Myriadcoin (XMY) SHA256/SHA256d Pool Setup — Running the SHA256 Lane
Myriadcoin is known for multiple mining algorithms; this page focuses on operating the Myriadcoin (XMY) SHA256/SHA256d endpoint specifically: clean Stratum behavior, correct block submission, and payout logic that matches XMY’s chain rules.
Myriad’s SHA256 lane: what’s different from a single‑algo coin
When a chain supports multiple PoW algorithms, your pool is serving one “lane.” For XMY, that means you must be explicit in miner documentation, separate stats by algorithm, and verify that the daemon/template path you use is aligned to the SHA256/SHA256d side.
- Algorithm scope: State clearly that this pool is the SHA256 endpoint; miners on other algorithms need different Stratum ports.
- Difficulty dynamics: Multi-algo networks can show different difficulty behavior across lanes; monitor share difficulty vs block difficulty to avoid misleading hashrate charts.
- Round accounting: Orphans and reorgs still happen; your accounting must handle them consistently and transparently.
- Miner experience: Publish reject reasons and job refresh expectations so miners can tune firmware and proxies correctly.
Picking a pool engine for XMY: how multi‑algo affects the choice
Both Yiimp and Miningcore can run an XMY SHA256 pool. The operational difference is how you want to present “algorithm lanes” in the UI and how much custom logic you want around per-algo stats.
- Yiimp-based: Works well if you want a classic pool website and you can represent the SHA256 lane clearly in the UI. See Yiimp setup guide.
- Miningcore: Strong fit when you want API-driven stats and clean separation between algorithms and coins. See the Miningcore guide. See Miningcore setup guide.
- Custom work: Useful if you want unified accounts across algorithms or custom reporting that distinguishes lanes without confusing miners.
Miners will connect the wrong rigs if documentation is vague. We label the endpoint as “XMY SHA256” everywhere, publish separate ports if you run multiple lanes, and validate stratum password/user formats for common ASIC firmware.
XMY SHA256 pool configuration: what we actually set up
- XMY daemon + template validation: Install/sync, confirm getblocktemplate fields, and test submitblock with controlled mining.
- Database and stats separation: Ensure shares, workers, and hashrate charts are scoped to the SHA256 lane.
- Stratum tuning: Job timing, VarDiff, and ban rules designed for ASIC share rates and marketplace spikes.
- Payout rules: Thresholds, batching, and a clear maturity policy. See payout schemes and SOLO vs PPLNS vs PROP.
- UI clarity: Show algorithm labeling prominently so miners don’t misinterpret hashrate or point the wrong hardware.
- Security posture: RPC isolation, DB least-privilege, and backups with restores. See security hardening.
If you later add another XMY algorithm lane, we keep each lane’s Stratum ports and accounting tables distinct so stats remain trustworthy.
XMY SHA256 miner connection strings and worker conventions
Publish two URLs and show an example worker suffix. For multi-algo coins, the endpoint label matters as much as the URL.
stratum+tcp://POOL-DOMAIN:3333
stratum+ssl://POOL-DOMAIN:3443We include a short note explaining that accepted shares can ramp up over a few minutes as ASIC firmware stabilizes.
Myriadcoin operator notes (multi‑algo impacts)
- Per‑algo reporting: Expose hashrate and worker stats for SHA256 separately, otherwise miners will compare against external explorers and assume the pool is broken.
- Template and version mismatches: Older XMY daemons and forks may differ in template fields; we validate against the exact binary you run rather than assuming BTC parity.
- Reorg and orphan visibility: Show orphan rates and last reorg indicators in the operator view; multi‑algo networks can have uneven block arrival patterns.
- Marketplace hashpower behavior: Rental clients tend to reconnect frequently and push extreme hashrate changes; tune connection limits and VarDiff accordingly.
- Documentation for other lanes: If you do not support the other algorithms, say so explicitly and link to the correct endpoints elsewhere.
XMY SHA256 launch checklist
- Daemon fully synced; SHA256 lane template/submission tested with controlled mining.
- UI and API clearly labeled as “XMY SHA256” (no ambiguous “XMY pool” wording).
- VarDiff and job refresh settings validated for high-hash ASICs and low-hash test miners.
- Share→round→balance transitions verified, including orphan handling and reorg events.
- Payout run tested with small batches and explicit maturity gating.
- Monitoring in place for stratum rejects, orphan rate, and unusual reconnect patterns.
- Miner quick-start published with URLs, worker format, and troubleshooting notes.
XMY SHA256 pool Q&A
Is this setup for all Myriadcoin algorithms or only SHA256?
This page is for the SHA256/SHA256d endpoint. If you want to serve additional XMY algorithms, we plan separate Stratum ports and reporting so miners always know which lane they are on.
How do you prevent miners from confusing lanes in the dashboard?
We label algorithm context in the UI (pool, worker, and hashrate views) and keep charts scoped to the SHA256 endpoint. That avoids misleading hashrate comparisons.
Do you have to customize anything because XMY is multi‑algo?
Often yes in reporting and documentation. The pool engine can run, but the operator experience improves when lanes are explicit and stats are separated.
Can you tune XMY SHA256 for hashpower marketplaces?
Yes. We tune VarDiff, connection throttles, and job timing, then test with marketplace-style clients to reduce disconnects and rejected shares.
What do you need to scope an XMY SHA256 deployment?
Expected hashrate on the SHA256 lane, your desired payout model, hosting plan, and whether you plan to add other XMY lanes later.
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