Which device to choose for mining BTC?
To mine Bitcoin (BTC), you’ll need hardware that supports the SHA-256 algorithm, which is part of the Bitcoin protocol.
Mining on a phone or laptop is no longer possible — these devices have long been ineffective for Bitcoin mining
The most popular and efficient BTC mining hardware today is produced by companies such as:
ASIC
Whatsminer
Innosilicon
Your earnings and payback period depend on:
Hashrate — the computing power of your mining device
Power consumption
Electricity cost
When choosing a hosting location, it’s best to look for a site with:
The most cost-effective electricity rates for you
Favorable conditions for running equipment:
Proper cooling
Stable wired internet
(Optional) a voltage stabilizer to protect your hardware from power surges
Reach out to our Telegram community to find the most cost-effective hardware options.
Quickstart guide to mining BTC with EMCD
Enter your device’s IP address in your browser’s address bar while connected to the same network as your hardware. (More details in 'How to log into an ASIC.')
In your device’s settings, specify:
Worker name in the format
<login>.<worker_name>Example:
emcdlogin.worker01For multiple workers, see 'How to name multiple workers.'
Stratum URLs:
stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.network:3333 — Russiastratum+tcp://eu.emcd.network:3333 — Europestratum+tcp://kz.emcd.network:3333 — Kazakhstanstratum+tcp://cn.emcd.network:3333 — Chinastratum+tcp://us.emcd.network:3333 — America
Full guide: 'How to set up Bitcoin mining hardware.'
Step-by-step: How to start mining Bitcoin with EMCD
Email — enter your email address, which will be linked to your account. You’ll receive notifications there, for example, about the status of your devices. You can also use it to recover access if you forget your account password.
Password — create your secret combination to log into your account. Choose a strong password that includes not only letters but also numbers and special characters.
If you have a promo code, click 'Got a promo code?' and enter it. For example, use a referral code from another user or one of the promo codes we give away for contests and promotions in our Telegram channel.
You can also sign up with Google, Apple, or Telegram.
After creating your account, you’ll receive an email from us — open it and confirm your email address.
If you don’t see the email, check your 'Spam' and 'Promotions' folders.
How to set up Bitcoin mining hardware?
1. How to log into an ASIC?
To access your ASIC settings, enter its IP address into your browser’s address bar while connected to the same network as the device.
How to find the IP using IP Scanner?
Go to the IP Scanner website, download, and install the application.
Enter the required IP address range using the 'IP' button in the toolbar.
Click 'Scan.' Once the scanning is complete, you’ll get a list of devices in the network.
Find your miner in the list, copy its IP address, and paste it into the address bar of any browser.
2. How to configure a connection to the EMCD pool?
After logging into the device, go to the connection settings section. In the screenshot below, this is 'Configuration' → 'Pool Settings'. On your device, it might be located in a differently named section, such as 'Miner' or 'Configuration.'
In the opened section, fill in the fields:
2.1. Which stratum URLs to use for connecting to EMCD?
In the Address/URL field, enter the stratum URLs for connecting to the pool.
Make sure to fill in all three addresses, choosing the ones closest to you (as shown in the screenshot above)
Only the first address will be used for mining. The other two will be used automatically if there are issues with the primary one.
Stratum list by region:
stratum+tcp://gate.emcd.network:3333— Russiastratum+tcp://eu.emcd.network:3333— Europestratum+tcp://kz.emcd.network:3333— Kazakhstanstratum+tcp://cn.emcd.network:3333— Chinastratum+tcp://us.emcd.network:3333— America
2.2. How to name a worker? How to name multiple workers?
In the 'Worker' field, create and enter your device name in the format login.worker.
The dot is a required part of the name.
Before the dot, instead of
login, use your EMCD username. You can find it in the browser version of the website under the 'Profile' section, or in the app by tapping the letter E at the bottom of the main screen.
After the dot, instead of
worker, enter the name you want to use for identifying your device in your account dashboard. If you have multiple devices, use different names after the dot so they appear separately in your dashboard. For example:emcdlogin.worker01oremcdlogin.miner_M50.
Do not use the following characters in a worker name: @&₽\|«»"!
2.3. Do I need to fill in the password field when configuring the device?
You can leave the 'Password' field empty.
2.4. Do I need to restart the device after configuration?
After saving the settings, it’s best to restart the device — for some models, this is required for proper operation. If the settings are correct, the device will appear in the Mining section within 20 minutes.
At first, your worker will be listed under 'unstable workers' because, during the first hour after connecting, the device is syncing with the pool. After that, it will appear in the 'active' list
How to set up mining payouts on EMCD?
Setting up payouts to the EMCD Wallet or Coinhold
Payouts to an EMCD wallet are made automatically. This is convenient because:
mined coins are credited instantly at the time of payout
you can exchange mined coins for stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and others
you can send coins to any external wallet
you can withdraw coins to fiat and exchange via P2P
you can transfer coins for free between EMCD accounts
You can also set up payouts to Coinhold — a savings crypto wallet with up to 12% annual yield. It’s designed for storing cryptocurrency and earning passive income with compound interest. You can choose to send 100% or only part of your mined coins to Coinhold — this can be adjusted in the settings.
Set up partial payouts so that part of your coins go to Coinhold and part to your EMCD wallet.
How to set up payouts to an external wallet via the website?
On emcd.io, go to the Assets section and open the Mining account tab.
Find the coin you want in the list, hover over the three dots to the right of it, and select 'Payout settings.'
In the pop-up window, choose 'To external wallet,' enter the minimum withdrawal limit, and the external wallet address where you want to receive your mining payouts.
Click 'Save.'
After saving the settings, confirm the address change by clicking the link in the email you receive.
How to set up payouts to an external wallet via the mobile app?
On the app’s main screen, tap the coin icons to the right of your balance.
In the list of coins, select the one you want to set up payouts for.
Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.
Open the 'To external wallet' tab and enter the wallet address in the correct network, along with the minimum withdrawal amount.
Tap 'Save.'
After saving the settings, confirm the address change by clicking the link in the email you receive.
What determines the amount of BTC rewards?
For BTC, we use the FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) payout system. In this system, your rewards depend on:
The number of shares submitted by your equipment (as in the PPS system)
BTC network difficulty — the lower the difficulty, the higher the payout. Learn more on the Mining Difficulty page.
BTC network fees — the higher the fees, the higher the payout. Learn more on the Fees page.
What is merged mining? Does it affect the hashrate?
Merged mining is a technology that allows you to mine two cryptocurrencies at the same time using the same power and hardware. For example, on EMCD you can mine Bitcoin and Fractal Bitcoin simultaneously — with no impact on hashrate, no extra setup, and no additional costs.
The coins are credited to separate wallets in EMCD. You don’t need to take any extra steps — everything happens automatically and does not affect hashrate.
Still have questions? Our support team is always available:
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on the website, click the support chat icon in the bottom-right corner