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- Keryr
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Does merged mining actually make a noticeable difference?
I’ve been looking at ways to squeeze a bit more out of the hardware I already have instead of buying more ASICs. Electricity isn’t getting any cheaper, so at this point I’m more interested in improving the economics of the existing setup. While comparing pools I found this one They mention merged mining, including the possibility of mining another coin alongside the main one without adding more hardware or power consumption. I understand the basic idea, but I’ve never actually used it. Is merged mining worth considering in practice, or is the additional reward usually too small to bother with? I’m currently more interested in BTC mining than constantly switching between coins.
Last edited by Keryr (8/15/2026 1:30 am)
- Borov
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Re: Does merged mining actually make a noticeable difference?
The biggest mistake is comparing only the extra coins. First compare what you’d normally make from BTC on both pools after fees, rejects and downtime. Any merged-mining reward should be treated as a bonus on top of that, not as the main reason to switch.
- portbrief
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Re: Does merged mining actually make a noticeable difference?
I think it can be worthwhile, but it really depends on the numbers. If you're already running the hardware for BTC, getting some additional revenue without increasing power consumption is obviously attractive. I'd look at the total payout after pool fees, BTC earnings, and any withdrawal or conversion costs rather than focusing only on the merged-mining reward. If the difference is meaningful over a few months, then it probably makes sense to consider.
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