Mining

Instead of securing the network through energy-intensive calculations, you can earn Atto by contributing your computer’s processing power to medical research via Folding@Home. This isn’t part of Atto’s consensus mechanism—it’s a way to reward users for real-world impact. Every unit of work helps scientific research and supports Atto’s commitment to being green and sustainable.

By putting your computing power to good use, we create a fair and meaningful way to distribute attos to supporters of valuable causes.

Here’s how to get started:

Installation

Step 1: Install Folding@Home

If you haven’t already, download and install Folding@Home.

Mac & Windows

Download the client from folding@home and follow the installation instructions.

Ubuntu & Debian

wget https://download.foldingathome.org/releases/public/fah-client/debian-10-64bit/release/fah-client_8.4.9_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i --ignore-depends=policykit-1 fah-client_8.4.9_amd64.deb

To ensure the Folding@Home client starts automatically:

sudo systemctl enable --now fahclient

Step 2: Create an Account

Go to: https://v8-4.foldingathome.org

Fill out the following fields:

1. Email
2. Passphrase (and Confirm Passphrase)
3. Username — use your Atto account without the atto:// prefix
4. Team — enter 1066107

⚠️ Important: You can change your username and team later, but if you start mining, incorrect values will prevent you from receiving rewards.

Step 3: Add a Passkey (Optional but Recommended)

A passkey is a unique 32-character token that links your work to your Folding@Home username. It unlocks the Quick Return Bonus (QRB), which can boost your points by 2× to over 10× if you consistently return work units on time with a success rate of 80% or higher.

How to get your passkey (takes less than 30 seconds):

1. Visit apps.foldingathome.org/getpasskey
2. Enter your Folding@Home username and email address
3. Click Get Passkey – the token will be emailed to you
4. Copy the 32-character passkey from the email

Add it to your account

Click the gear icon at the top right:

Paste your passkey and save:

Step 4: Start folding

Now it's time to shine! Open the Folding@Home interface and click Fold All to begin contributing. Your computer will start working on a unit of research, which may take some time to complete depending on your hardware and system settings.

You can monitor progress, adjust CPU and GPU usage, and choose whether Folding@Home runs only when your computer is idle or continuously.

💡 Tip: To maximize your contribution, consider running Folding@Home continuously. You can also enable GPU folding (if supported) to significantly boost your output.

As long as your username and team are correctly configured, your points will be tracked and converted into Atto automatically.

How Rewards Are Distributed

The system periodically checks Folding@Home scores—about every 15 minutes, although the exact timing may vary.

When an update is detected, the system calculates the rewards based on the time since the last update:

• 5,000 attos are allocated per minute.
• If 12 hours (720 minutes) have passed since last update, then 5,000 × 720 = 3,600,000 attos are distributed in that cycle.
• This total is then split proportionally among team members, based on the points they contributed during that time (as reported by the Folding@Home stats API).

So if your machine provided 10% of the team’s total contribution, you’d receive 10% of that round’s rewards.

Your Atto address (used as your Folding@Home username) is what links your contribution to your wallet—make sure it's accurate!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use my GPU for Folding@Home?

Yes! Folding@Home supports GPU processing for many work units. Using a capable GPU can significantly increase your contribution score compared to using only a CPU. Check the Folding@Home client settings to ensure your GPU is configured correctly.

How often are Atto rewards distributed?

The distribution timing isn't fixed to a strict schedule. Currently, updates and distributions happen roughly every 3 hours on average, but this is not guaranteed and can vary.

If the updates aren't frequent, do I lose potential rewards?

No, no work is lost due to the timing of distributions. The system calculates rewards based on the total time passed since the last distribution cycle and your proportional contribution during that entire period. Whether the updates happen every hour or every 12 hours, the total reward pool for that time is distributed fairly based on reported scores.

Will I receive Atto rewards for incomplete Folding@Home Work Units (WUs)?

No. Atto rewards are distributed based on the points awarded by Folding@Home. Folding@Home only awards points for Work Units that are fully completed and successfully uploaded back to their servers. Incomplete or partially processed WUs do not contribute to your score for Atto reward calculation.

Can the Atto reward rate (5,000 attos/minute) change?

The current reward rate is fixed for now. However, it could potentially be adjusted in the future depending on factors like the overall distribution progress and project goals. Any changes would be communicated to the community.

How can I check my Folding@Home contribution stats?

You can monitor your personal progress, completed work units, and estimated points directly within the Folding@Home client software. You can also check team stats on the official Folding@Home website, though there might be a delay.

Where can I see my received Atto rewards?

Your earned Atto will be sent directly to the Atto address you configured as your username in Folding@Home. You can check your balance using your Atto wallet interface or the explorer.

What happens if I entered the wrong Atto address as my username?

Rewards are sent exclusively to the address configured as your Folding@Home username within Team 1066107. If you enter an incorrect or invalid address, the rewards associated with your folding work will be sent to that incorrect address and likely be inaccessible to you. It is crucial to double-check that you have entered your correct Atto address.

Do I need to run Folding@Home 24/7?

No, you can start and stop Folding@Home whenever you like. However, rewards are proportional to your contribution. The more you run it (and the more powerful your hardware), the higher your contribution score will be relative to the team, and thus the larger your share of the distributed attos.

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Your computer is now contributing to scientific research—and earning Atto as a reward. Thank you for making a difference!