What is the difference between PPLNS and PPS?

PPS pays a fixed rate per share regardless of whether a block is found that day, providing stable daily income. PPLNS pays from actual blocks found in a window — higher variance but can pay more when luck is above average.

How much do pool fees cost annually?

A 1% pool fee on a miner earning $100/day costs $365/year. Over 3 years, $1,095. Small fee differences compound significantly at scale: a 0.5% fee difference on a 1 EH/s operation costs millions of dollars annually.

Mining Pool Fee Impact Calculator

Calculate the long-run impact of mining pool fees on total mining income. Compare FPPS (Full Pay Per Share), PPS (Pay Per Share), PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares), and SOLO mining variance and expected value across pool fee structures.

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$ Finance Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and illustrative purposes only. Results do not constitute financial advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment or borrowing decisions.

How It Works

Each component has a specific meaning:

Pool fee structures — The pool fee structures recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the pool fee impact result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the pool fee structures for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the long-run impact of mining pool fees on total mining income. Compare FPPS (Full Pay Per Share), PPS (Pay Per Share), PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares), and SOLO mining variance and expected value across pool fee structures. Use the pool fee impact result to inform your calculation.

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