Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on eCash — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production
4.81 TH/s · SHA-256 · network 49.46 PH/s. A Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ solo mining eCash (XEC) has about 5 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 74 days for the full 1,812,500.0000 XEC (≈ 14 USD) reward.
Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on eCash — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications
Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on eCash (XEC) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):
| Specification / Metric | Value | Context & Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm & Hashrate | 4.81 TH/s on SHA-256 | Nominal device hashrate |
| Rated Power Draw | 76 W (63.26 GH/W) | Energy efficiency threshold |
| Daily Pool Yield (Gross) | 0.19 USD / day | Expected gross pool revenue at spot price |
| Power Consumption Cost | 0.13 USD / day | Electricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (1.8 kWh/day) |
| Net Daily Operating Margin | +0.06 USD / day | Operational profit/loss after electricity |
| Operational Breakeven | 0.102 USD/kWh | Maximum electricity tariff before negative profit |
| Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh) | 0.00000514 USD per XEC | Direct electricity expense to produce 1 XEC |
| Solo Discovery Expectation | 1 block every ~74 days | Poisson arrival time at network hashrate 49.46 PH/s |
Can you solo mine eCash with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ (4.81 TH/s) can solo mine eCash (XEC) via a solo pool. At eCash's 49.46 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 5 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 74 days, for the full 1,812,500.0000 XEC (≈ 14 USD) 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 eCash
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 eCash, it ranks #2 in electrical efficiency (63,258,947,368.42 H/W) and #3 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 4.94 blocks, worth about $68.19 — expected revenue covers the power bill about 1.5x over.
The operational breakeven threshold is 0.102 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:
- At 0.040 USD/kWh (Hydro / Renewable): +0.11 USD / day
- At 0.069 USD/kWh (Standard Industrial): +0.06 USD / day
- At 0.120 USD/kWh (Residential Grid): -0.03 USD / day
Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, eCash must trade at or above 0.00000514 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 0.00000893 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 74 days, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:
- Lucky streak (5% Odds): Block within ~4 days (1-in-20 fastest discovery, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Median expectation (50% Odds): Block within ~51 days (Nominal median, power cost: ~6 USD)
- Bad luck streak (5% Odds): Can stretch up to ~222 days (1-in-20 extended dry spell, power cost: ~28 USD)
High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~222 days), cumulative electricity burned (~28 USD) will exceed the block reward value (14 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 12.4 years.
How other hardware compares on eCash
Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining eCash at today's difficulty:
| Hardware | Hashrate | Expected block | Chance in 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitaxe NerdOctaxe | 9.61 TH/s | 37 days | 99.99% |
| Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.1 | 6.00 TH/s | 59 days | 99.79% |
| Bitaxe NerdQaxe | 2.40 TH/s | 148 days | 91.53% |
| Bitaxe Gamma | 1.10 TH/s | 324 days | 67.59% |
How the odds have moved
eCash's network hashrate has been essentially flat since 2026-09-08, from 49.10 PH/s to 49.46 PH/s — so your odds are unchanged.
Where to point a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ at eCash
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 28 solo pools for eCash with their stratum endpoints, fees, and pool hashrates — see eCash solo mining pools:
- fenixpool.com (Fee: 0% · Hashrate: 260.67 TH/s)
- solohash.co.uk (Fee: 0.5% · Hashrate: 1.46 PH/s)
- jackpool.ru (Fee: 0.5% · Hashrate: 231.26 TH/s)
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 1.34%, yearly chance 99.28%.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ on eCash
Can you solo mine eCash with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ (4.81 TH/s) can solo mine eCash (XEC) via a solo pool. At eCash's 49.46 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 5 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 74 days, for the full 1,812,500.0000 XEC (≈ 14 USD) 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 (#3 of 5 models on eCash). 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 eCash?
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 0.102 USD/kWh.
What happens if my Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ encounters a severe dry spell on eCash?
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 222 days, accumulating roughly 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quai-SHA (QUAI) | 12.2 hours | 0.11 USD | 0.21 USD |
| DGB-SHA (DGB) | 7 days | 1 USD | 0.14 USD |
| Fractal (FB) | 16 days | 2 USD | 0.16 USD |
| BitcoinCash (BCH) | 15.00 yr | 958 USD | 0.17 USD |