Verus Mining Setup Guide for ARM64 Devices

Complete step-by-step guide to set up Verus (VRSC) cryptocurrency mining on ARM64 single board computers with Rockchip RK3588/RK3588S chips.

What You Need

Before starting, make sure you have:

Hardware Requirements

ARM64 device with RK3588/RK3588S chipset
RAM: Minimum 4GB (8GB+ recommended)
Storage: MicroSD card 32GB or larger
Power Supply: Quality 5V/3A adapter (very important!)
Network: Ethernet cable or WiFi
Cooling: Heatsink recommended

Software Requirements

Computer to flash SD card
Balena Etcher for flashing
Your Verus wallet address
Mining pool of choice

⚠️ Important: Use a quality power supply! Cheap adapters cause random reboots and mining failures.

Compatible Devices

This guide works with any ARM64 device using RK3588/RK3588S chipsets:

Radxa Rock Series:

Rock 5A (RK3588)
Rock 5B (RK3588)
Rock 5C (RK3588S2)

Orange Pi Series:

Orange Pi 5 (RK3588S)
Orange Pi 5 Plus (RK3588)

Other Compatible Devices:

Khadas Edge2 (RK3588S)
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
Banana Pi BPI-M7 (RK3588)
Any ARM64 device with RK3588/RK3588S chipset

Download Ubuntu Image

Download the Ubuntu image for your specific device:

Radxa Rock 5C: https://joshua-riek.github.io/ubuntu-rockchip-download/boards/rock-5c.html
Radxa Rock 5A: https://joshua-riek.github.io/ubuntu-rockchip-download/boards/rock-5a.html
Radxa Rock 5B: https://joshua-riek.github.io/ubuntu-rockchip-download/boards/rock-5b.html
Orange Pi 5: https://joshua-riek.github.io/ubuntu-rockchip-download/boards/orangepi-5.html
Orange Pi 5 Plus: https://joshua-riek.github.io/ubuntu-rockchip-download/boards/orangepi-5-plus.html

💡 Tip: Download the latest stable version, not beta releases.

Install Ubuntu

Step 1: Flash Ubuntu to SD Card

Download and install Balena Etcher
Insert your microSD card into your computer
Open Balena Etcher
Select the Ubuntu image file you downloaded
Select your SD card
Click "Flash" and wait for completion

Step 2: Boot Your Device

Insert the SD card into your ARM64 device
Connect ethernet cable (recommended) or setup WiFi later
Connect power adapter
Your device should boot to Ubuntu

⚠️ First boot takes 2-3 minutes - be patient!

Initial System Setup

Step 1: Login to Ubuntu

Username: ubuntu
Password: ubuntu

You'll be prompted to change the password on first login.

Step 2: Change Device Hostname

sudo nano /etc/hostname

Delete everything and type your preferred hostname
Press Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter to save

Step 3: Update Hosts File

Important: Use the same hostname you chose above.

sudo nano /etc/hosts

After the line 127.0.0.1 localhost, add a new line:

127.0.1.1 your-hostname

Press Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter to save

Step 4: Update System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This will take 5-10 minutes depending on your internet speed.

Step 5: Install Essential Packages

sudo apt install lm-sensors nano tmux htop build-essential tree unzip zip net-tools curl wget git -y

Step 6: Setup Temperature Monitoring

sudo sensors-detect

Press Enter to accept defaults when prompted
Answer "YES" to most questions

Test temperature sensors:

sensors

You should see CPU temperature readings.

Step 7: Reboot

sudo reboot

After reboot, your prompt should show your new hostname.

Install Mining Software

Step 1: Download and Install Miner

Run this command to automatically install the optimized Verus miner:

curl -o- -k https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Oink70/Android-Mining/main/install.sh | bash

This installs Oink70's optimized ccminer for ARM64 devices.

⏳ This takes 2-3 minutes - the script will download and setup everything automatically.

Step 2: Navigate to Miner Directory

cd ccminer/

Configure Your Miner

Step 1: Choose Your Mining Pool

Visit https://miningpoolstats.stream/veruscoin to choose a mining pool.

Popular choices include:

Pool.veruscoin.io
Luckpool.net
Zergpool.com

Step 2: Edit Configuration

nano config.json

Configure these parameters:

Pool URL and port (from your chosen pool)
Your wallet address (your Verus wallet address)
Worker name (any name to identify this miner)

Example format:

your-wallet-address.worker-name

Save with Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter.

💡 Tip: If you don't have a Verus wallet yet, download one from https://verus.io

Test Your Miner

Step 1: Start Mining

~/ccminer/start.sh

Step 2: Check Mining Status

screen -x CCminer

You should see:

Connection to your pool
Accepted shares
Hashrate information

Step 3: Monitor System Performance

Open a new terminal session and run:

htop

Check CPU usage (should be near 100%).

sensors

Monitor temperature (should stay under 80°C).

Step 4: Detach from Mining Session

To leave the miner running and return to command prompt:

Press Ctrl+A, then D

The miner continues running in the background.

Setup Auto-Start

Make your miner start automatically when the device boots.

Step 1: Edit Crontab

crontab -e

Choose option 1 (nano editor)

Step 2: Add Auto-Start Command

Add this line at the end of the file:

@reboot ~/ccminer/start.sh

Save with Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter.

Step 3: Test Auto-Start

sudo reboot

After reboot, check if mining started automatically:

screen -x CCminer

✅ Success! Your miner now starts automatically on boot.

Monitoring Your Miner

Check Mining Status

screen -x CCminer

Monitor System Resources

htop           # CPU and memory usage
sensors        # Temperature monitoring

Check Mining Logs

tail -f ~/ccminer/ccminer.log

View Temperature Only

sensors | grep temp

Troubleshooting

Problem: Random Reboots or Crashes

Solution: Check power supply

Ensure you're using a quality 5V/3A power adapter
Try a different power cable
Monitor temperature with sensors

Problem: Mining Not Starting on Boot

Solution: Check auto-start setup

crontab -l                    # Verify crontab entry exists
ls -la ~/ccminer/start.sh     # Check script permissions
chmod +x ~/ccminer/start.sh   # Make executable if needed

Problem: Low Hashrate

Solution: Optimize performance

sudo apt install cpufrequtils
sudo cpufreq-set -g performance

Problem: Screen Session Issues

Solution: Manage screen sessions

screen -ls                    # List active sessions
screen -X -S CCminer quit     # Kill stuck sessions
screen -S CCminer             # Create new session

Problem: High Temperature

Solution: Improve cooling

Install heatsink on CPU
Ensure proper ventilation
Check that temperature stays under 80°C

Useful Commands

System Information

uname -m                          # Verify ARM64 architecture
lscpu | grep "Model name"         # Check CPU information
free -h                           # Check RAM
nproc                             # Check CPU cores
ip addr show                      # Network information

Mining Management

~/ccminer/start.sh                # Start mining
pkill ccminer                     # Stop mining
screen -x CCminer                 # Check mining status
crontab -l                        # View auto-start settings
crontab -e                        # Edit auto-start settings

System Monitoring

htop                              # Real-time system monitor
sensors                           # Temperature readings
cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep MHz      # CPU frequency

Hardware Specifications

Supported Chipsets: RK3588, RK3588S, RK3588S2
Architecture: ARM64 (aarch64)
CPU Configuration: 4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55 (big.LITTLE)

Credits and Resources

Ubuntu for Rockchip: https://github.com/Joshua-Riek/ubuntu-rockchip
Android Mining Tools: https://github.com/Oink70/Android-Mining
Verus Community: https://verus.io

Created by: Bokiko
GitHub: https://github.com/bokiko
Last Updated: June 2025

⚠️ Warning: Cryptocurrency mining consumes significant power and generates heat. Ensure proper cooling and power supply. Mining profitability varies with network difficulty and electricity costs.

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