Optimization of bandwidth use in Bitcoin-QT-Client
Congratulations at the end of the first blockchain download/test process in the Bitcoin QT client! It is exciting to see that transaction fees and network activities increase with mining. At the same time, it is also important to effectively process the spectrum upstream in order to avoid the internet connection.
In this article we examine the possibilities for restriction of the use of bandwidths in Bitcoin QT customers.
Why is my bandwidth used?
Before we deal with the solutions, we understand why the bandwidth can be high:
- Transaction fees : Increased network activity and transaction fees can lead to a significant increase in the upstream bandwidth.
- Network overload
: If several users break down at the same time, this can lead to a network overload, which can lead to a higher bandwidth.
Restriction of use in the Bitcoin QT-Client
Follow these steps to optimize the use of the bandwidth:
1. Update the Bitcoin QT client
Make sure that the latest version of the Bitcoin QT client is installed. Updates often contain performance improvements and error deposits that can help reduce the use of bandwidth.
2. Disable transaction fees (optional)
By default, Bitcoin-QT generates no transaction fees. Deactivate service:
1.
- Delete the brand together with “Activate transaction fee”
3. Set the block size and difficulty
Increasing the size or difficulty of the block can help to reduce transaction fees, which leads to a lower consumption tapes.
- Increase the size of the block:
+ Switch to
Settings
>
Options >
MINING
+ Wipe the brand next to the “Block Size” field
+ Click
and then OK **
- To reduce the difficulty:
+ Switch to
Settings >
Options >
MINING
+ Mark the field next to the “difficulty”
+ Remove a new level of difficulty (like 0.8)
4. Use a more effective mining algorithm
Bitcoin-QT uses the SHA-256 algorithm, which can be less effective than other algorithms such as Scrypt or Arbitz.
- To switch to another mining algorithm:
+ Switch to
Settings >
Options >
MINING
+ Click on the drop -down menu of the algorithm and select the desired algorithm
+ Click **
5. Listen to the internet connection
Monitor your internet speed and use to ensure that other activities do not slow down.
- Use a Speed test tool (e.g. Speededest.net) to monitor the speed of charging/download.
- Determine suspicious activities that can lead to traffic jams.
Diploma
If you follow these steps, you must be able to reduce the use of the bandwidth in the Bitcoin QT client and optimize their performance. Don’t forget to update your customer regularly and set the settings if you have to compensate for mining activity and the speed of the internet connection.
Happy mining!