HOW TO EARN BANANO (BAN) with your Raspberry Pi | Folding at Home

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to earn Banano (BAN) cryptocurrency using your Raspberry Pi by participating in the Folding@home project. This project contributes to scientific research by simulating protein dynamics, and with your Raspberry Pi's computational power, you can help while earning Banano, a feeless and fast cryptocurrency.

Step 1: Set Up Your Raspberry Pi

1. Gather Required Equipment

   • Raspberry Pi (preferably Raspberry Pi 5 with 8GB RAM)
   • Power supply
   • MicroSD card (at least 16GB)
   • Internet connection

2. Install Raspberry Pi OS

   • Download Raspberry Pi Imager from here.
   • Use the imager to flash the Raspberry Pi OS onto the microSD card.
   • Insert the microSD card into your Raspberry Pi and power it on.

3. Initial Configuration

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Raspberry Pi.
   • Connect to your Wi-Fi and ensure the system is updated:

     sudo apt update
     sudo apt upgrade
     

Step 2: Install Required Software

1. Open Terminal

   • Access the terminal on your Raspberry Pi.

2. Install Git

   • Ensure you have Git installed for downloading necessary scripts:

     sudo apt install git
     

3. Download Folding@home Software

   • Clone the Folding@home repository:

     git clone https://github.com/FoldingAtHome/fah-client
     

Step 3: Configure Folding@home

1. Navigate to the Directory

   • Change to the downloaded directory:

     cd fah-client
     

2. Set Up Your Client

   • Use the following command to start the setup process:

     ./fahclient --configure
     

   • Follow the prompts to enter your username and team number (if applicable).

3. Start Folding@home

   • Once configured, start the Folding@home client:

     ./fahclient start
     

Step 4: Link Folding@home to Banano Wallet

1. Create a Banano Wallet

   • If you don’t have a wallet, create one by visiting the Banano website.

2. Link Your Wallet to Folding@home

   • Use the Banano Miner website to link your wallet with your Folding@home contributions.

3. Monitor Your Earnings

   • Regularly check your Banano wallet to track earnings from your Folding@home contributions.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively earn Banano cryptocurrency using your Raspberry Pi while contributing to scientific research through Folding@home. Ensure that your system remains powered and connected to the internet for optimal performance. For further engagement, consider joining the Banano Discord community or explore additional resources on the Banano and Folding@home websites. Happy folding!