HashCloud is a decentralized GPU compute mining network powered by Attested Proof-of-Compute (A-PoC). It ensures miners earn rewards based on real GPU computation, not spoofed or fake shares. The network uses: Verifiable GPU compute Merkle-based loop proofs Hardware-bound miner identity Stake-Amplified rewards Anti-spoofed attestation via HMAC HashCloud’s goal is to build a secure, scalable compute layer powered by real miners.

How Does HashCloud Mining Work?

Mining follows a verifiable compute cycle: 1. Miner requests challenge 2. GPU performs compute instructions 3. Miner generates Merkle tree of loop outputs 4. Miner attaches stake proof (SBA) 5. Server validates: ✔ Authentic miner ✔ Authentic GPU ✔ Valid computation ✔ Valid stake state 6. Reward is calculated based on performance & tier No fake GPU, no faked stakes, no bot network malpractices.

What Do I Need to Start Mining?

To begin mining, you need: A GPU (NVIDIA recommended for max compatibility) HashCloud Miner (CLI or Desktop) A connected wallet Optional: stake to amplify rewards Mining works on Windows & Linux.

How Are Rewards Calculated?

Rewards depend on: *Your GPU’s compute performance *Valid Merkle-verified compute *Your stake multiplier (VIP tier) *Network difficulty *Uptime and stability The more stable & strong your GPU, the higher your HCLD rewards.

No staking is optional. However: *Staking increases reward multipliers *Higher tiers = higher reward amplification *SBA (Stake-Bound Authenticity) prevents fake tier spoofing Mining without staking earns base rewards.

What is Stake-Bound Authenticity (SBA)?

SBA is a Cryptographic method that binds your stake state to every compute submission. It verifies: *Your staked amount *Your tier *Your locked/unlocked status *Your wallet *Block-time consistency This ensures miners cannot fake higher tiers to get more rewards.