Bitcoin’s architecture is elegant in its simplicity: miners secure the network, validate transactions, and receive block rewards. Yet behind that simplicity lies a complex economic flow that connects energy markets, mining infrastructure, liquidity providers, and global exchanges. Understanding how bitcoin moves from block rewards to balance sheets is essential for anyone following hashrate trends, mining profitability, or long-term supply dynamics.

Quai Network is preparing a major protocol upgrade scheduled for December 17, known as SOAP — the Subsidized Open-market Acquisition Protocol. This upgrade fundamentally changes how merge-mining works by transforming it into a continuous QUAI buyback and revenue stream for the network. From a mining perspective, SOAP introduces several significant changes aimed at expanding participation, increasing network security, and improving miner incentives.

Xelis is scheduled to change its mining algorithm from XelisHashV2 to XelisHashV3 on December 13th. If you plan to continue mining after this change, you will need to update your mining software and, in some cases, adjust your miner configuration as well. We cover the required updates below.

With the recent rise in Zcash (ZEC) price, many miners are once again evaluating whether ASIC mining hardware could offer a worthwhile return. However, ASIC miners built for Equihash are extremely specialized machines with a single purpose—and that makes any investment in them inherently high-risk. The overview below breaks down the currently available Zcash ASIC miners by hashrate, power consumption, and efficiency, helping you form a clearer picture of their capabilities before considering a purchase. If you click on any ASIC model, you can also see estimated returns and available vendors to help inform your decision.

Once your machine is up and running on Vast, you may encounter some issues. We’ve compiled the most common ones here, along with explanations and troubleshooting steps.

We often receive questions about Qubic reward estimates—especially when actual returns appear lower than expected. Unlike many other blockchains, Qubic operates under a unique reward system. In this article, we’ll explain how it works, why discrepancies can occur, and what sets Qubic apart from more conventional blockchain models.

Thinking about getting into Scrypt mining or upgrading your existing setup? This guide provides a comprehensive look at the current landscape of Scrypt ASIC miners. Whether you're mining Litecoin, Dogecoin, or other Scrypt-based coins, choosing the right hardware is key to maximizing returns.

The first version of Hashrate.no launched back in 2021. Since then, we’ve learned a lot—and now we’re proud to unveil a complete overhaul of the site. From a fresh new look to major backend improvements, this upgrade reflects the knowledge and experience we've gained over the past few years.

To use the API, you must obtain an API key. You can get one by logging in at hashrate.no. If you plan to use the API for commercial purposes, you’ll need to sign up for a commercial plan after creating your account.