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Practical articles on choosing hardware, profitability and hosting — no fluff, from the TradeM team.
July 27, 2026
Used or New ASIC in 2026: A Checklist for Inspecting a Second-Hand Miner
How to inspect a used ASIC before buying: load testing, hashboards, PSU, firmware, red flags. When second-hand makes sense and when to buy new — from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJuly 27, 2026
ASIC Power Wiring in 2026: Single-Phase vs Three-Phase, Breakers, Cable, Grounding
How to wire an ASIC miner properly: current calculation, breaker rating and cable cross-section, 230 V vs 400 V, RCD and grounding. A practical guide from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 25, 2026
How to Choose a Mining Pool and Configure Your ASIC in 2026
2026 guide: pool payout types (PPS, FPPS, PPLNS), solo vs pool, fees, and how to connect an ASIC to a pool step by step. Pool selection tips for Bitcoin and Kaspa from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 25, 2026
Home Mining in 2026: Quiet, Compact ASICs (Avalon Nano, Mini, Q)
How to mine at home in 2026 without noise: compact ASICs Avalon Nano 3s, Mini 3 and Avalon Q, heating your home with miner waste heat, noise levels and real payback from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 25, 2026
Electricity for Mining in Ukraine 2026: Tariffs, Night Metering and Solar
How much electricity costs for mining in Ukraine 2026: residential vs industrial tariffs, night metering, solar panels and generators. How to calculate real ASIC payback at Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 25, 2026
ASIC Cooling in 2026: Air, Hydro and Immersion — Which to Choose
Air vs hydro (Hydro) vs immersion (IMM) ASIC cooling in 2026: noise, density, efficiency, real Antminer S21/S23 Hydro models and advice from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 24, 2026
Litecoin and Dogecoin: Merged Scrypt Mining in 2026
Merged Scrypt mining for Litecoin and Dogecoin in 2026: how it works, best ASIC hardware, profitability, comparison with Bitcoin mining from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 24, 2026
Kaspa Mining in Ukraine 2026: Hardware, Profitability and Outlook
Kaspa mining in Ukraine 2026: best ASIC miners for KAS, profitability calculator, Antminer KS7 vs KS5 Pro comparison, electricity rates and real ROI from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 24, 2026
ASIC Miner Firmware: Why, When and How — Complete Guide
Complete guide to ASIC miner firmware in 2026: official vs custom firmware, tuning for your electricity rate, hashrate optimization and safe update process from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 15, 2026
ASIC Miner Repair: Common Failures and When to Call a Technician
Common ASIC miner failures: hashboards, power supplies, fans. What you can check yourself and when you need a service center.
Readarrow_forwardJune 14, 2026
Antminer S21 vs S23: Which Series to Choose and Why
Comparing Antminer S21, S21 Pro and S23: hashrate, efficiency, price and payback. Which series to buy in 2026 — breakdown by Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 13, 2026
Bitcoin Mining in Ukraine in 2026: Is It Worth It?
Is Bitcoin mining profitable in Ukraine in 2026? Electricity rates, hardware, taxes, and realistic calculations from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 03, 2026
How to Choose an ASIC Miner in 2026: The Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to choosing an ASIC miner in 2026: coin, algorithm, tariff, hashrate, cooling and payback. Advice from Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 02, 2026
How Much Does an ASIC Earn: Profitability and Payback, Explained
How to calculate ASIC miner profit and payback: the formula, the impact of tariff and price, and realistic expectations. A breakdown by Trade M.
Readarrow_forwardJune 01, 2026
Mining Hotel or Home: Where to Host Your ASIC and What's Cheaper
Home mining vs a mining hotel compared: tariff, noise, heat, maintenance and security. What to choose in 2026 — a breakdown by Trade M.
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