Baikal BK-G28 on Dash — Mining Profit, Solo Odds & Cost of Production
28.01 GH/s · X11 · network 3.61 PH/s. A Baikal BK-G28 solo mining Dash (DASH) has about 2 blocks per year, i.e. an expected block roughly every 235 days for the full 0.4100 DASH (≈ 21 USD) reward.
Baikal BK-G28 on Dash — Mining Truth Benchmark & Specifications
Consolidated PoW oracle metrics for operating a Baikal BK-G28 on Dash (DASH) at live network difficulty and benchmark industrial electricity (0.069 USD/kWh):
| Specification / Metric | Value | Context & Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm & Hashrate | 28.01 GH/s on X11 | Nominal device hashrate |
| Rated Power Draw | 1,300 W (21.55 MH/W) | Energy efficiency threshold |
| Daily Pool Yield (Gross) | 0.09 USD / day | Expected gross pool revenue at spot price |
| Power Consumption Cost | 2.15 USD / day | Electricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (31.2 kWh/day) |
| Net Daily Operating Margin | -2.07 USD / day | Operational profit/loss after electricity |
| Operational Breakeven | 0.003 USD/kWh | Maximum electricity tariff before negative profit |
| Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh) | 1,233.2430 USD per DASH | Direct electricity expense to produce 1 DASH |
| Solo Discovery Expectation | 1 block every ~235 days | Poisson arrival time at network hashrate 3.61 PH/s |
Can you solo mine Dash with a Baikal BK-G28?
Yes — a Baikal BK-G28 (28.01 GH/s) can solo mine Dash (DASH) via a solo pool. At Dash's 3.61 PH/s X11 network that is about 2 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 235 days, for the full 0.4100 DASH (≈ 21 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 Dash
The Baikal BK-G28 is categorized in the Mid-Range Workhorse Tier (Middle quartile hashrate offering solid pool mining throughput with moderate solo variance.). Among all 14 tracked models on Dash, it ranks #9 in electrical efficiency (21,549,230.77 H/W) and #9 in raw hashrate (28.01 GH/s).
Electricity Operating Costs & Breakeven
Running a Baikal BK-G28 (1,300 W) pulls about 31.20 kWh per day (949.7 kWh per month). At the standard rate of 0.069 USD/kWh, electricity costs roughly 2.15 USD per day (65.53 USD/month or 786 USD/year). Statistically that year returns 1.56 blocks, worth about $32.00 — you would burn roughly 25x more in electricity than that reward is worth.
The operational breakeven threshold is 0.003 USD/kWh. Expected net operating margin at benchmark tariffs:
- At 0.040 USD/kWh (Hydro / Renewable): -1.16 USD / day
- At 0.069 USD/kWh (Standard Industrial): -2.07 USD / day
- At 0.120 USD/kWh (Residential Grid): -3.66 USD / day
Break-even Coin Price Target: For this hardware to break even on electricity, Dash must trade at or above 1,233.24 USD at standard industrial power (0.069 USD/kWh), or 2,144.77 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 235 days, real-world dispersion ranges across 5% and 50% quantiles:
- Lucky streak (5% Odds): Block within ~12 days (1-in-20 fastest discovery, power cost: ~26 USD)
- Median expectation (50% Odds): Block within ~163 days (Nominal median, power cost: ~350 USD)
- Bad luck streak (5% Odds): Can stretch up to ~1.93 yr (1-in-20 extended dry spell, power cost: ~1,515 USD)
High Variance Alert: In a 1-in-20 severe drought (~1.93 yr), cumulative electricity burned (~1,515 USD) will exceed the block reward value (21 USD). Pool mining is recommended for risk-averse operators.
Baikal BK-G28 Price & Estimated ROI
Current market price: $50–$80 (estimated market price, median $65) (Hardware price estimated).
How other hardware compares on Dash
Devices in the same hashrate class, solo mining Dash at today's difficulty:
| Hardware | Hashrate | Expected block | Chance in 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayun Zig D1 | 47.90 GH/s | 137 days | 93.00% |
| Innosilicon A5 DashMaster | 32.42 GH/s | 203 days | 83.46% |
| PinIdea DR-100 | 18.98 GH/s | 347 days | 65.12% |
| Bitmain Antminer D3 17.5Gh | 17.48 GH/s | 1.03 yr | 62.10% |
| Bitmain Antminer D3 15Gh | 15.00 GH/s | 1.20 yr | 56.50% |
How the odds have moved
Dash's network hashrate climbed 17% since 2026-09-22, from 3.07 PH/s to 3.61 PH/s — so the same rig is now 17% less likely to find a block.
Where to point a Baikal BK-G28 at Dash
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 6 solo pools for Dash with their stratum endpoints, fees, and pool hashrates — see Dash solo mining pools:
- fenixpool.com (Fee: 0.5% · Hashrate: 2.72 TH/s)
- mining-dutch.nl (Fee: 1% · Hashrate: 156.13 TH/s)
- kardanpool.com (Fee: 1.5% · Hashrate: 1.84 TH/s)
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 0.4249%, yearly chance 78.88%.
Frequently Asked Questions: Baikal BK-G28 on Dash
Can you solo mine Dash with a Baikal BK-G28?
Yes — a Baikal BK-G28 (28.01 GH/s) can solo mine Dash (DASH) via a solo pool. At Dash's 3.61 PH/s X11 network that is about 2 blocks per year — expected one block roughly every 235 days, for the full 0.4100 DASH (≈ 21 USD) block. BackPoW computes this from live network difficulty using a Poisson block-discovery model.
Is X11 ASIC-resistant, and where does the Baikal BK-G28 stand?
X11 is an ASIC-dominated algorithm. The Baikal BK-G28 delivers 28.01 GH/s (#9 of 14 models on Dash). It operates in the Mid-Range Tier (middle quartile), offering solid pool mining throughput with moderate solo variance.
What is the operating power cost and breakeven electricity rate for a Baikal BK-G28 on Dash?
At 1,300 W, operating a Baikal BK-G28 consumes 31.20 kWh/day (949.7 kWh/month). At standard electricity (0.069 USD/kWh), the power bill is 2.15 USD/day (65.53 USD/month). The operational breakeven threshold is 0.003 USD/kWh.
What happens if my Baikal BK-G28 encounters a severe dry spell on Dash?
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 1.93 yr, accumulating roughly 1,515 USD in power costs.
Alternative Mining Options for Baikal BK-G28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verge-Groestl (XVG) | 0 s | 0.00 XVG | 0.00 USD |
| GroestlCoin (GRS) | 2.5 hours | 0.14 USD | 1.28 USD |
| DGB-Qubit (DGB) | 1 days | 0.84 USD | 0.63 USD |
| DGB-Skein (DGB) | 83 days | 0.84 USD | 0.01 USD |