The Mining Shop Blog Posts & Articles

BIP 382 guide covering Deployed wpkh() and wsh() descriptors, compressed-key rules, witnessScript recovery, nesting constraints, checksums and test vectors.

Custom ASIC Firmware made simple. Compare performance, power, cooling, noise and practical risks before choosing or operating mining hardware.

ASIC mining costs include electricity, cooling, pool fees, downtime, repairs and hardware. Build a clear UK profitability model from measured figures.

Litecoin Mining made simple. See how the network works, which hardware matters and what to check before using electricity.

BIP 381 guide covering Deployed pk(), pkh() and sh() descriptors, allowed contexts, redeemScript construction, key origins, checksums, compatibility and vectors.

Bitcoin Cash Mining made simple. See how the network works, which hardware matters and what to check before using electricity.

Avoid five costly Bitcoin mining mistakes involving tariffs, unsafe power, weak cooling, unverified sellers and missing operating or exit plans.

Dogecoin Mining made simple. See how the network works, which hardware matters and what to check before using electricity.

Bitcoin Mining made simple. See how the network works, which hardware matters and what to check before using electricity.

Use an ASIC heat rejection calculation to convert measured wall power into heat load, airflow, temperature rise and seasonal ventilation requirements.

SHA-256 Mining made simple. Compare performance, power, cooling, noise and practical risks before choosing or operating mining hardware.

Scrypt ASIC hardware: This guide explains where Scrypt mining fits in proof of work, what hardware is relevant and which facts must be checked.