Mining

Hardware, pools, profitability, energy.

Topics
  • Hey guys, If I had free electricity, which miners should I consider? Looking for the most TH for the least cash. Durability matters too. Don’t wanna…

    Started by alex_orbit · Nov 27, 2025, 08:24 AM · 9 / 393
  • Have no idea if this has been discussed here before, but I did some digging. Didn’t find this exact topic on crypto mining. Been curious about how it…

    Started by viper404 · Nov 22, 2025, 10:55 PM · 8 / 750
  • I noticed something odd while checking out the block explorer recently. A few mining pools seem to be forking their own blocks. Totally didn’t see…

    Started by gwei_block · Nov 22, 2025, 10:08 AM · 7 / 488
  • The US is definitely stepping up its game in blockchain. It’s not lagging behind anywhere. In crypto mining, it’s dominating with over a third of the…

    Started by chad777 · Nov 20, 2025, 03:24 AM · 10 / 832
  • Anyone here used Bitdeer ASIC miners? I’m curious about their durability. Really interested in the Sealminer A2 Pro, but I want to avoid any…

    Started by topbl4st · Nov 22, 2025, 11:40 PM · 4 / 481
  • I got these two miners in boxes and can't find anything about them online. One label says it's an Enigma Holding AG High performance server, Model:…

    Started by just_whale · Nov 19, 2025, 11:18 AM · 3 / 667
  • Recently Bitcoin fees were crazy high. I was paying about 3-5 bucks for a transaction and now it's dropped to around 20-50 cents. Anyone else notice…

    Started by omega_block · Nov 3, 2025, 03:41 PM · 19 / 578
  • Had this argument with my buddy who’s into all those shitcoins. He asked me a wild question what do BTC miners actually solve? Like, what’s their…

    Started by real_stake · Nov 7, 2025, 10:56 AM · 2 / 619
  • Been thinking about how to set up a decentralized lottery without going crazy on on-chain transactions or needing complex scripts like HMAC-SHA512.…

    Started by v3ct0r365 · Nov 4, 2025, 12:46 PM · 7 / 825
  • I'm kinda new to all this, so sorry if I sound clueless. I'm building a house in Canada and need to know which outlets to ask my builder to put in. I…

    Started by guru_wallet · Oct 30, 2025, 07:54 AM · 2 / 690
  • So Intel just announced they're done with their Bitcoin mining chips. Crazy, right?

    Started by atlas51 · Oct 24, 2025, 10:01 AM · 20 / 695
  • Anyone here mining and know how to quickly sell Bitcoin for fiat? These 5-day waits from exchanges are killing me. Is there a way to sell directly…

    Started by leo_falcon · Oct 13, 2025, 08:46 AM · 9 / 609
  • Hey everyone. Quick question about something I'm thinking of.

    Started by maxd3g3n · Oct 6, 2025, 11:55 PM · 23 / 666
  • Curious about how the global hash rate for Bitcoin mining is actually spread out. Anyone got links or studies that get into this? Also wondering…

    Started by 0xYield · Oct 14, 2025, 04:08 AM · 6 / 342
  • Hey guys, I'm starting a Bitcoin farm in my country, planning to set up a 4Mw operation. Looking for mining containers to house around 300 to 400 s19…

    Started by coldhawk · Sep 29, 2025, 03:21 AM · 2 / 829
  • Hey everyone, Thinking about starting a bitcoin mining farm. Let’s chat about which countries are the most suitable. Just a reminder, we’re not…

    Started by max2018 · Sep 19, 2025, 04:30 AM · 19 / 624
  • Hey everyone, I’ve been digging into immersion cooling lately and I’m curious about these two Bitmain models. Are the S21 HYD and S21 Pro basically…

    Started by hodlgang · Sep 27, 2025, 12:43 AM · 2 / 480
  • Hey, can someone explain what shares really mean in mining? I’ve heard they’re not much when you're solo mining but is there more to it? What’s a…

    Started by sat88 · Sep 3, 2025, 01:31 AM · 4 / 484
  • Anyone got a solid guide for mining testnet bitcoin? I'm looking for a decent amount instead of just the usual tiny bits from faucets. Appreciate it.

    Started by GrimOmega · Sep 1, 2025, 05:10 AM · 15 / 521
  • Just got my S17+ and man, the fan noise is unbearable. When I power it up and log in, it's chill for the first minute, but then the fans go wild. Is…

    Started by rocket23 · Sep 2, 2025, 05:33 AM · 2 / 530
  • Anyone know if I can solo mine Bitcoin on a Mac? I’ve got a Mac Mini M2 and I’d love to do it. Can I mine straight to my own node?

    Started by plankton · Aug 7, 2025, 07:47 AM · 12 / 636
  • Just got my first ASIC miner, an Antminer S9j. It’s running well, but I’m wondering if I should upgrade the firmware. Currently, it shows hardware…

    Started by alt88 · Jul 26, 2025, 12:01 AM · 4 / 475
  • Been seeing a lot about USB mining lately. They’re making a big deal about the current block rewards being 3 BTC. So if I get one just to gamble on a…

    Started by ryan.alt · Jul 24, 2025, 04:16 PM · 6 / 470
  • Hey all! I need the latest firmware for my whatsminer control board. After I swapped the control board, my miner is heating up to 82-84 C. The fans…

    Started by 0xMin3r · Jul 21, 2025, 09:55 AM · 5 / 531
  • Been diving into mining lately. Could use some help figuring out a couple things. Like, how exactly does SHA-256 work in Bitcoin's proof of work? Why…

    Started by stacksats · Jul 14, 2025, 11:23 AM · 6 / 792