An academic explainer distinguishing the AuxPoW protocol mechanism from pool-level accounting rules in merged mining, clarifying how shares, block rewards, PPS+/PPLNS payout methods, settlement, and withdrawal interact — using ViaBTC's current BTC and LTC merged-mining documentation as a concrete reference.

An educational guide for Bitcoin miners on structuring crypto loan repayment around fixed debt obligations rather than BTC price forecasts. Covers payment calendars, separating operating costs from debt service, pool payout timing (PPS+/PPLNS), BTC collateral risk, and scenario-based planning, using real disclosed examples from Riot Platforms and Hut 8.

An academic, data-backed guide to estimating Litecoin/Dogecoin merged-mining profitability, covering AuxPoW mechanics, calculator inputs, revenue and electricity-cost formulas, fee double-counting pitfalls, and why PPLNS-based DOGE rewards remain variable even under LTC PPS+.

An analysis of whether merged mining influences Litecoin's network hashrate, explaining that the effect operates through mining economics rather than by adding computational power, with context on AuxPoW mechanics, pool-level implementation, and current Litecoin hashrate data.

An academic explainer of merged mining and auxiliary chains, covering how AuxPoW links a parent chain's proof-of-work to an auxiliary chain's consensus rules, why merged mining does not split hashrate, real-world examples from Namecoin, Dogecoin, and Rootstock, and the security and pool-accounting distinctions miners should understand before using a merged-mining pair.

An evidence-based comparison of current SHA-256 ASIC miners for Bitcoin Cash mining, covering rated hashrate, power, and efficiency figures for hydro- and air-cooled models, hardware selection criteria, electricity-cost estimation, and how to connect a SHA-256 ASIC to a BCH mining pool.

An academic overview of how Bitcoin mining operations manage cash flow during bear markets, covering the mismatch between BTC-denominated income and fiat expenses, cash-calendar planning, pool payout method selection, BTC sale policy, curtailment, capital-expenditure deferral, and the risks of derivatives and BTC-backed financing, illustrated with disclosed figures from Riot Platforms and CleanSpark.

Our support for Bitcoin education continued at the Catholic University of Córdoba, bringing practical learning to students and faculty as part of our long-term commitment to communities in Latin America.

An in-depth, academically framed explainer on how merged-mining pool fees work, clarifying the difference between pool fees and payout methods, how auxiliary rewards like DOGE are distributed alongside LTC, and what ViaBTC's PPS+ and PPLNS fee structure actually means for merged-mining participants.

A framework for turning Bitcoin mining rewards into a disciplined capital-allocation process rather than an automatic buy-more-ASICs rule—covering Mining Cash Flow separation, liquidity budgeting, upgrade modeling with compatible efficiency data, and scenario stress-testing.

An educational examination of how KAS can be used as loan collateral through the documented iKAS-on-Igra route into Kaskad's overcollateralized lending markets, covering core mechanics, terminology, and material risks such as liquidation, interest accrual, bridge exposure, and oracle dependency, while keeping mining-pool settlement clearly separate from lending-protocol operations.

This article compares selling mined BTC against borrowing USDT with BTC as collateral, framing the decision as a liquidity-management choice rather than a price bet. It explains the mechanics, risks, and trade-offs of each approach, references ViaBTC's Collateral-Pledged Loan structure, and includes real-world examples from public mining companies to illustrate how borrowing and selling are used in practice.

There is no fixed USDT-per-BTC borrowing amount; the loanable value depends on BTC's applicable price, the collateral discount rate, Initial LTV, and any existing debt. This article breaks down the formulas behind BTC-backed USDT borrowing, distinguishes Initial LTV from liquidation LTV, and outlines the interest costs and liquidation risks borrowers should understand before pledging BTC as collateral.

A data-driven breakdown of BCH mining profitability, using a dated ViaBTC earnings estimate, a historical BCH price, and Antminer S21 specifications to show how hashrate, difficulty, payout method, and electricity costs determine actual mining income.

An academic breakdown of how to calculate Bitcoin Cash mining electricity cost separately from total operating cost and profitability, using manufacturer ASIC specifications, verified formulas for power draw and expected BCH proceeds, and electricity-price context from EIA data.

A practical, pool-based configuration guide for Scrypt ASIC owners who want to mine Litecoin on ViaBTC while receiving eligible DOGE merged-mining rewards. Covers Stratum setup, worker naming, PPS+ versus PPLNS mechanics, DOGE settlement versus withdrawal, and common configuration errors.

An academic explainer clarifying that a crypto loan margin call is triggered by loan-to-value (LTV) mechanics—collateral value declines and/or accrued interest—not by mining-pool performance. Covers the LTV formula, a worked example, miner-specific cash-flow risks, BTC versus ASIC collateral risk, and how ViaBTC's Crypto Loans product and Auto Pledge feature fit into LTV management.

This article explains that a DOGE mining pool minimum payout threshold governs withdrawal eligibility, not mining reward calculation. It details ViaBTC's current 20 DOGE minimum payment for Auto Withdrawal, how DOGE rewards are earned through LTC merged mining, the difference between reward settlement and withdrawal processing, and practical reasons a DOGE payout may be delayed.

A beginner-focused explanation of how Dogecoin mining actually works today: through Scrypt ASIC hardware connected to a Litecoin mining pool that supports DOGE merged mining. Covers hardware requirements, pool configuration (Stratum endpoint, worker naming), PPS+ versus PPLNS payout methods, how DOGE merged-mining rewards are settled, and common setup mistakes to avoid.

A BCH mining profitability calculator estimates mining revenue from hashrate, network difficulty, price, and pool fees, but true profitability requires subtracting electricity, hosting, and other operating costs. This article explains what the ViaBTC BCH Profit Calculator measures, what it excludes, and how to calculate a net operating result using verified formulas and current pool fee data.