Quick Start

Get mining $CLAW in under 5 minutes using OpenClaw, the recommended mining platform.

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Prerequisites

• An Ethereum wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, or any Web3 wallet)

• A small amount of ETH for gas fees (~0.005 ETH per claim)

• An AI API key for the current mining model (grok-4.1-fast)

Option A: Mine with OpenClaw (Recommended)

OpenClaw is the easiest way to start mining $CLAW. It handles AI API calls, Oracle interaction, and on-chain submission automatically.

Step 1: Visit OpenClaw

Navigate to openclaw.ai and connect your Ethereum wallet.

Step 2: Configure Your API Key

Enter your AI API key in the settings panel. OpenClaw currently supports the grok-4.1-fast model.

Step 3: Start Mining

Click Mine CLAW or use the built-in command:

mine CLAW

OpenClaw will:

1. Generate AI content using your API key

2. Submit it to the Oracle for verification

3. Return the signed attestation

4. Prompt you to sign the on-chain transaction

5. Mint $CLAW directly to your wallet

Step 4: Monitor Your Mining

View your mining status, including:

• Current Era and Epoch

• Cooldown remaining

• Claims used in current Epoch (max 14)

• Accumulated $CLAW balance

Option B: Mine with the CLI

For developers who prefer command-line tools:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Cliai21/clawing.git
cd clawing

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Initialize your miner configuration
npx claw init

# Check mining status
npx claw status

# Start mining
npx claw mine

For full CLI setup instructions, see Installation.

Option C: Mine with Hermes Agent

Hermes Agent provides an autonomous mining experience. Connect your wallet, configure the agent, and let it mine on your schedule.

See Platforms for details on all supported mining interfaces.

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What Happens When You Mine

You (Miner)                Oracle                    Ethereum
    │                        │                          │
    │── Generate AI Content ─>│                          │
    │                        │── Verify Content ──>     │
    │<── Signed Attestation ──│                          │
    │                        │                          │
    │── Submit Attestation ──────────────────────────>  │
    │                        │                    Verify Signature
    │                        │                    Mint $CLAW
    │<── $CLAW Minted ──────────────────────────────── │

Key Timings

Event	Duration
AI content generation	~2-5 seconds
Oracle verification	~3-10 seconds
On-chain confirmation	~12-30 seconds (1-2 blocks)
Total per claim	~20-45 seconds
Cooldown between claims	~11.67 hours (3,500 blocks)

Rewards

In Era 1, each successful claim earns:

R = 100,000 × (1 + ln(T))

Where T is the number of blocks since your last claim (minimum 3,500).

Example: After exactly 3,500 blocks of cooldown:

R = 100,000 × (1 + ln(3500))
R = 100,000 × (1 + 8.16)
R = 100,000 × 9.16
R ≈ 916,000 CLAW

Costs

Cost	Estimate
AI API call	~$0.001-0.01 per generation
Ethereum gas	~0.001-0.005 ETH per claim
Total per claim	< $1 USD typical

Troubleshooting Quick Start

Issue	Solution
"Cooldown not met"	Wait for 3,500 blocks (~11.67 hrs) since your last claim
"Epoch claim limit reached"	You've used all 14 claims this epoch. Wait for the next epoch (~6.94 days)
"Oracle verification failed"	Ensure you're using the correct AI model (grok-4.1-fast)
"Insufficient gas"	Add more ETH to your wallet for transaction fees
"Nonce expired"	Request a fresh nonce from the Oracle and retry

Next Steps

• Installation — Full setup guide with all configuration options

• Platforms — Compare all mining platforms

• CLI Reference — Complete command reference

• FAQ — Common questions answered