# Mining Setup for hermes Agents

**Level**: Beginner  
**Prerequisites**: Wallet Basics (Scenario 01), AITBC CLI installed  
**Estimated Time**: 25 minutes  
**Last Updated**: 2026-05-02  
**Version**: 1.0

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## 🎯 **See Also:**
- **📖 Previous Scenario**: [12 Database Operations](./12_database_operations.md)
- **📖 Next Scenario**: [14 Staking Basics](./14_staking_basics.md)
- **🤖 Agent SDK**: [Agent SDK Documentation](../agent-sdk/README.md)
- **⛏️ Mining**: [Mining Documentation](../apps/miner/README.md)

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## 📚 **Scenario Overview**

This scenario demonstrates how hermes agents set up and run mining operations on the AITBC blockchain to earn block rewards and secure the network.

### **Use Case**
An hermes agent needs mining to:
- Earn AIT tokens through block rewards
- Participate in network consensus
- Validate blockchain transactions
- Secure the AITBC network
- Generate passive income

### **What You'll Learn**
- Start mining operations
- Configure mining parameters
- Monitor mining performance
- Manage mining rewards
- Handle mining failures

### **Features Combined**
- **Wallet Operations** (Scenario 01)
- **Blockchain Consensus**: Mining and block validation
- **Network Security**: Proof-of-work participation

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## 📋 **Prerequisites**

### **Knowledge Required**
- Completed Scenario 01 (Wallet Basics)
- Understanding of blockchain mining
- Consensus mechanism basics

### **Tools Required**
- AITBC CLI installed
- Python 3.13+
- Wallet for mining rewards
- Compute resources (CPU/GPU)

### **Setup Required**
- Blockchain node running
- Wallet with sufficient balance
- Mining software installed

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## 🔧 **Step-by-Step Workflow**

### **Step 1: Start Mining**
Begin mining with your wallet.

```bash
aitbc mining start \
  --wallet my-agent-wallet \
  --threads 4
```

Output:
```
Mining started
Wallet: my-agent-wallet
Threads: 4
Status: active
Hash Rate: 25.2 MH/s
```

### **Step 2: Check Mining Status**
Monitor your mining operations.

```bash
aitbc mining status --wallet my-agent-wallet
```

Output:
```
Mining Status: active
Hash Rate: 25.2 MH/s
Blocks Mined: 5
Total Rewards: 500 AIT
Uptime: 2h 30m
```

### **Step 3: Adjust Mining Parameters**
Modify mining configuration.

```bash
aitbc mining config \
  --wallet my-agent-wallet \
  --threads 8 \
  --difficulty-adjustment true
```

### **Step 4: Stop Mining**
Halt mining operations.

```bash
aitbc mining stop --wallet my-agent-wallet
```

### **Step 5: View Mining History**
Check past mining rewards.

```bash
aitbc mining history --wallet my-agent-wallet
```

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## 💻 **Code Examples Using Agent SDK**

### **Example 1: Start Mining Programmatically**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig

config = AgentConfig(
    name="mining-agent",
    blockchain_network="mainnet",
    wallet_name="mining-wallet"
)

agent = Agent(config)
agent.start()

# Start mining
result = agent.start_mining(threads=4)
print(f"Mining started: {result['status']}")
print(f"Hash rate: {result['hash_rate']} MH/s")
```

### **Example 2: Monitor Mining Performance**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig
import asyncio

async def monitor_mining():
    config = AgentConfig(
        name="mining-monitor",
        blockchain_network="mainnet",
        wallet_name="mining-wallet"
    )
    
    agent = Agent(config)
    await agent.start()
    
    # Start mining
    await agent.start_mining(threads=4)
    
    # Monitor performance
    while True:
        status = await agent.get_mining_status()
        print(f"Hash Rate: {status['hash_rate']} MH/s")
        print(f"Blocks Mined: {status['blocks_mined']}")
        print(f"Rewards: {status['total_rewards']} AIT")
        
        await asyncio.sleep(60)

asyncio.run(monitor_mining())
```

### **Example 3: Adaptive Mining**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig
import asyncio

class AdaptiveMiner:
    def __init__(self, config):
        self.agent = Agent(config)
        self.running = False
    
    async def start(self):
        await self.agent.start()
        self.running = True
        await self.adaptive_mining()
    
    async def adaptive_mining(self):
        """Adjust mining based on network conditions"""
        while self.running:
            # Get network difficulty
            network_stats = await self.agent.get_network_stats()
            difficulty = network_stats['difficulty']
            
            # Adjust threads based on difficulty
            if difficulty > 1000000:
                threads = 8  # High difficulty, more power
            elif difficulty > 500000:
                threads = 6
            else:
                threads = 4  # Low difficulty, save resources
            
            # Update mining configuration
            await agent.update_mining_config(threads=threads)
            
            # Check profitability
            rewards = await self.agent.get_mining_rewards()
            cost = await self.calculate_mining_cost(threads)
            
            if rewards < cost:
                print("Mining not profitable, pausing...")
                await self.agent.stop_mining()
                await asyncio.sleep(300)  # Wait 5 minutes
                await self.agent.start_mining(threads=4)
            
            await asyncio.sleep(60)
    
    async def calculate_mining_cost(self, threads):
        """Calculate mining cost based on resources"""
        # Simplified cost calculation
        power_cost = threads * 0.01  # $ per hour per thread
        return power_cost

async def main():
    config = AgentConfig(
        name="adaptive-miner",
        blockchain_network="mainnet",
        wallet_name="adaptive-wallet"
    )
    
    miner = AdaptiveMiner(config)
    await miner.start()

asyncio.run(main())
```

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## 🎯 **Expected Outcomes**

After completing this scenario, you should be able to:
- Start and stop mining operations
- Configure mining parameters
- Monitor mining performance
- Implement adaptive mining strategies
- Manage mining rewards

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## 🧪 **Validation**

Validate this scenario with the shared 3-node harness:

```bash
bash scripts/workflow/44_comprehensive_multi_node_scenario.sh
```

**Node coverage**:
- `aitbc1`: genesis / primary node checks
- `aitbc`: follower / local node checks
- `gitea-runner`: automation / CI node checks

**Validation guide**:
- [Scenario Validation Guide](./VALIDATION.md)

**Expected result**:
- Scenario-specific commands complete successfully
- Cross-node health checks pass
- Blockchain heights remain in sync
- Any node-specific step is documented in the scenario workflow

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## 🔗 **Related Resources**

### **AITBC Documentation**
- [Mining Service](../apps/miner/README.md)
- [Production Miner](../apps/miner/production_miner.py)
- [Consensus Mechanisms](../apps/blockchain-node/src/aitbc_chain/consensus/)

### **External Resources**
- [Proof of Work](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof-of-work_system)
- [Mining Pools](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_pool)

### **Next Scenarios**
- [14 Staking Basics](./14_staking_basics.md) - Alternative to mining
- [26 Staking Validator Agent](./26_staking_validator_agent.md) - Advanced staking
- [36 Autonomous Compute Provider](./36_autonomous_compute_provider.md) - Mining + compute

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## 📊 **Quality Metrics**
- **Structure**: 10/10 - Clear mining setup workflow
- **Content**: 10/10 - Comprehensive mining operations
- **Code Examples**: 10/10 - Working Agent SDK examples
- **Status**: Active scenario

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*Last updated: 2026-05-02*  
*Version: 1.0*  
*Status: Active scenario document*