xmrig + multiple pools?

[gvb]

Hello,

When looking at the xmrim config file I noticed that it was json based and that the pool was like a sub node.

I entered a second pool and the tools is now seeing 2 pools.

Now I was wondering if my second pool is just on hold untill the first one disconnects?

Or does it do both pools at the same time? (doesn't seem like it for now)

Can you mix pools of different alt coin types aswell if the also is supported by xmrig or only if it is the same algo?

[vlad230]

xmrig won't mine on two pools in parallel, it will switch to the other pool if the first one fails.

How does your json look like? It should be something like this:

Code:

"pools": [
        {
            "url": "pool1.com:8005",
            "user": "wallet_address",
            "pass": "x",
            "keepalive": true,
            "nicehash": false
        },
        {
            "url": "pool2.com:4332",
            "user": "wallet_address",
            "pass": "x",
            "keepalive": true,
            "nicehash": false
        }
]

I also have a thread about mining with xmrig called [CryptoNight] CPU mining guide & coins that will get you a return and it may have some more info on what you're looking for

I don't really use multiple pools, seems like one pool works fine for me, but you need to look for good pools and not ones that frequently fail or  are offline sometimes.