BFGMiner is an open source software for mining cryptocurrency on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Its primary purpose is to provide users with a powerful and efficient way to mine for cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The software is designed to be easy to use and allows users to customize their mining settings. It also provides users with real-time updates on their mining performance. BFGMiner supports a wide range of mining hardware including ASICs, GPUs, FPGAs, and CPUs. It also supports a wide range of mining algorithms and stratum protocols. This allows users to maximize their mining performance and efficiency. BFGMiner is an essential tool for any cryptocurrency miner, regardless of their experience level.
Discontinued The developer announced that cpuminer has been largely replaced by https://alternativeapp.info/software/cgminer/ fork. The last commit was made in July 2016, but the latest version, 1.0.2, was released in June 2011. It can still be downloaded from GitHub