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 / MetricValueContext & Meaning
Algorithm & Hashrate28.01 GH/s on X11Nominal device hashrate
Rated Power Draw1,300 W (21.55 MH/W)Energy efficiency threshold
Daily Pool Yield (Gross)0.09 USD / dayExpected gross pool revenue at spot price
Power Consumption Cost2.15 USD / dayElectricity expense at 0.069 USD/kWh (31.2 kWh/day)
Net Daily Operating Margin-2.07 USD / dayOperational profit/loss after electricity
Operational Breakeven0.003 USD/kWhMaximum electricity tariff before negative profit
Cost of Production (@ 0.069$ kWh)1,233.2430 USD per DASHDirect electricity expense to produce 1 DASH
Solo Discovery Expectation1 block every ~235 daysPoisson 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:

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:

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:

HardwareHashrateExpected blockChance in 1 year
Dayun Zig D147.90 GH/s137 days93.00%
Innosilicon A5 DashMaster32.42 GH/s203 days83.46%
PinIdea DR-10018.98 GH/s347 days65.12%
Bitmain Antminer D3 17.5Gh17.48 GH/s1.03 yr62.10%
Bitmain Antminer D3 15Gh15.00 GH/s1.20 yr56.50%

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:

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:

CoinExpected blockBlock valuePool earnings / Day
Verge-Groestl (XVG)0 s0.00 XVG0.00 USD
GroestlCoin (GRS)2.5 hours0.14 USD1.28 USD
DGB-Qubit (DGB)1 days0.84 USD0.63 USD
DGB-Skein (DGB)83 days0.84 USD0.01 USD