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Release logs, stratum specification implementation guides, and optimal solo hashing deep-dives.
DigiByte Mining: How to Mine DGB Solo in 2026
DigiByte mining made simple: how DGB's five algorithms and 15-second blocks give small SHA-256 miners a real, frequent shot at solo blocks.
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How to Mine Bitcoin Cash in 2026: Solo BCH Guide
How to mine Bitcoin Cash in 2026: the hardware, wallet, and pool settings you need to solo mine BCH, and why the odds beat Bitcoin per TH/s.
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mkpool Goes Global: Anycast Mining With Lower Ping and DDoS Protection
Every mkpool stratum endpoint now rides a global anycast network with 11 edge locations. Connect to the nearest one for a lower ping, get enterprise DDoS protection at the edge, and keep your real IP end to end.
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mkpool vs ckpool: A Fair Stratum Benchmark
I benchmarked mkpool against ckpool on identical hardware, with the same node, the same load generator and a fixed difficulty. Here are the honest numbers, including the one test ckpool wins.
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Is Free Bitcoin Mining Real? Scams vs Truth
Is free bitcoin mining real? Mostly no. Phone apps and cloud schemes rarely pay out. Spot the scams, and the one honest way to earn free hashrate.
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Is Bitcoin Mining Profitable in 2026?
Is bitcoin mining profitable in 2026? It comes down to electricity, efficiency and luck. Learn the real costs and run your numbers before you start.
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Best Bitcoin Mining Pools in 2026 Compared
The best bitcoin mining pool depends on fees, custody and payout type. Compare solo and shared options like mkpool, Ocean, Braiins, ViaBTC and F2Pool.
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Best Bitcoin Miners in 2026: ASICs Compared
The best bitcoin miner depends on your goal. Compare the top SHA-256 ASICs of 2026 by hashrate and efficiency, and how to point one at mkpool.
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Braiins Hashpower Solo Mining With Stratum V2
Braiins Hashpower lets you rent SHA-256 power and point it at mkpool. With a full native Stratum V2 implementation, the two are a perfect match.
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Bitaxe Solo Mining: Setup, Odds and Pools
Bitaxe solo mining turns a tiny open-source miner into a real shot at a Bitcoin block. Learn setup, realistic odds, and the best solo pools.
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Solo Bitcoin Mining and Lottery Odds in 2026
Solo bitcoin mining is a lottery: rare wins, but you keep the whole block. See the real odds for your hashrate and how to take a shot on mkpool.
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Antminer Solo Mining Setup: S21, S19 and S9
Antminer solo mining done right: point an S21, S19 or S9 at a zero-fee solo pool and keep the full block reward if you find one.
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