Bitaxe NerdQaxe on Quai-SHA — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production
2.40 TH/s · SHA-256 · network 160.34 PH/s. A Bitaxe NerdQaxe solo mining Quai-SHA (QUAI) has about 358 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 1 days for the full 10.9500 QUAI reward.
Bitaxe NerdQaxe on Quai-SHA — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications
Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe on Quai-SHA (QUAI) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):
| Specification / Metric | Value | Context & Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm & Hashrate | 2.40 TH/s on SHA-256 | Nominal device hashrate |
| Rated Power Draw | 55 W (43.71 GH/W) | Energy efficiency threshold |
| Daily Pool Yield (Gross) | 0.10 USD / day | Expected gross pool revenue at spot price |
| Power Consumption Cost | 0.09 USD / day | Electricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (1.3 kWh/day) |
| Net Daily Operating Margin | +0.01 USD / day | Operational profit/loss after electricity |
| Operational Breakeven | 0.078 USD/kWh | Maximum electricity tariff before negative profit |
| Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh) | 0.00848 USD per QUAI | Direct electricity expense to produce 1 QUAI |
| Solo Discovery Expectation | 1 block every ~1 days | Poisson arrival time at network hashrate 160.34 PH/s |
Can you solo mine Quai-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe (2.40 TH/s) can solo mine Quai-SHA (QUAI) via a solo pool. At Quai-SHA's 160.34 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 358 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 1 days, for the full 10.9500 QUAI 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 Quai-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 5 tracked models on Quai-SHA, it ranks #5 in electrical efficiency (43,710,545,454.55 H/W) and #4 in raw hashrate (2.40 TH/s).
Electricity Operating Costs & Breakeven
Running a Bitaxe NerdQaxe (55 W) pulls about 1.32 kWh per day (40.2 kWh per month). At the standard rate of 0.069 USD/kWh, electricity costs roughly 0.09 USD per day (2.77 USD/month or 33 USD/year). Statistically that year returns 358.45 blocks, worth about $37.69 — expected revenue covers the power bill about 1.1x over.
The operational breakeven threshold is 0.078 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:
- At 0.040 USD/kWh (Hydro / Renewable): +0.05 USD / day
- At 0.069 USD/kWh (Standard Industrial): +0.01 USD / day
- At 0.120 USD/kWh (Residential Grid): -0.06 USD / day
Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, Quai-SHA must trade at or above 0.00848 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 0.0147 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 1 days, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:
- Lucky streak (5% Odds): Block within ~1.3 hours (1-in-20 fastest discovery, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Median expectation (50% Odds): Block within ~17.0 hours (Nominal median, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Bad luck streak (5% Odds): Can stretch up to ~3 days (1-in-20 extended dry spell, power cost: ~0 USD)
High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~3 days), cumulative electricity burned (~0 USD) will exceed the block reward value (0 USD). Pool mining is recommended for risk-averse operators.
Bitaxe NerdQaxe Price & Estimated ROI
Current market price: $220–$320 (estimated market price, median $270) (Hardware price estimated). Mined against its most profitable coin instead of solo, it would pay itself back in about 46.6 years.
How other hardware compares on Quai-SHA
Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining Quai-SHA at today's difficulty:
| Hardware | Hashrate | Expected block | Chance in 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitaxe NerdOctaxe | 9.61 TH/s | 6.1 hours | 100.00% |
| Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.1 | 6.00 TH/s | 9.8 hours | 100.00% |
| Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ | 4.81 TH/s | 12.2 hours | 100.00% |
| Bitaxe Gamma | 1.10 TH/s | 2 days | 100.00% |
How the odds have moved
Quai-SHA's network hashrate fell 36% since 2026-09-08, from 250.17 PH/s to 160.34 PH/s — so the same rig is now 36% more likely to find a block.
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 62.52%, yearly chance 100.00%.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bitaxe NerdQaxe on Quai-SHA
Can you solo mine Quai-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe (2.40 TH/s) can solo mine Quai-SHA (QUAI) via a solo pool. At Quai-SHA's 160.34 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 358 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 1 days, for the full 10.9500 QUAI 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 2.40 TH/s (#4 of 5 models on Quai-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 Quai-SHA?
At 55 W, operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe consumes 1.32 kWh/day (40.2 kWh/month). At standard electricity (0.069 USD/kWh), the power bill is 0.09 USD/day (2.77 USD/month). The operational breakeven threshold is 0.078 USD/kWh.
What happens if my Bitaxe NerdQaxe encounters a severe dry spell on Quai-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 3 days, accumulating roughly 0 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:
| Coin | Expected block | Block value | Pool earnings / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGB-SHA (DGB) | 15 days | 1 USD | 0.07 USD |
| Fractal (FB) | 31 days | 2 USD | 0.08 USD |
| Peercoin (PPC) | 124 days | 13 USD | 0.10 USD |
| eCash (XEC) | 148 days | 14 USD | 0.09 USD |