TOS Network Mining Features

TOS Network uses a traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining system based on BlockDAG technology. This guide covers mining algorithms, rewards, and hardware requirements.

Mining Overview

TOS Network mining secures the network through computational proof-of-work while leveraging BlockDAG for improved throughput and reduced orphan rates.


TOS Mining System
├── Proof-of-Work consensus
├── BlockDAG parallel processing
├── TOS-Hash algorithm
└── Dynamic difficulty adjustment

Mining Algorithm

TOS-Hash Algorithm

TOS uses a custom TOS-Hash algorithm optimized for both ASICs and GPUs:


pub struct TOSMiningAlgorithm {
    pub base_algorithm: TOSHash,
    pub difficulty_adjustment: DynamicDifficulty,
    pub block_time_target: Duration, // ~1 second
    pub mining_rewards: RewardSchedule,
}
 
impl TOSMiningAlgorithm {
    pub fn mine_block(&self, block_template: BlockTemplate) -> Option<Block> {
        let mut nonce = 0u64;
        loop {
            let hash = self.calculate_hash(&block_template, nonce);
 
            if self.meets_difficulty_target(&hash) {
                return Some(Block {
                    header: block_template.header,
                    nonce,
                    hash,
                    timestamp: SystemTime::now(),
                });
            }
 
            nonce += 1;
        }
    }
}

Difficulty Adjustment

The network automatically adjusts mining difficulty to maintain the target block time:


pub struct DifficultyAdjustment {
    pub target_block_time: Duration,  // 1 second
    pub adjustment_interval: u64,      // blocks
    pub max_adjustment_factor: f64,    // limits sudden changes
}

Mining Rewards

Block Rewards

Mining rewards are distributed to successful block miners:


Block Reward Structure:
├── Block Rewards: Base mining reward
├── Transaction Fees: Fees from included transactions
└── BlockDAG Bonuses: Rewards for valid parallel blocks

Block Types:
├── Normal Blocks: 100% of expected reward
├── Side Blocks: Partial reward (parallel blocks)
└── Orphaned Blocks: No reward

Reward Schedule

TOS implements a gradual emission schedule to ensure long-term sustainability.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Requirements


Minimum Mining Hardware:
├── CPU: 4 cores, 3.0 GHz
├── RAM: 8GB DDR4
├── Storage: 100GB SSD
├── Network: Stable broadband connection
└── OS: Linux, macOS, or Windows

Recommended Setup


Recommended Mining Hardware:
├── CPU: 8+ cores, 3.5+ GHz
├── RAM: 16GB+ DDR4
├── Storage: 500GB+ SSD
├── Network: High-speed fiber connection
└── GPU: Optional for enhanced performance

Mining Pool Integration

Pool Connection


// Mining pool connection example
class TOSMiningPool {
    constructor(poolUrl, walletAddress, workerId) {
        this.poolUrl = poolUrl;
        this.walletAddress = walletAddress;
        this.workerId = workerId;
    }
 
    async connect() {
        this.socket = new WebSocket(this.poolUrl);
 
        this.socket.on('open', () => {
            this.authenticate();
        });
 
        this.socket.on('message', (data) => {
            const message = JSON.parse(data);
            this.handlePoolMessage(message);
        });
    }
 
    authenticate() {
        const authMessage = {
            type: 'auth',
            wallet: this.walletAddress,
            worker: this.workerId,
            algorithm: 'tos-hash'
        };
 
        this.socket.send(JSON.stringify(authMessage));
    }
}

Pool Configuration


# Mining pool configuration
[pool]
url = "stratum+tcp://pool.example.com:3333"
wallet = "tos1your-wallet-address"
worker = "worker1"
 
[mining]
algorithm = "tos-hash"
threads = 4
intensity = 80

Mining Software

Official Miner

TOS provides official mining software:


# Start mining
./tos_miner --daemon-address localhost:8080 \
            --miner-address tos1your-wallet-address \
            --threads 4

Configuration Options


# tos_miner configuration
[daemon]
address = "localhost:8080"
 
[miner]
address = "tos1your-wallet-address"
threads = 4
 
[logging]
level = "info"

Mining Monitoring

Status Monitoring


# Check mining status
curl http://localhost:8080/mining/status
 
# Response format
{
    "mining_active": true,
    "hashrate": "1.5 MH/s",
    "difficulty": 12345678,
    "blocks_found": 42
}

Performance Metrics

Monitor key mining metrics:

Hashrate: Mining computational power
Difficulty: Current network difficulty
Blocks Found: Successfully mined blocks
Efficiency: Power consumption per hash

Network Security

Proof-of-Work Security

TOS mining provides network security through:


pub struct NetworkSecurity {
    pub total_hashrate: HashRate,
    pub mining_distribution: MiningDistribution,
    pub attack_resistance: AttackResistance,
}
 
impl NetworkSecurity {
    pub fn calculate_51_attack_cost(&self) -> u64 {
        // Cost increases with total network hashrate
        self.total_hashrate * self.hardware_cost_per_hash
    }
}

BlockDAG Benefits

BlockDAG provides additional security benefits:

Reduced orphan rates
Faster finality
Better throughput

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Miner Won’t Connect


# Check daemon status
curl http://localhost:8080/health
 
# Verify network connectivity
ping localhost

Low Hashrate

Check CPU/GPU utilization
Verify power settings
Update mining software

Rejected Shares

Check network latency
Verify wallet address format
Review pool configuration

Best Practices

Mining Optimization

Hardware: Use appropriate hardware for your scale
Cooling: Ensure adequate cooling systems
Power: Use efficient power supplies
Network: Maintain stable connectivity
Software: Keep mining software updated

Security

Wallet Security: Protect your mining wallet
Pool Selection: Choose reputable mining pools
Software Verification: Verify software signatures
Monitoring: Implement monitoring and alerts

Learn More

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