Mining pool FAQ

Do I need a private key to mine?

No. A public receiving address is enough. Never give a pool your seed phrase or private key.

Why are shares not the same as blocks?

Shares are proofs of contributed work at pool difficulty. A block must also meet the network target.

When is a balance confirmed?

A found block must receive chain confirmations before its reward can be considered confirmed.

Does more peer connections make the NOCK node instantly faster?

No. Peers improve resilience and data availability, while chain validation remains ordered.