Ufasoft Miner is one of the earliest Bitcoin mining software programs, developed by programmer Ufasoft. It was released in 2011 and became one of the first CPU miners available for Bitcoin mining. The program supports both solo and pool mining operations.
The software is relatively simple to use and features a basic user interface. It was designed to work on Windows operating systems and supports CPU mining only, which is now considered obsolete for Bitcoin mining. While Ufasoft Miner was popular in Bitcoin's early days, it is no longer actively maintained or widely used, as modern cryptocurrency mining has shifted to more powerful GPU and ASIC mining solutions.
Despite being outdated, Ufasoft Miner holds historical significance as one of the pioneer tools that helped establish the early Bitcoin mining ecosystem.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Ufasoft Miner |
| Type | Cryptocurrency mining software |
| Developer | Ufasoft |
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Operating Systems | Windows |
| Supported Algorithms | • SHA-256 • Scrypt • CPU mining |
| Supported Cryptocurrencies | • Bitcoin (BTC) • Litecoin (LTC) • Other SHA-256 and Scrypt-based coins |
| Key Features | • Command-line interface • Solo and pool mining support • CPU mining capabilities • Low system requirements • Simple configuration • Lightweight application |
| User Interface | Command-line based (CLI) |
| System Requirements | • Windows XP or later • 1GB RAM minimum • x86 or x64 processor • Internet connection |
| Mining Pools Compatibility | • Most major mining pools • Stratum protocol support • GetWork protocol support |
| Configuration Options | • Mining pool URL • Worker username • Worker password • Thread count • Priority settings |
| Advantages | • Easy to set up • Minimal resource usage • Stable performance • Free to use • Open-source |
| Disadvantages | • Limited GUI features • Basic functionality • No advanced monitoring tools • Discontinued updates |
| Security Features | • Basic SSL support • Connection encryption |
| Performance Monitoring | • Basic hashrate display • Accepted/rejected shares tracking |
| Support | • Community forums • Documentation available • No official support (discontinued) |
| File Size | Approximately 2MB |
| Installation Process | • Simple download and run • No complex installation required |
| Additional Tools | • Configuration file editor • Basic logging capabilities |
| Target Users | • Beginning miners • CPU mining enthusiasts • Legacy system users |
| Historical Significance | One of the early Bitcoin mining applications |
| License | Open-source |
| Language Support | English |
| Updates | No longer actively maintained |
