Bitaxe Gamma Hex on BitcoinCash — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production

8.37 TH/s · SHA-256 · network 3.42 EH/s. A Bitaxe Gamma Hex solo mining BitcoinCash (BCH) has about a 1-in-8 chance per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 7.41 yr for the full 3.1300 BCH (≈ 892 USD) reward.

Bitaxe Gamma Hex on BitcoinCash — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications

Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitaxe Gamma Hex on BitcoinCash (BCH) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):

Specification / MetricValueContext & Meaning
Algorithm & Hashrate8.37 TH/s on SHA-256Nominal device hashrate
Rated Power Draw140 W (59.82 GH/W)Energy efficiency threshold
Daily Pool Yield (Gross)0.33 USD / dayExpected gross pool revenue at spot price
Power Consumption Cost0.23 USD / dayElectricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (3.4 kWh/day)
Net Daily Operating Margin+0.10 USD / dayOperational profit/loss after electricity
Operational Breakeven0.098 USD/kWhMaximum electricity tariff before negative profit
Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh)200.4995 USD per BCHDirect electricity expense to produce 1 BCH
Solo Discovery Expectation1 block every ~7.41 yrPoisson arrival time at network hashrate 3.42 EH/s

Can you solo mine BitcoinCash with a Bitaxe Gamma Hex?

Yes — a Bitaxe Gamma Hex (8.37 TH/s) can solo mine BitcoinCash (BCH) via a solo pool. At BitcoinCash's 3.42 EH/s SHA-256 network that is about a 1-in-8 chance per year — expected one block roughly every 7.41 yr, for the full 3.1300 BCH (≈ 892 USD) block. BackPoW computes this from live network difficulty using a Poisson block-discovery model. Realistically this is a hobby/lottery play rather than an income strategy.

Hardware Tier & Ecosystem Ranking on BitcoinCash

The Bitaxe Gamma Hex 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 22 tracked models on BitcoinCash, it ranks #15 in electrical efficiency (59,820,000,000.00 H/W) and #9 in raw hashrate (8.37 TH/s).

Electricity Operating Costs & Breakeven

Running a Bitaxe Gamma Hex (140 W) pulls about 3.36 kWh per day (102.3 kWh per month). At the standard rate of 0.069 USD/kWh, electricity costs roughly 0.23 USD per day (7.06 USD/month or 85 USD/year). Statistically that year returns 0.13 blocks, worth about $120 — expected revenue covers the power bill about 1.4x over.

The operational breakeven threshold is 0.098 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:

Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, BitcoinCash must trade at or above 200.50 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 348.69 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 7.41 yr, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:

High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~22.20 yr), cumulative electricity burned (~1,880 USD) will exceed the block reward value (892 USD). Pool mining is recommended for risk-averse operators.

How other hardware compares on BitcoinCash

Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining BitcoinCash at today's difficulty:

HardwareHashrateExpected blockChance in 1 year
NerdMiner NerdOCTAxe Rev 3.112.00 TH/s5.17 yr17.57%
Bitaxe NerdOctaxe9.61 TH/s6.46 yr14.35%
Bitaxe NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.16.00 TH/s10.34 yr9.22%
Bitaxe NerdQaxe++4.81 TH/s12.91 yr7.45%
Bitaxe Supra Hex4.19 TH/s14.80 yr6.53%

How the odds have moved

BitcoinCash's network hashrate climbed 3% since 2026-09-22, from 3.33 EH/s to 3.42 EH/s — so the same rig is now 3% less likely to find a block.

Where to point a Bitaxe Gamma Hex at BitcoinCash

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 66 solo pools for BitcoinCash with their stratum endpoints, fees, and pool hashrates — see BitcoinCash solo mining pools:

Latest BitcoinCash mining & ecosystem events

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 0.0369%, yearly chance 12.62%.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bitaxe Gamma Hex on BitcoinCash

Can you solo mine BitcoinCash with a Bitaxe Gamma Hex?

Yes — a Bitaxe Gamma Hex (8.37 TH/s) can solo mine BitcoinCash (BCH) via a solo pool. At BitcoinCash's 3.42 EH/s SHA-256 network that is about a 1-in-8 chance per year — expected one block roughly every 7.41 yr, for the full 3.1300 BCH (≈ 892 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 Gamma Hex stand?

SHA-256 is an ASIC-dominated algorithm. The Bitaxe Gamma Hex delivers 8.37 TH/s (#9 of 22 models on BitcoinCash). 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 Gamma Hex on BitcoinCash?

At 140 W, operating a Bitaxe Gamma Hex consumes 3.36 kWh/day (102.3 kWh/month). At standard electricity (0.069 USD/kWh), the power bill is 0.23 USD/day (7.06 USD/month). The operational breakeven threshold is 0.098 USD/kWh.

What happens if my Bitaxe Gamma Hex encounters a severe dry spell on BitcoinCash?

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 22.20 yr, accumulating roughly 1,880 USD in power costs.

Alternative Mining Options for Bitaxe Gamma Hex

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

CoinExpected blockBlock valuePool earnings / Day
DGB-SHA (DGB)3 days0.84 USD0.24 USD
Bitcoin (BTC)2,329 yr259,574 USD0.31 USD