Blog/content/posts/2025/public_pool_android.md

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Today I want to share how I built a complete cryptocurrency mining monitoring app in just one day, from initial concept to Google Play Store submission, using Cursor as my IDE.

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The App: Public Pool Android

Public Pool Android is a mobile application that lets cryptocurrency miners monitor their mining activities directly from their Android devices. The app provides real-time tracking of hash rates, worker status, and wallet details while on the go.

Key Features

• Dashboard: View comprehensive mining statistics including best difficulty, network difficulty, network hash rate, and block height
• Workers Monitoring: Keep track of individual mining workers with details on hash rate, difficulty, and last seen time
• Wallet Management: Access wallet balance and transaction history with current price information
• Real-time Updates: Receive timely notifications about your mining operations

From Concept to Store in One Day

The entire development process took just one workday (9 AM to 6 PM), during which I:

• Created the initial project structure and repository
• Built the network communication layer
• Implemented data models, repositories, and use cases
• Developed the UI components including dashboard, workers, and wallet screens
• Added theming, localization support, and settings
• Performed testing and submitted to Google Play Store for review

Bitaxe and LottoMining

One of the most interesting features of the app is its support for Bitaxe miners using the LottoMining approach. LottoMining is essentially a solo mining strategy where:

• Miners work independently to find blocks rather than contributing to a pool
• Each miner receives the full block reward when they successfully mine a block
• The reward frequency is less consistent but potentially more profitable
• Perfect for Bitaxe devices which are optimized for efficient solo mining

The app provides specialized monitoring for Bitaxe solo miners, displaying:

• Current network difficulty and your hashrate
• Estimated time to find a block
• Block discovery notifications
• Complete mining statistics to optimize your setup

The Power of Cursor

I couldn't have completed this project so quickly without Cursor, an AI-powered IDE that supercharged my development workflow:

• AI-assisted code generation saved hours of boilerplate writing
• Intelligent refactoring suggestions helped maintain clean architecture
• Context-aware completion significantly reduced development time
• Built-in code review capabilities caught potential issues early