<p>Depending on the coin, you can find the PoW algorithm by perusing the source code of the coin. For the coin you referenced, reviewing the directory Chronon/src/pow.cpp one can see the algorithm is X11.</p>

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2018-06-20T19:49:25.390Z
2018-06-20T19:49:25.390Z
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<p>Where in the sourcecode files can this be checked?</p>

<p>For example, lets get a specific coin:</p>

<p>Chronon
<a href="https://github.com/ChrononGroup/Chronon" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://github.com/ChrononGroup/Chronon</a></p>

<p>In what file can one check the mining algorithm?</p>

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2018-06-17T21:44:49.383Z
Your question is very broad, where in the source code varies for every altcoin.
Willtech
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If my below answer successfully answered your question, could you please accept it so the question isn't left open? And if it hasn't, can you help me edit/add to it so that it does?
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Please accept the answer that was given or ask a more specific question if you are not satisfied with the answer. Keeping the question open leads everyone to believe it hasn't been adequately addressed.
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<altcoin><miner-configuration><algorithms>
How can I check what mining algorithm does an altcoin use?
Alex Brest
# How can I check what mining algorithm does an altcoin use?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-06-17)

Where in the sourcecode files can this be checked?

For example, lets get a specific coin:

Chronon
<https://github.com/ChrononGroup/Chronon>

In what file can one check the mining algorithm?

**Tags:** altcoin, miner-configuration, algorithms

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Your question is very broad, where in the source code varies for every altcoin.  
> **username_2**: If my below answer successfully answered your question, could you please accept it so the question isn't left open? And if it hasn't, can you help me edit/add to it so that it does?  
> **username_2**: Please accept the answer that was given or ask a more specific question if you are not satisfied with the answer. Keeping the question open leads everyone to believe it hasn't been adequately addressed.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2018-06-20. Score: 1

Depending on the coin, you can find the PoW algorithm by perusing the source code of the coin. For the coin you referenced, reviewing the directory Chronon/src/pow.cpp one can see the algorithm is X11.


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