FlexFarmer v2.5.0 Released - Support for Bitcoin (BTC) payouts and OpenCL support for Gigahorse

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FlexFarmer v2.5.0 brings OpenCL support for Gigahorse farming backend and enables payouts via Bitcoin through Flexpool.io AutoSwap.

Full changelog:

v2.5.0 - Support for Bitcoin (BTC) payouts and Gigahorse updates
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- Added support for Bitcoin (BTC) addresses to be used with Flexpool.io AutoSwap. You may
  now specify a Bitcoin address instead of Chia address in your configuration file, but
  please note that FlexFarmer will still need a valid Chia address to send the 0.25 XCH farmer
  rewards to. You should specify it using the `block_reward_destination_address` configuration
  directive.
- OpenCL Gigahorse build is now available for Linux/x86_64. You can find it on on the official
  website: https://farmer.flexpool.io or get it via a direct download link:
  https://static.flexpool.io/dl/flexfarmer/flexfarmer-linux-amd64-v2.5.0_opencl.tar.gz.
- Added ability to specify Gigahorse remote recompute server(s) via `gigahorse.remote_addr`
  configuration directive. Please see configuration examples for detailed information.
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@Chris22

Is this true?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Flexpool/comments/16q72ul/action_required_flexpoolio_shutdown_notice_nov_1/

Seems a bit odd considering the recent updates, and BTC payouts that’s just been implemented.

Or is it going to morph into a dedicated pool for GH plots???

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Unfortunately yes. It’s confirmed.

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I’m sorry to hear this, whilst I’m not a member of your pool, I know how much effort you’ve put in over the years.

No comment on my third sentence? I was considering going to Flexfarmer when the new GH plot compression comes out.

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No, I did suggest Max open his own pool but he’s too busy.

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Hi. I was using flexfarmer because of its simplicity.
Any plan to provide users with a detailed guide to switch to GH farmer without headachein the coming days?

Anyway even if the answer is “No”, I want to say : “DUCK”, but also :“Thanks for the journey”.

Crypto is wild wild west, we knew it!

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I mean, the same plots work fine on Gigahorse so you just need a guide on how to use Gigahorse. Which I’ve never used so I’m learning myself.

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Well carp, safe travels to all involved. Honestly I’m impressed the pools in general have hung in there as long as they have - it’s been a wild ride in this space.

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Gigahorse is same as chia-blockchain , as a normal wallet full node.
you must have entire blockchain synced.
in normal use: you type : chia wallet show or chia stop all -d ( for all chia services)
in gigahorse u use : chia.bin wallet show