A Stratum proxy is a tool in cryptocurrency mining that connects miners' hardware (GPU rigs) to their personal blockchain nodes or a pool's node. The main role of a Stratum Proxy is to improve mining efficiency by streamlining the data exchange process.
In technical terms, the Stratum proxy takes block data from the miner's node, turns it into workable formats, and sends it to the mining hardware. It then collects the completed work and sends it back to the node. This process reduces network traffic and ensures miners consistently work on the latest tasks, which is essential for effective mining operations. The following visualization demonstrates the role that the Stratum Proxy plays in the mining process.
Learn how to set up a Stratum Proxy to mine Quai in the Run a Stratum Proxy page.
Is there a limit to how many GPUs I can connect to a single proxy?
Is there a limit to how many GPUs I can connect to a single proxy?
Not that we've found during our testing! If you end up finding a limit, let us know in the Quai dev discord.
Can I connect multiple proxies to a single node?
Can I connect multiple proxies to a single node?
Yes you can.
How can I make sure my stratum proxy keeps running even if my screen turns off?
How can I make sure my stratum proxy keeps running even if my screen turns off?
Does my stratum proxy have to be running on the same machine as my node?
Does my stratum proxy have to be running on the same machine as my node?
Yes. In order for your GPU miner to be able to use the stratum proxy to connect to your node, the stratum proxy and node must be running simultaneously on the same machine.
To learn more about how to setup your Stratum Proxy, please visit the following page.