Gold CPU - First PoW Token on Pump.fun

# Overview

Gold CPU is the premier Proof-of-Work (PoW) token on Pump.fun, bringing the rush of the gold standard to the Solana ecosystem.

$GOLD introduces a geological mining reward system. We turn creator incentives into raw earning opportunities. $GOLD allows users to earn real on-chain rewards through excavation—funded by creator rewards that are used to buy back $GOLD from the market and deposit it into the Nugget Vault for miners.

Our mining algorithm is specifically designed for CPU mining, ensuring fair distribution and preventing GPU or ASIC dominance. Anyone with a computer or mobile device can participate in the excavation and earn $GOLD tokens.

The token creator rewards are collected every 3 minutes and used to buy $GOLD tokens, which are sent to the Nugget Vault. This vault is then used to reward the miners who find blocks.

🏦 Nugget Vault Wallet

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# How It Works

The Gold CPU excavation process works as follows:

Surveying (Connection)

When you click "Start Digging," a popup appears where you enter your Solana wallet address. Your browser establishes a secure WebSocket connection to our mining pool.

Claim Distribution

The pool sends you an excavation task containing: A Nugget Header template, the current difficulty target, and a nonce range to search.

Excavation Loop

Your CPU iterates through nonce values, computing SHA-256 hashes. If the hash meets the difficulty target, you've struck a Valid Nugget. The solution is submitted to the pool for verification.

Payout

When you find a nugget, $GOLD tokens are sent instantly to your wallet address.

# How to Dig (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to start your rig and earn $GOLD tokens:

1Click "Start Mining"

On the homepage, click the gold "Start Mining" button. This opens the mining configuration popup.

2Enter Your Wallet Address

Paste your Solana wallet address in the input field. This is where your $GOLD rewards will be sent automatically. No wallet connection is required – just paste the address.

3Select CPU Cores

Use the slider or +/- buttons to choose how many CPU cores to dedicate to the rig.

• The popup automatically detects your available CPU cores.
• Default is set to 25% (recommended for normal computer use).
• More cores = higher hashrate = better chance of finding nuggets.
• Using all cores will maximize speed but may slow down other applications.

4Activate Rig

Click "Start Mining with X Cores" to begin. You'll see:

• Your hashrate updating in real-time.
• The number of active miners displayed in the stats panel.
• Your earnings accumulating when you find nuggets.

5Stop Mining

Click "Stop Mining" anytime to halt the process.

⚡ CPU Core Recommendations

25%

Balanced mining with normal computer use (default, recommended)

50%

Higher hashrate while doing light tasks

75%

Heavy mining with minimal other tasks

100%

Maximum hashrate (computer may feel slower)

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Keep the browser tab open – mining stops when you close the tab.
• Mining works in background tabs, but some browsers may throttle performance.

# Mining Algorithm

Gold CPU uses a modified SHA-256 algorithm optimized for CPU prospecting:

mining-algorithm.js

function excavate(nuggetHeader, target, nonceStart, nonceEnd) {
  for (nonce = nonceStart; nonce < nonceEnd; nonce++) {
    header = nuggetHeader + nonce
    hash = SHA256(SHA256(header))
    
    if (hash < target) {
      return { nonce, hash }  // Valid nugget found!
    }
  }
  return null  // No valid nugget in this vein
}

The difficulty adjusts every nugget to maintain an average find time of 15 minutes. This ensures consistent rewards regardless of network hashrate fluctuations.

# Wallet Setup

To mine $GOLD tokens, you just need to type in your Solana wallet address. No wallet connection needed – simply paste your wallet address when you start digging, and rewards will be sent directly to that address.

✓ Supported Wallets

Any Solana wallet address works: Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, or any other Solana-compatible wallet.

# Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the $GOLD token contract address (CA)?

Check pinned social posts for the official CA.

Q:How much can I earn?

Earnings depend on your hashrate relative to the network. The more powerful your computer is, the more nuggets you can find.

Q:Will mining damage my computer?

Mining uses CPU resources but operates within safe parameters. Your CPU may run warmer and your fans may be louder while the rig is active.

Q:Can I mine on mobile?

Yes, mobile mining is fully supported.

Q:How do I receive my rewards?

Rewards are sent instantly to your wallet address after finding each nugget. No claiming needed – your $GOLD tokens arrive automatically.

Q:Why is my hashrate fluctuating?

Hashrate naturally varies based on your CPU load, temperature, and available resources. Some variance is normal.

Q:How many CPU cores should I use?

It depends on what else you're doing. The default is 25%, which is good for normal computer use. Use more cores for higher hashrate, fewer if you need your computer for other tasks.

Q:What happens if I use all my CPU cores?

Your hashrate will be maximized, but your computer may feel slower for other tasks. The mining popup shows a warning when selecting 100% cores.

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