VanitySearch (Yet another address prefix finder)

[citb0in]

Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address?

No. VanitySearch involves not only the hashing algorithm you mentioned (SHA-256) but also additional operations such as Base58 encoding or RIPEMD-160, which is used to convert the hashed data into a human-readable Bitcoin address format. While ASICs are highly optimized for specific tasks, including hashing, they may not be as well-suited for the additional operations involved in VanitySearch.

ASICs are designed for specific tasks and are commonly used for cryptocurrency mining, such as Bitcoin mining. They are optimized for high-speed computation of specific algorithms and are not general-purpose computing devices like CPUs or GPUs.

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[ABCbits]

Does anybody have or had a GPU mining rig? And I wonder if any of you with lots of hashing power had tried to generate a Vanity bitcoin address via VanitySearch? I'm talking about those who have at least tens of GPUs or in the best case, hundreds of them. I also wonder if any of you have tried to generate a Vanity address by using powerful AWS servers? Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address? I know my sentences are full of questions but I'm really curious. If you have tried none of them above, at least what's the longest Vanity address that you have generated?

I think you want to check for marketplace which let you rent GPU for any purpose, such as https://vast.ai/. Take note i DO NOT guarantee security of generated key using such marketplace.

Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address?

I don't think ASIC miners can be used to find vanity addresses. They're build for only one specific task, and it would be too expensive to build a dedicated ASIC to find vanity addresses.

Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address?

No. VanitySearch involves not only the hashing algorithm you mentioned (SHA-256) but also additional operations such as Base58 encoding or RIPEMD-160, which is used to convert the hashed data into a human-readable Bitcoin address format. While ASICs are highly optimized for specific tasks, including hashing, they may not be as well-suited for the additional operations involved in VanitySearch.

ASICs are designed for specific tasks and are commonly used for cryptocurrency mining, such as Bitcoin mining. They are optimized for high-speed computation of specific algorithms and are not general-purpose computing devices like CPUs or GPUs.

As reminder, NiceHash let you buy or sell hashrate for various algorithm where some of them can be done practically with CPU or GPU. But since AFAIK NiceHash only let you choose the mining pool, the answer is still no.

[LoyceV]

Take note i DO NOT guarantee security of generated key using such marketplace.

Using "split key" can solve that problem: the server will never know your final private key, and you can even create the split key on an offline system.

[Synchronice]

Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address?

I don't think ASIC miners can be used to find vanity addresses. They're build for only one specific task, and it would be too expensive to build a dedicated ASIC to find vanity addresses.

Don't people usually use NiceHash to rent their GPUs? Okay, you have the possibility to rent ASIC and GPU, so, my priority is GPU in this case.

While ASICs are highly optimized for specific tasks, including hashing, they may not be as well-suited for the additional operations involved in VanitySearch.

ASICs are designed for specific tasks and are commonly used for cryptocurrency mining, such as Bitcoin mining. They are optimized for high-speed computation of specific algorithms and are not general-purpose computing devices like CPUs or GPUs.

But ASICs aren't my priority. NiceHash also offers you to rent GPU hashrate, doesn't it? So, my question is, can I rent GPU hashrate from nicehash and dedicate that hashrate to VanitySearch? I know that's possible via Amazon or Google cloud servers and via other websites that rent GPU rigs but I don't know how possible is it to direct GPU hashrate to specific job on NiceHash.

I think you want to check for marketplace which let you rent GPU for any purpose, such as https://vast.ai/. Take note i DO NOT guarantee security of generated key using such marketplace.

Yes, I know that but as far as I know you are limited to rigs and can't rent more than what particular rig offers.

As reminder, NiceHash let you buy or sell hashrate for various algorithm where some of them can be done practically with CPU or GPU. But since AFAIK NiceHash only let you choose the mining pool, the answer is still no.

That's what I want to know.

[citb0in]

Don't people usually use NiceHash to rent their GPUs?

No. On NiceHash you rent hashrate which is produced by ASIC miners, not GPU. Although there are certain hash algorithms that allowe(d) GPUs to provide the hash rate. But when we talk about SHA-256 -and we do on this Bitcoin forum- we're talking about ASIC miners.

Okay, you have the possibility to rent ASIC and GPU, so, my priority is GPU in this case.

Then stick to vast.ai lambdarentals, linode, AWS or whatever suit your needs.

But ASICs aren't my priority. NiceHash also offers you to rent GPU hashrate, doesn't it? So, my question is, can I rent GPU hashrate from nicehash and dedicate that hashrate to VanitySearch?

Again --> No, this is not possible.

I know that's possible via Amazon or Google cloud servers and via other websites that rent GPU rigs but I don't know how possible is it to direct GPU hashrate to specific job on NiceHash.

see above

[ABCbits]

Take note i DO NOT guarantee security of generated key using such marketplace.

Using "split key" can solve that problem: the server will never know your final private key, and you can even create the split key on an offline system.

Thanks for the reminder, i frequently forget about split key mechanism.

I think you want to check for marketplace which let you rent GPU for any purpose, such as https://vast.ai/. Take note i DO NOT guarantee security of generated key using such marketplace.

Yes, I know that but as far as I know you are limited to rigs and can't rent more than what particular rig offers.

That's true. I just checked available rig, but at most you only can find rig with 10 GPU.

Don't people usually use NiceHash to rent their GPUs?

No. On NiceHash you rent hashrate which is produced by ASIC miners, not GPU. Although there are certain hash algorithms that allowe(d) GPUs to provide the hash rate. But when we talk about SHA-256 -and we do on this Bitcoin forum- we're talking about ASIC miners.

You should re-visit NiceHash,
1. This page shows you can mine with ASIC, GPU or CPU, https://www.nicehash.com/mining-hardware.
2. This page shows various hashrate you can buy, https://www.nicehash.com/pricing. For example, RandomXmonero can't be mined with ASIC.

Besides, @Synchronice never mention keyword ASIC or SHA-256.

[citb0in]

You should re-visit NiceHash,
1. This page shows you can mine with ASIC, GPU or CPU, https://www.nicehash.com/mining-hardware.
2. This page shows various hashrate you can buy, https://www.nicehash.com/pricing. For example, RandomXmonero can't be mined with ASIC.

Yes, I'm aware of that, that's why I said this:

Although there are certain hash algorithms that allowe(d) GPUs to provide the hash rate.

Besides, @Synchronice never mention keyword ASIC or SHA-256.

Since we are in the Bitcoin forum and not in a Shitcoin subforum, we are talking about BTC and therefore SHA-256. And the thread here is called VanitySearch and it is very much about Bitcoin address generation.

Well,

...And I wonder if any of you with lots of hashing power had tried to generate a Vanity bitcoin address via VanitySearch? I'm talking about those who have at least tens of GPUs or in the best case, hundreds of them. I also wonder if any of you have tried to generate a Vanity address by using powerful AWS servers? Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address? I know my sentences are full of questions but I'm really curious. If you have tried none of them above, at least what's the longest Vanity address that you have generated?

It will not be possible to rent SHA-256 hashrates from Nicehash in order to generate Bitcoin addresses using VanitySearch. This is simply not possible and I would like to point this out. Even if you use the Altcoin area you will not be able to run VanitySearch via Nicehash. You're not renting the GPU there, you're renting the hashrate that is explicitly designed for a very specific work process and produced. You will NOT be able to run a program or application on a GPU because you didn't rent GPU architecture to use it. You rented just the hash rate produced by a graphic card for a certain algorithm, nothing more.

If someone wants to rent GPUs in order to run standard programs at will, Nicehash is simply the wrong place to start because it doesn't work. Alternatives have been shown.

[Synchronice]

Besides, @Synchronice never mention keyword ASIC or SHA-256.

Since we are in the Bitcoin forum and not in a Shitcoin subforum, we are talking about BTC and therefore SHA-256. And the thread here is called VanitySearch and it is very much about Bitcoin address generation.

Why do you have to use word Shitcoin instead of altcoins? And the fact that we are on Bitcointalk doesn't mean we are automatically talking about SHA-256. For sure, we can't use ASICs for anything other than what they were created for because the abbreviation itself means application-specific integrated circuit, so, that's clear for everyone. My question was, since people rent their GPUs on Nicehash, if it was possible to hire those hashes to do whatever you want with them. I already have an answer to the question, thank everyone.

[citb0in]

Why do you have to use word Shitcoin instead of altcoins?

I don't have to, but I do because it reflects my opinion.

And the fact that we are on Bitcointalk doesn't mean we are automatically talking about SHA-256.

Oh yes, we do. You're posting under Bitcoin Forum > Bitcoin > Development & Technical Discussion so please stick to the forum rules.

In case you want to talk about shitcoins please stick to https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=67.0

My question was, since people rent their GPUs on Nicehash, if it was possible to hire those hashes to do whatever you want with them. I already have an answer to the question, thank everyone.

Glad you got helpful answers and solved the mystery

[Synchronice]

Why do you have to use word Shitcoin instead of altcoins?

I don't have to, but I do because it reflects my opinion.

Simply, altcoins doesn't mean shitcoins. There are alternative coins like Monero that aren't shit. It's wrong to call shitcoin to alternatives. But okay, that's your opinion.

Oh yes, we do. You're posting under Bitcoin Forum > Bitcoin > Development & Technical Discussion so please stick to the forum rules.

In case you want to talk about shitcoins please stick to https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=67.0

Give me remarks when (if) you'll (ever) become a moderator. Don't call yourself we because you don't represent other people.

Glad you got helpful answers and solved the mystery

That's not a right way to talk.

Finish line

[citb0in]

Give me remarks when (if) you'll (ever) become a moderator. Don't call yourself we because you don't represent other people.

I wonder how I should interpret your cognitive dissonance. Those were your words and I gave you a helpful answer in that context.

And the fact that we are on Bitcointalk doesn't mean we are automatically talking about SHA-256. For sure, we ...

puzzled

That's not a right way to talk.

I agree with you. I took the trouble to answer your questions and you're throwing stones in a glass house. Now I'm totally confused.

Finish line

dito

[ABCbits]

Besides, @Synchronice never mention keyword ASIC or SHA-256.

Since we are in the Bitcoin forum and not in a Shitcoin subforum, we are talking about BTC and therefore SHA-256. And the thread here is called VanitySearch and it is very much about Bitcoin address generation.

I would agree if @Synchronice ask about mining. But address generation not only use SHA-256, but also RIPEMD-160, ECDSA and other operation depending on which address type you want to generate.

[citb0in]

Besides, @Synchronice never mention keyword ASIC or SHA-256.

Since we are in the Bitcoin forum and not in a Shitcoin subforum, we are talking about BTC and therefore SHA-256. And the thread here is called VanitySearch and it is very much about Bitcoin address generation.

I would agree if @Synchronice ask about mining. But address generation not only use SHA-256, but also RIPEMD-160, ECDSA and other operation depending on which address type you want to generate.

It's not about mining, it's all related to Bitcoin Vanity address generation

Does anybody have or had a GPU mining rig? And I wonder if any of you with lots of hashing power had tried to generate a Vanity bitcoin address via VanitySearch? I'm talking about those who have at least tens of GPUs or in the best case, hundreds of them. I also wonder if any of you have tried to generate a Vanity address by using powerful AWS servers? Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address? I know my sentences are full of questions but I'm really curious. If you have tried none of them above, at least what's the longest Vanity address that you have generated?

All answers have been tailored to his questions and that's why I also pointed out to the fact that Nicehash cannot provide a solution to his needs (because of the mentioned other algorithms involved but also to the fact that he cannot rent a free-for-use GPU arch on NH).

[WhyFhy]

If only someone had made a system like nicehash for vanity wallet generation. I'd give the source code to anyone capable and willing to maintain and redeploy the service. (I'd prefer it be someone I know or know of)
 

[WanderingPhilospher]

If only someone had made a system like nicehash for vanity wallet generation. I'd give the source code to anyone capable and willing to maintain and redeploy the service. (I'd prefer it be someone I know or know of)
 

In your experience/opinion, what all would it take?

[WhyFhy]

If only someone had made a system like nicehash for vanity wallet generation. I'd give the source code to anyone capable and willing to maintain and redeploy the service. (I'd prefer it be someone I know or know of)
 

In your experience/opinion, what all would it take?

I ran it on a Dell R710 Google GSA server running server 2019 paired with a Tesla T4
The end points where mining rigs. (The endpoints can be anything running windows)
Payments where processed with opennode.
but it enabled a simpler payment system. (It requires server owner to kyc) That's what it was about, simplicity for the endpoint user.
It's a compartmentalized system with argument breaks wrote in mostly c#.
It's a trustless design as far as Bitcoin security goes.
Software wise it's like mining software. Servers the pool, endpoints are workers. It's just clever workarounds to look like a pool
We where going to pull device IDs and cross reference mks for live key count estimations
Endpoint workers are teslaagents that report to server.
 (They are pretty invasive we recommend keeping them on mining rigs and treating it like so)
Endpoint workers check work and only submit correct work.
Correct work got sent via email (jellyfish)
The endpoints run whatever software you want, but when a request comes in it closes that software and prioritizes the workers task untill finished.
You'd need a domain , email,  opennode account

I'd request a few things if I just hand this over.

 , if its repurposed for cracking it retains intended features as well to the public.
If you release SC , you have a checksum of some sort to verify it's the real deal.
Point the tip jar to the 1SPLiTKEY wallet.
Credit the 1SPLiTKEY Team.  I had a partner in this but they wished to remain anon, I'll respect their wishes but still inadvertently credit them this way.

[WanderingPhilospher]

If only someone had made a system like nicehash for vanity wallet generation. I'd give the source code to anyone capable and willing to maintain and redeploy the service. (I'd prefer it be someone I know or know of)
 

In your experience/opinion, what all would it take?

I ran it on a Dell R710 Google GSA server running server 2019 paired with a Tesla T4
The end points where mining rigs. (The endpoints can be anything running windows)
Payments where processed with opennode.
but it enabled a simpler payment system. (It requires server owner to kyc) That's what it was about, simplicity for the endpoint user.
It's a compartmentalized system with argument breaks wrote in mostly c#.
It's a trustless design as far as Bitcoin security goes.
Software wise it's like mining software. Servers the pool, endpoints are workers. It's just clever workarounds to look like a pool
We where going to pull device IDs and cross reference mks for live key count estimations
Endpoint workers are teslaagents that report to server.
 (They are pretty invasive we recommend keeping them on mining rigs and treating it like so)
Endpoint workers check work and only submit correct work.
Correct work got sent via email (jellyfish)
The endpoints run whatever software you want, but when a request comes in it closes that software and prioritizes the workers task untill finished.
You'd need a domain , email,  opennode account

I'd request a few things if I just hand this over.

 , if its repurposed for cracking it retains intended features as well to the public.
If you release SC , you have a checksum of some sort to verify it's the real deal.
Point the tip jar to the 1SPLiTKEY wallet.
Credit the 1SPLiTKEY Team.  I had a partner in this but they wished to remain anon, I'll respect their wishes but still inadvertently credit them this way.

Interesting.

For the server, doesn’t seem like it needs much juice, it basically lets the workers know when it’s time to work and what to work on, and then sends email, if correct work was found.

So you leased the server? Does it need to be paired with a GPU?

For the workers, it sounds like MRR, where your GPUs can work on whatever, until it’s rented. I like that.

How did you do worker payments, or were you go that point yet, where workers were paid for hashing or only paid for finding the requested address?

I’m interested…no doubt.

Are you willing to stay on, or are you wanting to be done with it completely?

[WhyFhy]

Interesting.

For the server, doesn’t seem like it needs much juice, it basically lets the workers know when it’s time to work and what to work on, and then sends email, if correct work was found.

So you leased the server? Does it need to be paired with a GPU?

For the workers, it sounds like MRR, where your GPUs can work on whatever, until it’s rented. I like that.

How did you do worker payments, or were you go that point yet, where workers were paid for hashing or only paid for finding the requested address?

I’m interested…no doubt.

Are you willing to stay on, or are you wanting to be done with it completely?

Naw, it doesn't need what I had it on. It was just cool looking and low wattage.
I own the physical unit.
It didn't need the GPU but you could run the worker on the server in case no workers where active.
We didn't have a worker payment system set up yet. It was a closed ecosphere .some things like workers retained too much information for an endpoint user in our opinion( partials and browser cookies) it psychically checked keys on bitaddress
These things where going to get worked on.
I'll consult , I scrumed/commissioned it. I learned what c# I know on this project.
Workers are .py
Ideally you should be proficient fullstack dev to take this project on.

[OgNasty]

Does anybody have or had a GPU mining rig? And I wonder if any of you with lots of hashing power had tried to generate a Vanity bitcoin address via VanitySearch? I'm talking about those who have at least tens of GPUs or in the best case, hundreds of them. I also wonder if any of you have tried to generate a Vanity address by using powerful AWS servers? Is it possible to direct hashrates rented on Nicehash to generate a vanity Bitcoin address? I know my sentences are full of questions but I'm really curious. If you have tried none of them above, at least what's the longest Vanity address that you have generated?

I have a few GPU mining rigs and have used them to generate vanity addresses for my Minted Seats coins that I engrave and sell to supporters.  At one point I think I was running 5 GPUs for a period of several years.  The longest vanity address I ever generated was probably one of the 1NastyFans addresses I've made or maybe one of the addresses for my Mythical Creatures coin set.  More impressive though is that I used vanity addresses to generate sequential addresses for my coins.  Hundreds of different addresses in order starting with for example: 1Nasty__.  It took quite a bit of time to get a 9 digit (10 if you count the 1) vanity address, and even the 8 digit vanities, but 7 digits are pretty easy to get.

[stilichovandal]

I tried running it on 4090 and below is my speed. Is it a good speed?


.\VanitySearch.exe -stop -gpu 1Testx232f
VanitySearch v1.19
Difficulty: 173346595075428800
Search: 1Testx232f [Compressed]
Start Sat Feb 17 17:40:57 2024
Base Key: DA5A15FF6EE38ABBC1D0F21D881998D19D0009F88479FBF0D83000D59697C316
Number of CPU thread: 31
GPU: GPU #0 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (128x0 cores) Grid(1024x128)
[8645.60 Mkey/s][GPU 8554.04 Mkey/s][Total 2^37.74][Prob 0.0%][50% in 160.9d][Found 0]