Bitaxe NerdQaxe on DGB-SHA — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production
2.40 TH/s · SHA-256 · network 33.58 PH/s. A Bitaxe NerdQaxe solo mining DGB-SHA (DGB) has about 30 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 12 days for the full 247.9300 DGB reward.
Bitaxe NerdQaxe on DGB-SHA — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications
Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Bitaxe NerdQaxe on DGB-SHA (DGB) 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) | 0.07 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 | -0.02 USD / day | Operational profit/loss after electricity |
| Operational Breakeven | 0.052 USD/kWh | Maximum electricity tariff before negative profit |
| Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh) | 0.00445 USD per DGB | Direct electricity expense to produce 1 DGB |
| Solo Discovery Expectation | 1 block every ~12 days | Poisson arrival time at network hashrate 33.58 PH/s |
Can you solo mine DGB-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe (2.40 TH/s) can solo mine DGB-SHA (DGB) via a solo pool. At DGB-SHA's 33.58 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 30 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 12 days, for the full 247.9300 DGB 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 DGB-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 15 tracked models on DGB-SHA, it ranks #12 in electrical efficiency (43,710,545,454.55 H/W) and #9 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 30.12 blocks, worth about $25.20 — you would burn roughly 1x more in electricity than that reward is worth.
The operational breakeven threshold is 0.052 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:
- At 0.040 USD/kWh (Hydro / Renewable): +0.02 USD / day
- At 0.069 USD/kWh (Standard Industrial): -0.02 USD / day
- At 0.120 USD/kWh (Residential Grid): -0.09 USD / day
Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, DGB-SHA must trade at or above 0.00445 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 0.00775 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 12 days, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:
- Lucky streak (5% Odds): Block within ~14.9 hours (1-in-20 fastest discovery, power cost: ~0 USD)
- Median expectation (50% Odds): Block within ~8 days (Nominal median, power cost: ~1 USD)
- Bad luck streak (5% Odds): Can stretch up to ~36 days (1-in-20 extended dry spell, power cost: ~3 USD)
High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~36 days), cumulative electricity burned (~3 USD) will exceed the block reward value (1 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 209.1 years.
How other hardware compares on DGB-SHA
Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining DGB-SHA at today's difficulty:
| Hardware | Hashrate | Expected block | Chance in 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitaxe Supra Hex | 4.19 TH/s | 7 days | 100.00% |
| NerdMiner NerdQaxe+ Hydro | 2.50 TH/s | 12 days | 100.00% |
| NerdMiner NerdQaxe+ | 2.50 TH/s | 12 days | 100.00% |
| Bitaxe Gamma Duo 650 | 1.63 TH/s | 18 days | 100.00% |
| Bitaxe Gamma 602 | 1.30 TH/s | 22 days | 100.00% |
How the odds have moved
DGB-SHA's network hashrate fell 18% since 2026-09-22, from 41.08 PH/s to 33.58 PH/s — so the same rig is now 18% more likely to find a block.
Where to point a Bitaxe NerdQaxe at DGB-SHA
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 36 solo pools for DGB-SHA with their stratum endpoints, fees, and pool hashrates — see DGB-SHA solo mining pools:
- sololuck.io (Fee: 0% · Hashrate: 165.40 TH/s)
- grandpool.io (Fee: 0.01% · Hashrate: 660.51 TH/s)
- fenixpool.com (Fee: 0.5% · Hashrate: 808.41 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 7.92%, yearly chance 100.00%.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bitaxe NerdQaxe on DGB-SHA
Can you solo mine DGB-SHA with a Bitaxe NerdQaxe?
Yes — a Bitaxe NerdQaxe (2.40 TH/s) can solo mine DGB-SHA (DGB) via a solo pool. At DGB-SHA's 33.58 PH/s SHA-256 network that is about 30 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 12 days, for the full 247.9300 DGB 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 (#9 of 15 models on DGB-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 DGB-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 0.052 USD/kWh.
What happens if my Bitaxe NerdQaxe encounters a severe dry spell on DGB-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 36 days, accumulating roughly 3 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) | 20.9 hours | 0.08 USD | 0.09 USD |
| Fractal (FB) | 28 days | 2 USD | 0.08 USD |
| eCash (XEC) | 172 days | 12 USD | 0.07 USD |
| Peercoin (PPC) | 3.86 yr | 6 USD | 0.00 USD |