Optimization of the use of bandwidth in the bitcoin-QT Customer
Congratulations for Completing the Blockchain Initial Download / Verification Process in your bitcoin-QT Customer! It is exciting to see the transaction costs and the activity of the network increase as you start to mine. However, it is also essential to effective manage your use of the bandwidth upstream to avoid slowing down your internet connection.
In this article, we will explore the mean to limit the use of bandwidth in your bitcoin-qt client.
Why Is My Use of the Bandwidth High?
Before Diving Into Solutions, Let’s Understand Why Your Use Of Your Bandwidth Could Be High:
- Transaction costs : The increase in Network Activity and Transaction Costs can lead to a significant increase in the use of the bandwidth upstream.
- congestion of the Network : If Several users use simultaneously, this can cause congestion of the network, leading to higher use of the bandwidth.
Limit the use of bandwidth in the bitcoin-QT Customer
To Optimize Your Use Of Bandwidth, Follow These Steps:
1. Update your bitcoin-QT client
Make sure that the latest version of the bitcoin-QT Customer is installed. Updates or include Performance Improvements and Bug corrections that can help reduce the use of bandwidth.
2. Disable Transaction Costs (Optional)
By default, bitcoin-QT does not generate transaction costs. To Deactivate this feature:
- Go to
settings >
Options>
mining
- Uncheck the box next to “activate the transaction costs”
3. Adjust the size and difficulty of the block
The Increase in the Size or Difficulty of the Block Can Help Reduce Transaction Costs, resulting in the use of the bandwidth upstream Lower.
- To Increase the size of the block:
+ Go to
Settings >
Options >
Mining
+ Uncheck the box next to “block size”
+ Click On
Apply Then
OK
- To Reduce the Difficulty:
+ Go to
Settings >
Options >
Mining
+ Check the Box Next to “Difficulty”
+ Define a New Level of Difficulty (For Example, 0.8)
4. Use a more efficient mining algorithm
Bitcoin-QT uses the SA-256 Algorithm, which can be less effective than other algorithms like scrrypt or arbitz.
- To move on to another mining algorithm:
+ Go to
Settings >
Options >
Mining
+ Click on the drop -Down Menu of the Algorithm and Select Your Favorite Algorithm
+ Click
Apply
5. Monitor Your Internet Connection
Keep an eye on your speed and internet use to make sure it is not slowed down by other activities.
- Use a speed test tool (for example, speedtest.net) to monitor your download / download speeds.
- Identify Any Suspicious Activity that Could Cause Congestion.
Conclusion
By following thesis steps, you should be able to reduce your use of bandwidth in the bitcoin-QT Customer and Optimize Their Performance. Do not forget to update your client regularly and adjust the parameters if necessary to achieve a balance between mining activity and internet connection speed.
Good looks!
