Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on DGB-SHA — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production

4.81 TH/s · SHA-256 · network 35.66 PH/s. A Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ solo mining DGB-SHA (DGB) has about 57 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 6 days for the full 247.9300 DGB reward.

Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on DGB-SHA — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications

Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on DGB-SHA (DGB) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):

Specification / MetricValueContext & Meaning
Algorithm & Hashrate4.81 TH/s on SHA-256Nominal device hashrate
Rated Power Draw76 W (63.26 GH/W)Energy efficiency threshold
Daily Pool Yield (Gross)0.13 USD / dayExpected gross pool revenue at spot price
Power Consumption Cost0.13 USD / dayElectricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (1.8 kWh/day)
Net Daily Operating Margin+0.00 USD / dayOperational profit/loss after electricity
Operational Breakeven0.071 USD/kWhMaximum electricity tariff before negative profit
Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh)0.00327 USD per DGBDirect electricity expense to produce 1 DGB
Solo Discovery Expectation1 block every ~6 daysPoisson arrival time at network hashrate 35.66 PH/s

Can you solo mine DGB-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++?

Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ (4.81 TH/s) can solo mine DGB-SHA (DGB) via a solo pool. At DGB-SHA's 35.66 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 57 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 6 days, for the full 247.9300 DGB block. BackPoW computes this from live network difficulty using a Poisson block-discovery model. Realistically this is genuinely worth a patient solo run.

Hardware Tier & Ecosystem Ranking on DGB-SHA

The Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ is categorized in the Home / Solo Lottery Tier (Compact or low-power hardware optimized for decentralized solo lottery participation rather than commercial pool revenue.). Among all 15 tracked models on DGB-SHA, it ranks #4 in electrical efficiency (63,258,947,368.42 H/W) and #5 in raw hashrate (4.81 TH/s).

Electricity Operating Costs & Breakeven

Running a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ (76 W) pulls about 1.82 kWh per day (55.5 kWh per month). At the standard rate of 0.069 USD/kWh, electricity costs roughly 0.13 USD per day (3.83 USD/month or 46 USD/year). Statistically that year returns 56.72 blocks, worth about $47.53 — expected revenue covers the power bill about 1.0x over.

The operational breakeven threshold is 0.071 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:

Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, DGB-SHA must trade at or above 0.00327 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 0.00568 USD at residential power (0.120 USD/kWh).

Bankroll & Variance Risk Simulator

Solo mining block discovery follows a memoryless Poisson distribution. While the average wait is 6 days, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:

High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~19 days), cumulative electricity burned (~2 USD) will exceed the block reward value (1 USD). Pool mining is recommended for risk-averse operators.

Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ Price & Estimated ROI

Current market price: $340–$460 (estimated market price, median $400) (Hardware price estimated). Mined against its most profitable coin instead of solo, it would pay itself back in about 15.5 years.

How other hardware compares on DGB-SHA

Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining DGB-SHA at today's difficulty:

HardwareHashrateExpected blockChance in 1 year
Bitaxe Gamma Hex8.37 TH/s4 days100.00%
Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.16.00 TH/s5 days100.00%
Bitaxe Supra Hex4.19 TH/s7 days100.00%
NerdMiner NerdQaxe+ Hydro2.50 TH/s12 days100.00%
NerdMiner NerdQaxe+2.50 TH/s12 days100.00%

How the odds have moved

DGB-SHA's network hashrate fell 17% since 2026-09-23, from 43.14 PH/s to 35.66 PH/s — so the same rig is now 17% more likely to find a block.

Where to point a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ at DGB-SHA

Solo mining still runs through a solo pool: it handles the block template and pays the full reward to whoever finds the block. BackPoW tracks 36 solo pools for DGB-SHA with their stratum endpoints, fees, and pool hashrates — see DGB-SHA solo mining pools:

How the odds are calculated

Because each hash succeeds independently, finding a block is a Poisson process — there is no 'due' block, only an average rate. The mean time between blocks is T = network_hashrate ÷ your_hashrate × block_time, and the realistic chance of at least one block over a period t is P = 1 − e^(−t/T). That is why a longer run raises your odds but never guarantees a block. For this pair: daily chance 14.38%, yearly chance 100.00%.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on DGB-SHA

Can you solo mine DGB-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++?

Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ (4.81 TH/s) can solo mine DGB-SHA (DGB) via a solo pool. At DGB-SHA's 35.66 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 57 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 6 days, for the full 247.9300 DGB block. BackPoW computes this from live network difficulty using a Poisson block-discovery model.

Is SHA-256 ASIC-resistant, and where does the Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ stand?

SHA-256 is an ASIC-dominated algorithm. The Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ delivers 4.81 TH/s (#5 of 15 models on DGB-SHA). It belongs to the Home / Solo Lottery Tier, built for compact, decentralized solo attempts rather than commercial pool income.

What is the operating power cost and breakeven electricity rate for a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on DGB-SHA?

At 76 W, operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ consumes 1.82 kWh/day (55.5 kWh/month). At standard electricity (0.069 USD/kWh), the power bill is 0.13 USD/day (3.83 USD/month). The operational breakeven threshold is 0.071 USD/kWh.

What happens if my Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ encounters a severe dry spell on DGB-SHA?

Block discovery is an independent Poisson process with no memory. In a 1-in-20 bad luck drought (5% worst luck), finding a block can stretch up to 19 days, accumulating roughly 2 USD in power costs.

Alternative Mining Options for Bitaxe NerdQaxe++

Comparing solo odds, jackpot block value, and daily pool revenue across other coins minable with this rig:

CoinExpected blockBlock valuePool earnings / Day
Quai-SHA (QUAI)9.9 hours0.07 USD0.18 USD
Fractal (FB)14 days2 USD0.17 USD
eCash (XEC)90 days12 USD0.13 USD
BitcoinCash (BCH)13.65 yr875 USD0.18 USD