Mining Pools Articles

Learn how Namecoin merged mining node works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Namecoin node can support SHA-256 miners.

Learn how P2Pool Bitcoin mining history works, what it changes for miners, the money and safety risks, and the checks to make before using it.

Learn how mining pool payout threshold works, what it changes for miners, the money and safety risks, and the checks to make before using it.

Mining pool payout methods explained. Compare PPS, PPS+, FPPS and PPLNS, including fee treatment, payment variance, pool risk and record keeping.