Are there any mining pools available for XLM?

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• Moss MoesgaardAug 14, 2025 · 10 months ago
  Unfortunately, XLM (Stellar Lumens) cannot be mined like traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. XLM uses a different consensus mechanism called Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) which does not require mining. Instead, XLM tokens are distributed through a process called inflation. This means that there are no mining pools available for XLM.
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• dhanaraj ppMar 22, 2021 · 5 years ago
  No, XLM (Stellar Lumens) does not have mining pools. Unlike proof-of-work cryptocurrencies, XLM uses a unique consensus algorithm called Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) which relies on a network of trusted validators. These validators are responsible for confirming transactions and maintaining the integrity of the Stellar network. As a result, there is no need for mining pools in the XLM ecosystem.
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• OCowSep 29, 2020 · 6 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that XLM (Stellar Lumens) does not have mining pools. The Stellar network operates on a different consensus mechanism called Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) which does not involve mining. Instead, the network relies on a set of trusted validators to confirm transactions and maintain the integrity of the blockchain. If you're interested in participating in the Stellar network, you can consider becoming a validator or joining a community-driven project like BYDFi.
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