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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: Report Bug
-description: Create a bug report.
+description: Submit a bug report to help improve CoreMiner.
 title: "[BUG] "
 labels:
   - bug
@@ -9,18 +9,18 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        Please, provide as much details as possible to make proper evaluation and in the end resolve the bug report faster.
+        Please provide as many details as possible to help us evaluate and resolve the bug report efficiently.
 
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        Hardware details.
+        Hardware Information
 
   - type: input
     id: device
     attributes:
       label: Device
-      description: Used device.
+      description: Device being used
       placeholder: Device name
 
   - type: dropdown
@@ -40,69 +40,69 @@ body:
   - type: input
     id: cpubrand
     attributes:
-      label: CPU brand
-      description: Brand of used CPU.
+      label: CPU Brand
+      description: CPU brand being used
       placeholder: CPU brand
 
   - type: input
     id: cpumodel
     attributes:
-      label: CPU model
-      description: Model of used CPU.
+      label: CPU Model
+      description: CPU model being used
       placeholder: CPU model
 
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        Software specific details.
+        Software Information
 
   - type: input
     id: os
     attributes:
-      label: OS and version
-      description: Name and version of OS used.
+      label: OS and Version
+      description: Operating system and version being used
       placeholder: OS
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: input
     id: version
     attributes:
-      label: Software version
-      description: Version of software used.
+      label: Software Version
+      description: Version of CoreMiner being used
       placeholder: Version
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: bug
     attributes:
-      label: Bug
-      description: Describe the Bug.
+      label: Bug Description
+      description: Describe the bug in detail
       placeholder: Bug description
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: reproduce
     attributes:
-      label: Reproduce Bug
-      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior
       placeholder: 1. Step 1
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: expected
     attributes:
-      label: Expected behavior
-      description: Describe the result you are expecting.
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: Describe the expected result
       placeholder: Result
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: additional
     attributes:
-      label: Additional context
-      description: Please, place additional content or screenshots.
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any additional information or screenshots

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -2,10 +2,13 @@ blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
   - name: Community Discussion
     url: https://github.com/catchthatrabbit/coreminer/discussions
-    about: Discussion about mining on the Core Blockchain.
-  - name: Quick Start
+    about: Join discussions about mining on the Core Blockchain
+  - name: Quick Start Guide
     url: https://catchthatrabbit.com/start-mining
-    about: To start mining, please follow this guide.
+    about: Follow our step-by-step guide to start mining
+  - name: Add Miner to Profitability Calculator
+    url: https://github.com/catchthatrabbit/ctr-web/edit/master/src/constants/machines.ts
+    about: Add your miner to CTR's profitability calculator
   - name: Support
     url: https://catchthatrabbit.com/contact
-    about: Contact support.
+    about: Get help from our support team

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-name: Feature request
-description: Suggest an idea for this project.
+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest a new feature or enhancement for CoreMiner.
 title: "[FEATURE] "
 labels:
   - feature
@@ -9,38 +9,38 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        Suggest an idea for this project and developers will consider the integration.
+        Suggest a new feature or enhancement for CoreMiner. Our development team will review your proposal.
 
   - type: textarea
     id: problem
     attributes:
-      label: Problem
-      description: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
+      label: Problem Statement
+      description: What problem are you trying to solve?
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: solution
     attributes:
-      label: Solution
-      description: Describe the solution you'd like.
+      label: Proposed Solution
+      description: Describe your proposed solution
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     id: alternatives
     attributes:
-      label: Alternatives
-      description: Describe alternatives you've considered.
+      label: Alternative Solutions
+      description: What alternatives have you considered?
 
   - type: textarea
     id: implementation
     attributes:
-      label: Implementation
-      description: Describe implementation with example of the code.
+      label: Implementation Details
+      description: Provide implementation details or code examples
 
   - type: textarea
     id: additional
     attributes:
-      label: Additional context
-      description: Please, place additional content or screenshots.
+      label: Additional Information
+      description: Add any relevant information or screenshots

.github/workflows/build.yml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ jobs:
       matrix:
         config: [
           {os: ubuntu-latest, path: linux-x86_64},
-          {os: raspbian-private, path: linux-arm64},
+          {os: ubuntu-24.04-arm, path: linux-arm64},
         ]
     runs-on: ${{matrix.config.os}}
     steps:
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ jobs:
       matrix:
         config: [
           {os: ubuntu-latest, path: linux-x86_64},
-          {os: raspbian-private, path: linux-arm64},
+          {os: ubuntu-24.04-arm, path: linux-arm64},
         ]
     runs-on: ${{matrix.config.os}}
     needs: release

README.md

@@ -6,15 +6,25 @@
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
-* [Install](#install)
-   * [Manual Installation](#manual-installation)
-   * [Automatic Installation](#automatic-installation)
-* [Usage](#usage)
-* [Limitations](#limitations)
-* [Post-installation steps](#post-installation-steps)
-* [Config file](#config-file)
-* [Build](#build)
-* [Pools](#pools)
+- [Core Miner](#core-miner)
+  - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
+  - [Install](#install)
+    - [Manual Installation](#manual-installation)
+    - [Automatic Installation](#automatic-installation)
+      - [Pre-requirements](#pre-requirements)
+      - [Execution](#execution)
+    - [Cloud Deployment](#cloud-deployment)
+  - [Usage](#usage)
+    - [How to start mining](#how-to-start-mining)
+      - [Standalone](#standalone)
+  - [Limitations](#limitations)
+  - [Post-installation steps](#post-installation-steps)
+  - [Config file](#config-file)
+  - [Build](#build)
+    - [Building from source](#building-from-source)
+    - [API documentation](#api-documentation)
+  - [Pools](#pools)
+  - [License](#license)
 
 ## Install
 
@@ -47,6 +57,43 @@ bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/catchthatrabbit/coreminer/maste
 
 After the installation completes, we recommend proceeding with the [post-installation steps](docs/AUTOSTART-LINUX.md) to ensure continuous high availability.
 
+### Cloud Deployment
+
+You can deploy CoreMiner to cloud instances using cloud-init. This method is particularly useful for automated deployments and scaling.
+
+Create a `cloud-init-coreminer.yaml` file with the following configuration:
+
+```yaml
+…
+# Define your Coreminer environment variables here
+write_files:
+  - path: /etc/coreminer_env
+    permissions: '0644'
+    content: |
+      COREID=your_core_id_here
+      WORKER=your_worker_name_here
+      SERVER1=fi
+      SERVER2=de
+…
+```
+
+The cloud-init configuration:
+
+1. Updates system packages
+2. Sets up environment variables for your CoreMiner configuration
+3. Creates a systemd service for automatic startup
+4. Installs required dependencies
+5. Clones the CoreMiner repository
+6. Configures the mining pool settings
+7. Enables and starts the CoreMiner service
+
+To use this configuration:
+
+1. Replace `your_core_id_here` with your CoreMiner wallet address
+2. Replace `your_worker_name_here` with your desired worker name
+3. Adjust the server locations (`SERVER1`, `SERVER2`) as needed
+4. Use this configuration when launching your cloud instance
+
 ## Usage
 
 The **CoreMiner** is a command line program. This means you launch it either
@@ -88,6 +135,7 @@ Follow the [post-installation steps](docs/AUTOSTART-LINUX.md) from documentation
 After running the `mine.sh` in the same folder produced setting file `pool.cfg`.
 
 This file is loaded from two possible sources:
+
 1. Same directory as `mine.sh` file with name `pool.cfg`.
 1. Connected flash drive named `coredrive` and `pool.cfg` is located in the root folder.
 
@@ -96,13 +144,13 @@ Example of the contents of `pool.cfg` file:
 ```bash
 wallet=cb…
 worker=Rabbit
-server[1]=eu.catchthatrabbit.com
+server[1]=fi.catchthatrabbit.com
 port[1]=8008
-server[2]=as.catchthatrabbit.com
+server[2]=de.catchthatrabbit.com
 port[2]=8008
-server[3]=eu1.catchthatrabbit.com
+server[3]=sg.catchthatrabbit.com
 port[3]=8008
-server[4]=as1.catchthatrabbit.com
+server[4]=hk.catchthatrabbit.com
 port[4]=8008
 ```
 
@@ -125,5 +173,3 @@ Read more about [Stratum server](docs/STRATUM.md) in the documentation.
 ## License
 
 Licensed under the [GNU General Public License, Version 3](LICENSE).
-
-*Cryptoni confidimus*

cloud-init-coreminer.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+#cloud-config
+package_update: true
+package_upgrade: true
+
+# Define your Coreminer environment variables here
+write_files:
+  - path: /etc/coreminer_env
+    permissions: '0644'
+    content: |
+      COREID=your_core_id_here
+      WORKER=your_worker_name_here
+      SERVER1=fi
+      SERVER2=de
+
+  - path: /etc/systemd/system/coreminer.service
+    permissions: '0644'
+    content: |
+      [Unit]
+      Description=Coreminer Service
+      After=network.target
+
+      [Service]
+      EnvironmentFile=/etc/coreminer_env
+      ExecStart=/usr/bin/coreminer --wallet ${COREID} --name ${WORKER}
+      WorkingDirectory=/usr/bin/
+      Restart=always
+      RestartSec=10
+
+      [Install]
+      WantedBy=multi-user.target
+
+runcmd:
+  - |
+    if [ -f /var/log/coreminer_installed ]; then
+      echo "Coreminer already installed. Skipping setup."
+      exit 0
+    fi
+
+  - source /etc/coreminer_env
+  - apt update && apt install -y git wget curl unzip screen
+  - git clone https://github.com/catchthatrabbit/coreminer.git /opt/coreminer
+  - cp /opt/coreminer/coreminer /usr/bin/coreminer
+  - chmod +x /usr/bin/coreminer
+
+  - |
+    cat <<EOF > /usr/bin/pool.cfg
+    wallet=${COREID}
+    worker=${WORKER}
+    server[1]=${SERVER1}.catchthatrabbit.com
+    port[1]=8008
+    server[2]=${SERVER2}.catchthatrabbit.com
+    port[2]=8008
+    EOF
+
+  - chmod 644 /usr/bin/pool.cfg
+
+  - systemctl daemon-reexec
+  - systemctl daemon-reload
+  - systemctl enable coreminer.service
+  - systemctl start coreminer.service
+
+  - touch /var/log/coreminer_installed

cmake/Hunter/config.cmake

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@ hunter_config(
     Boost
     VERSION 1.79.0_new_url
     SHA1 28b4c71b7d9b8e323d40748f14e5c6d390e19720
-    URL https://boostorg.jfrog.io/artifactory/main/release/1.79.0/source/boost_1_79_0.tar.gz
+    URL https://archives.boost.io/release/1.79.0/source/boost_1_79_0.tar.gz
     CMAKE_ARGS USE_CONFIG_FROM_BOOST=ON Boost_USE_STATIC_LIBS=OFF Boost_USE_STATIC_RUNTIME=OFF
 )