Mining knowledge, clearly explained.

Tutorial

Setting up a Bitcoin full node: LiquidBox with Umbrel OS

From unboxing to your own full node: connect the LiquidBox, set up Umbrel, sync the blockchain, connect a wallet – and point your own miner at your own node.

30. July 2026 · 9 min read Read →

Tutorial

How to set up a Nerdaxe: step-by-step guide

Getting a Nerdaxe Gamma, Gaia, NerdQaxe ++ or NerdOctaxe running: the right power supply, the NERDAXE_XXXX setup WiFi, entering pool and address – and reading the IP straight off the display.

26. July 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Tutorial

How to set up a Bitaxe: step-by-step guide

Getting a Bitaxe Gamma 601, Copperzilla, GT 801 or Supra Hex 702 running: connect power, join WiFi, enter pool and Bitcoin address in AxeOS – with every value you need to type.

21. July 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Tutorial

AxeOS tuning: setting frequency & voltage correctly

More efficiency instead of more crashes: how to optimize your Bitaxe’s frequency and voltage in small, safe steps – with the right eye on J/TH and temperature.

02. June 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Tutorial

Setting up a Bitaxe & NerdQaxe: the complete guide

From unboxing to your first accepted share: connect WLAN, enter the mining pool and Bitcoin address in AxeOS, check the values – explained step by step.

12. May 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Tutorial

Setting up a Bitaxe mining pool: choosing solo vs. pool correctly

Stratum URL, Bitcoin address, worker and fallback pool: how to enter your mining pool in AxeOS – and decide whether solo or pool mining suits you better.

28. April 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Tutorial

Fixing Bitaxe problems: the most common errors and their fixes

No WLAN, no shares, low hashrate, overheating or constant reboots? The typical Bitaxe and NerdQaxe problems – and how to fix them step by step.

08. April 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Buying guide New

Avalon Nano 3S review 2026: is the 6 TH/s home miner worth it?

The Avalon Nano 3S delivers around 6 TH/s at roughly 140 watts and stays quiet enough for a living room. We work through the real electricity cost, the efficiency and the block odds – and compare it honestly against the Bitaxe Gamma, Nerdaxe Gaia and NerdQaxe++.

26. August 2026 · 12 min read Read →

Comparison

Mining Hosting vs. Mining Rental: Which One Fits You?

Run your own ASIC in someone’s data centre, or rent hashrate flexibly without owning hardware? Both models explained – strengths, typical terms and a clear map of who is best served by which.

01. August 2026 · 11 min read Read →

Guide

Bitcoin Mining Without Your Own Power Hookup: 3 Ways That Work

High electricity prices, a rented flat, no appetite for noise and heat? Mine anyway: with rented hashrate at zero watts at home, with 17-watt miners in light-bulb territory – or balance the bill entirely with balcony solar.

24. July 2026 · 11 min read Read →

Buying guide

Nerdaxe Gaia: the new BM1373 miner with 2.6 TH/s reviewed

The Nerdaxe Gaia is one of the first home miners with the new BM1373 ASIC: ~2.6 TH/s at ~25 watts. All specs, the comparison with the Nerdaxe Gamma, and pre-order details.

23. July 2026 · 6 min read Read →

Guide

Is Renting a Bitcoin Miner Worth It? Here Is What You Get

Real hashrate mining to your own address, a live dashboard, a shot at 3.125 BTC – from €5 per week. What miner rental delivers, who it is perfect for, and how to verify any provider in five checks.

16. July 2026 · 11 min read Read →

Comparison

Buy or Rent a Bitcoin Miner? Find Your Path

Your own Bitaxe on the desk or rented hashrate with a live dashboard? Both get you into real Bitcoin mining – we compare them with real prices, power costs and payback math, and show how to combine both smartly.

09. July 2026 · 11 min read Read →

Guide

Bitcoin mining at home – the big guide for beginners

Hardware, setup, pools, electricity costs, cooling and profitability: your complete, honest guide to home mining with open hardware – understandable from zero.

03. June 2026 · 16 min read Read →

Basics

What is open-source Bitcoin mining? Bitaxe, NerdQaxe & AxeOS explained

Why open hardware and open firmware make the difference: how open-source miners are built, how AxeOS works and what concrete benefits you get from it.

01. June 2026 · 12 min read Read →

Comparison

NerdQaxe ++ vs. NerdOctaxe: which home miner suits you?

Four ASICs or eight? We compare hashrate, power consumption, noise, cooling and price in detail – so you choose the right device for your setup.

28. May 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Guide

Solo mining with the Bitaxe – is it really worth it?

Lottery or investment? We do an honest calculation of how high the chance of a block is, what operation costs – and why tens of thousands of people mine solo anyway.

20. May 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Guide

Calculating electricity costs for Bitcoin mining – simple formula & examples

What does a home miner cost per month? The simple formula, concrete example values for Bitaxe, NerdQaxe and NerdOctaxe – plus saving tips with waste heat, solar and night tariffs.

15. April 2026 · 6 min read Read →

Guide

Calculating Bitcoin mining profitability realistically

Hashrate, difficulty, block reward and electricity costs: how to honestly estimate what home mining really yields – with a concrete example calculation for pool and solo.

05. April 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Guide

Lottery miner explained: how a Bitaxe finds a whole block

Why a small Bitaxe can hit a complete Bitcoin block with some luck, how high the chance really is and why the block lottery fascinates so many.

28. March 2026 · 6 min read Read →

Guide

Buying a Bitaxe: what to look out for (buying guide)

Generation, original vs. clone, power supply, cooling, firmware, EU shipping instead of customs hassle, warranty and support: the key buying criteria for your Bitaxe – with a checklist.

20. March 2026 · 8 min read Read →