On June 8, 2015, ANTPOOL, the Bitcoin mining pool under Bitmain, launched a Pay-Per-Share (PPS) mining mode with a 2.5% fee rate. Previously, Antpool operated on a PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares) model with zero fees. With this update, miners can now switch between modes based on their preferences.
Key Features of ANTPOOL
- VIP Access: Exclusive dedicated IPs for high-hashrate users ensure stable mining operations.
- Multi-Worker Support: Create multiple miners under one account and manage them across different pools.
- Block Signature Purchases: Permanently embed custom messages on the blockchain.
- Shared Account Access: Enable team monitoring of mining equipment status.
About ANTPOOL
Launched in November 2014 as Antpool (antpool.com), it quickly became a global leader with:
- Cutting-edge technology and robust mining hardware support.
- Stable performance across partnered mining farms.
- A hashrate surge to over 60P, with continuous growth.
The pool initially operated on PPLNS, offering:
- 105%+ LUCK value transparency.
- Zero fees and high yields.
- Trust-building through open profit displays.
Integration with Bitmain Ecosystem
Antpool syncs accounts with:
- Bitmain’s miner store (bitmaintech.com).
- Cloud mining platform HashNest (hashnest.com).
This unified system streamlines hardware purchases, hosting, hashrate trading, and pool services under one support framework.
FAQ
Q1: What’s the difference between PPS and PPLNS?
👉 PPS guarantees fixed payouts per share, while PPLNS rewards miners based on the pool’s recent luck.
Q2: How does Antpool ensure mining stability?
👉 Through dedicated VIP IPs and optimized server infrastructure.
Q3: Can I switch between PPS and PPLNS anytime?
👉 Yes, miners toggle modes freely via their dashboard.
Q4: What’s unique about block signatures?
👉 Users immortalize custom data (e.g., messages) on-chain.
Q5: Is Antpool suitable for small-scale miners?
👉 Absolutely—its multi-worker setup accommodates all scales.
Q6: How does account sharing work?
👉 Grant view-only access to teammates for real-time equipment tracking.
👉 Explore Bitmain’s mining solutions for hardware and cloud options.
👉 Optimize your setup with Antpool’s PPS mode.