How to mine crypto with your phone in 1 minute!

Summary

This video explains how to mine Acurast using ordinary and secondhand phones, describing two simple setups: the light app (runs in the background on your everyday phone) and the core processor (dedicates a phone solely to mining for higher rewards). It walks through creating a MetaMask wallet, connecting to rebellion.acurast.com and console.acurast.com, scanning QR codes to register devices, and troubleshooting (factory reset/wipe data and add phones one at a time to avoid ‘red’ inactive status). The host notes CACU testnet tokens convert to ACU at mainnet launch in March–April 2025 and encourages completing easy Rebellion quests to maximize rewards.

Takeaways

• 😀 Anyone can start mining Acurast with their phone in just a minute for free, without needing technical expertise.
• 📱 Acurast allows mining through two options: the Light Processor app (background mining) and the Core Processor (exclusive mining).
• 💰 The Core Processor setup offers higher token rewards, but it locks the phone for mining only and requires a factory reset to set up.
• 🔧 Cheap, secondhand, or even slightly broken phones can be used for mining Acurast, as long as they can connect to Wi-Fi.
• 📱 The Light Processor setup is ideal for everyday phones, as it works in the background without restricting phone functionality.
• 🌍 Acurast provides a decentralized computing network where mobile phone computational power is used to support real-world applications.
• 🦊 To start mining, users need a MetaMask wallet and must connect to the Acurast Rebellion platform using a code.
• ⚙️ Multiple phones can be added to the mining farm by scanning a QR code via the Rebellion Console, though patience is required for successful setup.
• 🔴 If phones show a red 'inactive' status, users should reset the phone and ensure each device is added one at a time.
• 💡 Users can earn additional tokens (MIST and CACU) through quests in the Rebellion program, which might increase the future value of ACU tokens.
• 🚀 The ACU token, which will have real dollar value, will be launched in March/April 2025, making early mining efforts potentially profitable.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Acurast mining farm described in the video?

The Acurast mining farm is set up to mine Acurast tokens using mobile phones. These phones provide computational power to Acurast's decentralized network, which supports real-world applications.

What are the two ways to start mining Acurast with a phone?

The two ways to mine Acurast with a phone are: 1) Using the Acurast processor light app, which runs in the background. 2) Using the core processor, which dedicates the entire phone to mining Acurast.

What is the main difference between the light processor and the core processor?

The light processor allows the phone to continue normal use, running the mining app in the background. The core processor, on the other hand, dedicates the entire phone to mining Acurast and does not allow other activities on the phone.

Can broken or secondhand phones be used for mining Acurast?

Yes, even somewhat broken phones can be used for mining Acurast, as long as they are functional enough to connect to Wi-Fi and run the mining app.

How do you add a phone to the Acurast mining farm?

To add a phone, you need to first connect a MetaMask wallet, visit 'rebellion.Acurast.com', and follow the steps to generate a QR code. The phone can then be connected by scanning this QR code.

What should you do if the phone shows a red 'inactive' status?

If the phone shows a red inactive status, it's recommended to wipe the phone's data (factory reset), reboot it, and scan the new QR code to reinitiate the mining setup.

What are the two main types of tokens mentioned in the video, and how are they related to Acurast mining?

The two main tokens are CACU (a testnet token) and ACU (the real token). CACU tokens will be converted into ACU tokens in March or April 2025 when Acurast launches its mainnet, and the more CACU tokens mined, the more ACU tokens one will earn.

What is the Rebellion program, and how does it relate to mining Acurast?

The Rebellion program is a part of Acurast where users can perform quests to earn MIST tokens. These MIST tokens may influence the amount of ACU tokens users will receive later, providing additional rewards for mining Acurast.

How can users maximize their rewards when mining Acurast?

Users can maximize their rewards by using the core processor setup on multiple phones, performing all the available quests in the Rebellion program, and gathering as many MIST tokens as possible, which could affect their future ACU rewards.

Why is it important to refresh the MetaMask wallet and the console site when adding multiple phones?

Refreshing the MetaMask wallet and the console site ensures that each phone gets its own unique QR code, preventing setup issues and red 'inactive' statuses when adding multiple phones at once.