u2019s better to use a combination of SSDs and HDDs, since SSDs speed up the graphic process, while HDDs are better at storing the graphs. <\/p>\n<p>Overall, you need at least 300 GB of storage capacity, but it\u2019s beneficial to have more. For example, 2 TB will be enough for the simultaneous generation of six graphs, while 10 graphs will require the purchase of a more spacious SSD or even several such devices. It is better to use high-speed SSDs that work through the M.2 slot. Farmers will need to find models with a high terabytes-written (TBW) capacity, and it is also better to have several external hard drives, as they are easier to interchange.<\/p>\n<p>As for the prices, there are a lot of HDDs and SDDs on the market, and they are not expensive. For example, a 1 TB Western Digital Purple HDD typically goes for around $50. When choosing an SSD, it is worth remembering that at least 15% of the disc space should be left free in order to increase its durability and allow the drive to work properly. This will eliminate most problems with speed drops during operations.<\/p>\n<p>Hoffman also drew attention to the fact that those who buy equipment specifically for Chia farming often rely on used equipment:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFor people buying specialized Chia growing equipment, the first choice is recycled discs or used storage because the price is lower and they are suitable for Chia farming where no user data is stored. When people were in a rush to buy specialized hardware, they opted for high-capacity hard drives because they consume less power per TB and storage density. There are farmers using SATA, SAS and USB drives and we see a good mix of all.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_motherboard\"><\/span>The motherboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preferably, the motherboard should support SATA III and USB 3.0 ports. The same goes for PCI-e ports, which should be version 3.0 and higher. Having more ports means that more drives can be used as part of the system. The board must have a network controller capable of 1,000 Mbps, and two network ports would be an advantage. Of course, the faster the internet connection, the better. An unlimited wired internet connection of 100 Mbps and above is the best choice. Here, there is also a great variety of options at a range of various prices. A SuperMicro X9DR3_i-LN4F+, for example, is available to purchase for around $115.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_supply\"><\/span>Power supply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since SSDs and HDDs require little power consumption, power of up to 500 watts is sufficient. Of course, a 750-watt box can also be used, but it is currently necessary. However, it is important to choose a power supply that has multiple SATA, Mole and PCI connectors for connecting additional drives. Such power supplies shouldn\u2019t cost you more than $40.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM\"><\/span>RAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum amount of RAM needed for Chia farming is 2 GB, but it\u2019s recommended to use 4\u20138 GB of RAM. However, this ultimately makes no difference in how productive the farm will be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_stand\"><\/span>A stand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A farming stand with several disks can be built independently inside a large PC case. It is enough to remove the GPU card from the set up (if the processor has an integrated video chip) and install as many disks with SATA III ports as possible into the corresponding connectors on the board.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_future_of_Chia_Network\"><\/span>The future of Chia Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chia Network is a relatively new project, but its popularity has already led to a deficit of HDDs and SDDs in some parts of the world. The two largest manufacturers of hard drives, Western Digital and Seagate, have reported increased demand for their products. This may inevitably lead to a rise in the costs of farming XCH.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue is how fragile the drives are proving to be when mining Chia. At the end of May, German cloud storage provider Hetzner <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/cryptocurrency\/hetzner-cloud-server-provider-bans-cryptocurrency-mining\/\">banned<\/a> users from farming Chia on its servers. The company claimed that the load on its equipment had increased significantly and that its hard drives had failed due to Chia farming.<\/p>\n<p>One report even claimed that Chia farming can kill a 512 GB SSD in less than two months and a 1 TB drive in less than three months. Under normal conditions, a disk can work for up to five years.<\/p>\n<p>But according to Chia Network developers, a solution to the problem is being developed. They have said that most in the Chia community are using preowned SSDs purchased from data centers, and the company is working with many of the leading storage vendors to create specialized products for Chia.<\/p>\n<p>Even if users decide to farm Chia and deal with the issue of having to periodically replace disks, it all boils down to the price of the Chia coin itself to determine how profitable the endeavor could be. After the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/chia-networks-launches-chia-an-energy-efficient-bitcoin-alternative\/\">launch<\/a> of its mainnet in early May, XCH price <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/chia-network\/\">soared<\/a> to around $1,600 but collapsed to $230 by the end of June. <\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, at the end of May, the Chia Network company was valued at half a billion dollars, managing to raise $61 million in its previous round of funding.<\/p>\n<p><template data-name=\"subscription_form\" data-type=\"defi_newsletter\"><\/template><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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