Stories from
the mining floor.
Deep dives, explainers and guides about mining, hardware, and the crypto economy — written by the team that runs the rigs.
Merged Mining: How You Can Mine Two Coins at Once
Merged mining lets the same hash power secure multiple chains simultaneously. Here is how it works and why it boosts your effective return.
Mining Difficulty Explained: Why It Goes Up Every Two Weeks
Bitcoin difficulty resets roughly every 2016 blocks. Here is why that matters and how it affects the rewards you see.
Understanding Hash Rate: What 100 TH/s Really Means
Hash rate numbers get thrown around all the time. Here is a plain-English translation of the units and what you should actually care about.
How Bitcoin Mining Actually Works: A 2026 Deep Dive
Behind every Bitcoin transaction is a global race to solve a math puzzle. Here is what the miners are actually doing — and why it matters.