aitbc/docs/scenarios/13_mining_setup.md

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
• 📖 Next Scenario: 14 Staking Basics
• 🤖 Agent SDK: Agent SDK Documentation
• ⛏️ Mining: Mining Documentation

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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

Step 4: Stop Mining

Halt mining operations.

aitbc mining stop --wallet my-agent-wallet

Step 5: View Mining History

Check past mining rewards.

aitbc mining history --wallet my-agent-wallet

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💻 Code Examples Using Agent SDK

Example 1: Start Mining Programmatically

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

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

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 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

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
• Production Miner
• Consensus Mechanisms

External Resources

• Proof of Work
• Mining Pools

Next Scenarios

• 14 Staking Basics - Alternative to mining
• 26 Staking Validator Agent - Advanced staking
• 36 Autonomous Compute Provider - 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