Epic Cash Mining Guide 2026: CPU, GPU, Wallet and Pool Safety

Epic Cash mining status in 2026

Epic Cash mainnet and mining remain active, but the 2019 setup instructions below should not be followed as written. The project has moved its primary code and downloads to EpicCash's GitHub organization and official download page. The old epic.tech/mining URL now returns a 404, and the article's IceMining address, port, account flow and payout process were not verified as a current configuration.

Component	Current status on 13 August 2026
Epic mainnet	Live; the official node repository states mainnet status
CPU mining	RandomX
GPU mining	ProgPoW, normally through OpenCL; configuration and hardware support vary
ASIC/high-memory mining	CuckAToo31+; official documentation describes ASICs or GPUs with at least 11 GB
Latest node release checked	Epic node v4.0.3, published 11 June 2026, with checksum files for its packaged binaries
Current wallet method	GUI wallet supports a Public Epic Address and Epicbox relay, as well as transaction files
Old IceMining example	Historical only; do not copy its credentials or stratum endpoint without fresh verification

Safe setup checklist

Start at epiccash.com/downloads. Follow its links to the EpicCash GitHub organization instead of downloading a miner from an ad, forum attachment, file mirror or direct message.
Choose the correct current component: the node server, wallet and standalone miner are separate repositories. Pool mining may not require a local full node, while solo mining normally does.
Download only the release for the correct operating system and CPU architecture. Where a release provides a SHA-256 checksum file, calculate the downloaded file's hash locally and compare every character before running it.
Scan the archive, keep the operating system and GPU drivers current, and test first on a non-critical machine. Mining software is frequently impersonated or bundled with credential stealers.
Create or restore the wallet from official software. Record the seed phrase offline and never enter it into a pool dashboard, miner configuration, support chat or “wallet sync” website.
Confirm the current algorithm, stratum hostname, port, username format, payout method, fee and minimum payout directly with the selected pool. Test a small payout before committing significant hashpower.
Set conservative CPU/GPU temperature and power limits, measure electricity at the wall, and monitor rejected or stale shares. Stop if cooling, cables or power supplies exceed safe ratings.

Choosing CPU, GPU or pool mining

Epic's multi-algorithm design still assigns RandomX to general-purpose CPUs, ProgPoW to GPUs and CuckAToo31+ to specialized or high-memory hardware. That does not mean any computer made after 2018 will mine profitably. Profit depends on network difficulty, block allocation, pool fees, rejected shares, hardware depreciation, exchange liquidity, taxes and the miner's actual electricity price.

Use a measured calculation rather than the 2019 earnings example:

daily profit = mined EPIC × realizable EPIC price − (wall watts ÷ 1,000 × 24 × electricity price per kWh) − pool and withdrawal costs

“Realizable price” matters because a quoted market price may have limited order-book depth. A calculator is only an estimate; difficulty and price can move before a payout arrives.

Pool mining lowers payout variance but adds pool-counterparty and concentration risk. Solo mining avoids pool custody and fees but produces irregular rewards and requires a correctly synchronized node, wallet listener and stratum configuration. A small miner can run for a long period without finding a solo block.

Epic Cash wallet and payouts have changed

The statement below that Epic “doesn't have a receive address” is outdated. Epic still uses MimbleWimble's interactive transaction construction, but the current GUI wallet presents a Public Epic Address. Epicbox works like an encrypted relay: the sender and receiver do not need to be online at the same moment, although both wallets must check in for the exchange and finalization steps to complete.

The official GUI guide also documents transaction-file transfers. The seed phrase remains the wallet's critical secret. A public Epic address can be shared for receipt; a seed phrase, wallet password or private key cannot.

Corrections to the 2019 guide

The original download URL is obsolete and currently returns 404.
The hard-coded IceMining stratum example is not a verified 2026 pool configuration.
Profit cannot be inferred from hardware age or the author's October 2019 result of 1.1 EPIC per day.
The modern GUI wallet has a Public Epic Address and Epicbox workflow; direct public-IP listening is no longer the only practical receive method.
RandomX is optimized for CPUs and resistant to specialized advantages by design, but it is inaccurate to say it can function only on CPUs or that ASIC resistance is absolute.
Epic uses MimbleWimble transaction aggregation and cut-through. Calling its privacy simply “CoinJoin and IP-shielding” is an incomplete description.

Original October 2019 guide (historical archive)

The original article is preserved substantially as written below. Its download link, pool endpoint, earnings, wallet flow and hardware assumptions are historical and should not be used as current instructions.

What is Epic Cash?

Epic Cash is a privacy focused cryptocurrency designed function like cash in the digital age. It’s got in-built privacy features using Mimblewimble technology (Epic Cash is a fork of GRIN – no traceable addresses, CoinJoin and IP-shielding). What makes Epic Cash different is that it can be mined using any of the 3 of the hottest mining algorithms – RandomX, ProgPoW and Cuckoo. This means both CPU and GPU miners can mine Epic Cash. In this tutorial we’ll cover the basics to get started and tips on solo-mining (if that’s you’re thing)

To read more about the technology behind Epic Cash, check out our full guide on MimbleWimble

Epic Cash Mining Hardware

In order to mine Epic cash, you’ll need a modern Graphics Processor (GPU) or CPU that is fast enough to mine at a profitable rate. Generally speaking, hardware that is manufactured after 2018 is usually efficient enough to EPIC at a reasonable rate. Here is a list of the latest GPUs and their hashrate.

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Epic Cash Mining Guide (Easy)

The easiest way to mine Epic Cash is via a mining-pool (easy to set-up, predictable payments)

For this setup, I’ll be using the Icemining Pool. To get started,

Download the Epic Cash mining client on either Windows or Linux: https://epic.tech/mining/ (download epic-miner).
Unzip the contents of the file
Edit the file epic-miner.toml (Linux – /etc/epic-miner.toml, Windows (same folder as epic-miner.exe)

Add the following information to connect to the mining pool (replace USERNAME and PASSWORD with you’re desired information, keep this information safe as it’ll be required for withdrawal)

# listening epic stratum server url
stratum_server_addr = "epic.icemining.ca:4000"
login for the stratum server (if required)
stratum_server_login = “USERNAME”
password for the stratum server (if required)
stratum_server_password = “PASSWORD”

Now you’re good to start mining by running epic-miner (epic-miner.exe on windows, epic-miner on linux)

At this point you can log onto the mining dashboard at https://icemining.ca/?address= to check if your miner is successfully connected and mining. You can optimise your mining efficiency by following this guide.

Payouts

To receive payouts from the pool, you’ll need to have a working epic-wallet. This is because unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, epic doesn’t have an “receive address”. Follow the setup guide to start your epic-wallet. To get the payouts, select “other listener” and enter your ip followed by the mining password.

Unlike Bitcoin transactions where there are cryptocurrency addresses, Epic Cash withdraw requires that your epic-node is online and accessible. This is a major advantage of MimbleWimble transactions where there are no addresses, and hence less methods to invade a user’s privacy.

How do you view balance on epic cash?

You can view your epic cash wallet balance by typing the command “epic-wallet info” (Linux) or on Windows, open epic-wallet folder and run epic-wallet-info. Make sure Epic-wallet and Epic server are both running to view the balance.

RandomX CPU mining

RandomX is a new cryptocurrency mining algorithm designed improve the distribution of mined cryptocurrencies more evenly to a broader base of users. The idea is that everyone with a computer has a CPU, and hence an algorithm that favors the CPU will be more inclusive. Random is is designed to only function on CPUs, with strong resistance to both GPU and ASIC mining. This is achieved by making use of functions only available on modern day CPUs, such as virtualization. RandomX has already been audited and is currently deployed on Epic Cash and will be deployed on Monero.

FAQ

Whats your profit / earnings: I mined with CPU only (Intel Core i7 3700) and earned about 1.1 EPIC per day at 960 hps (1st October 2019). You can find out more benchmarks at epic benchmarks.

Whats better – Solo Mining or Pool Mining: I’ve mining both solo and with the icemining pool. Pool mining was the best ways to start as I was able to find out my 24-h yield and move test send with smaller amounts of EPIC. Later one I migrated to solo-mining as I can minimize downtime as I ran my own wallet and node.

Resources

Epic Cash Code Repository: https://gitlab.com/epiccash
Mimble Wimble Guide: https://boxmining.com/mimblewimble/
Mimblewimble/grin Repository: https://github.com/mimblewimble/grin

Frequently asked questions (2026)

Can Epic Cash still be mined?

Yes. Epic Cash mainnet remains live and the current node repository supports mining. CPU, GPU and specialized-hardware miners use different proof-of-work algorithms.

Which algorithm does Epic Cash use?

Epic is a multi-algorithm network: RandomX targets CPUs, ProgPoW targets commodity GPUs, and CuckAToo31+ targets ASICs or GPUs with substantial memory.

Where should the Epic Cash miner be downloaded?

Start at the official downloads page and follow its link to github.com/EpicCash/epic-miner. Do not rely on the obsolete epic.tech/mining URL or a third-party binary mirror.

How can an Epic Cash download be verified?

Use a release's published SHA-256 file when one is provided. Calculate the downloaded archive's SHA-256 hash locally and compare it with the official value before extraction or execution.

Is CPU mining Epic Cash profitable?

It depends on measured hashrate, pool results, difficulty, electricity, cooling, token liquidity and hardware cost. The 1.1 EPIC-per-day result in the archived guide was measured in October 2019 and is not a forecast.

Is pool mining or solo mining better?

A pool generally gives smaller, more regular payouts but charges fees and introduces reliance on the operator. Solo mining has high variance and requires a working node and wallet; a small miner may wait a long time for a block.

Does Epic Cash have wallet addresses?

The current GUI wallet shows a Public Epic Address and uses Epicbox as its default transaction relay. MimbleWimble transactions remain interactive internally, but both parties do not need to be online at exactly the same time.

Does an Epic Cash wallet need to stay online for a pool payout?

That depends on the current pool and payout method. With Epicbox, transactions can wait on a relay until the wallet checks in, but the wallet must still participate in confirmation and finalization. Verify the pool's current instructions.

Can Epic Cash be mined on a laptop?

A compatible CPU may technically mine RandomX, but sustained mining can cause heat, fan wear, throttling and battery damage. Measure temperatures and wall power, use conservative limits and stop if the device cannot cool continuously.

Is Epic Cash mining private?

MimbleWimble reduces public transaction data, but mining is not automatically anonymous. Pools can observe account and IP information, Epicbox relays handle public wallet routing data, and exchanges may collect identity information.