Bitmain Antminer Z11E on Kerrigan-Equihash — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production
69.93 KH/s · Equihash · network 138.49 KH/s. A Bitmain Antminer Z11E solo mining Kerrigan-Equihash (KRG) has about 33,197 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 15.8 min for the full 5.0000 KRG reward.
Bitmain Antminer Z11E on Kerrigan-Equihash — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications
Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitmain Antminer Z11E on Kerrigan-Equihash (KRG) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):
| Specification / Metric | Value | Context & Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm & Hashrate | 69.93 KH/s on Equihash | Nominal device hashrate |
| Rated Power Draw | 1,390 W (50.31 H/W) | Energy efficiency threshold |
| Daily Pool Yield (Gross) | 4.11 USD / day | Expected gross pool revenue at spot price |
| Power Consumption Cost | 2.30 USD / day | Electricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (33.4 kWh/day) |
| Net Daily Operating Margin | +1.81 USD / day | Operational profit/loss after electricity |
| Operational Breakeven | 0.123 USD/kWh | Maximum electricity tariff before negative profit |
| Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh) | 0.00507 USD per KRG | Direct electricity expense to produce 1 KRG |
| Solo Discovery Expectation | 1 block every ~15.8 min | Poisson arrival time at network hashrate 138.49 KH/s |
Can you solo mine Kerrigan-Equihash with a Bitmain Antminer Z11E?
Yes — a Bitmain Antminer Z11E (69.93 KH/s) can solo mine Kerrigan-Equihash (KRG) via a solo pool. At Kerrigan-Equihash's 138.49 KH/s Equihash network that is about 33,197 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 15.8 min, for the full 5.0000 KRG 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 Kerrigan-Equihash
The Bitmain Antminer Z11E is categorized in the Mid-Range Workhorse Tier (Middle quartile hashrate offering solid pool mining throughput with moderate solo variance.). Among all 2 tracked models on Kerrigan-Equihash, it ranks #2 in electrical efficiency (50.31 H/W) and #2 in raw hashrate (69.93 KH/s).
Electricity Operating Costs & Breakeven
Running a Bitmain Antminer Z11E (1,390 W) pulls about 33.36 kWh per day (1015.4 kWh per month). At the standard rate of 0.069 USD/kWh, electricity costs roughly 2.30 USD per day (70.06 USD/month or 841 USD/year). Statistically that year returns 33,197.42 blocks, worth about $1,503 — expected revenue covers the power bill about 1.8x over.
The operational breakeven threshold is 0.123 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:
- At 0.040 USD/kWh (Hydro / Renewable): +2.78 USD / day
- At 0.069 USD/kWh (Standard Industrial): +1.81 USD / day
- At 0.120 USD/kWh (Residential Grid): +0.11 USD / day
Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, Kerrigan-Equihash must trade at or above 0.00507 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 0.00881 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 15.8 min, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:
- Lucky streak (5% Odds): Block within ~49 s (1-in-20 fastest discovery, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Median expectation (50% Odds): Block within ~11.0 min (Nominal median, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Bad luck streak (5% Odds): Can stretch up to ~47.5 min (1-in-20 extended dry spell, power cost: ~0 USD)
High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~47.5 min), cumulative electricity burned (~0 USD) will exceed the block reward value (0 USD). Pool mining is recommended for risk-averse operators.
Bitmain Antminer Z11E Price & Estimated ROI
Current market price: $499–$1,000 (estimated market price, median $700) (Hardware price estimated). Mined against its most profitable coin instead of solo, it would pay itself back in about 332 days.
How other hardware compares on Kerrigan-Equihash
Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining Kerrigan-Equihash at today's difficulty:
| Hardware | Hashrate | Expected block | Chance in 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitmain Antminer Z11 | 134.76 KH/s | 8.2 min | 100.00% |
How the odds have moved
Kerrigan-Equihash's network hashrate has been essentially flat since 2026-09-08, from 138.89 KH/s to 138.49 KH/s — so your odds are unchanged.
How the odds are calculated
Each hash is an independent attempt, so block discovery is memoryless and follows an exponential distribution. The average time to a block is T = network_hashrate ÷ your_hashrate × block_time. The chance of hitting at least one block within a period t is then given by the Poisson relation P = 1 − e^(−t/T) — the realistic probability, not a misleading linear one. For this pair: daily chance 100.00%, yearly chance 100.00%.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bitmain Antminer Z11E on Kerrigan-Equihash
Can you solo mine Kerrigan-Equihash with a Bitmain Antminer Z11E?
Yes — a Bitmain Antminer Z11E (69.93 KH/s) can solo mine Kerrigan-Equihash (KRG) via a solo pool. At Kerrigan-Equihash's 138.49 KH/s Equihash network that is about 33,197 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 15.8 min, for the full 5.0000 KRG block. BackPoW computes this from live network difficulty using a Poisson block-discovery model.
Is Equihash ASIC-resistant, and where does the Bitmain Antminer Z11E stand?
Equihash is an ASIC-resistant GPU algorithm relying on memory bandwidth. The Bitmain Antminer Z11E ranks #2 of 2 GPUs on Kerrigan-Equihash. It operates in the Mid-Range Tier (middle quartile), offering solid pool mining throughput with moderate solo variance.
What is the operating power cost and breakeven electricity rate for a Bitmain Antminer Z11E on Kerrigan-Equihash?
At 1,390 W, operating a Bitmain Antminer Z11E consumes 33.36 kWh/day (1015.4 kWh/month). At standard electricity (0.069 USD/kWh), the power bill is 2.30 USD/day (70.06 USD/month). The operational breakeven threshold is 0.123 USD/kWh.
What happens if my Bitmain Antminer Z11E encounters a severe dry spell on Kerrigan-Equihash?
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 47.5 min, accumulating roughly 0 USD in power costs.
Alternative Mining Options for Bitmain Antminer Z11E
Comparing solo odds, jackpot block value, and daily pool revenue across other coins minable with this rig:
| Coin | Expected block | Block value | Pool earnings / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komodo (KMD) | 6.5 min | 0.00 USD | 0.74 USD |
| Pirate (ARRR) | 49.4 min | 0.08 USD | 2.21 USD |
| Zcash (ZEC) | 1.03 yr | 1,660 USD | 4.41 USD |