Litecoin and Dogecoin: Merged Scrypt Mining in 2026

Few people realise that when you mine Litecoin, you simultaneously mine Dogecoin — and vice versa. This is called merged mining, and it's what has made the Scrypt segment one of the most stable in 2026. Here's how it works and whether it makes sense to start now.

How Does Merged Scrypt Mining Work?

Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) both use the Scrypt algorithm. Thanks to technical blockchain compatibility, a miner connected to an LTC pool simultaneously generates blocks for the DOGE network — with zero additional electricity cost or hardware.

The result: your ASIC mines two coins at once, and your income is the combined reward from both.

Merged mining is supported by most major pools: Antpool, ViaBTC, F2Pool, Litecoinpool.

Best Scrypt ASICs in 2026

The L9 is the top pick for 2026: nearly twice as efficient as the previous-generation L7, which substantially boosts profitability at any electricity rate. View availability in our Scrypt ASIC catalogue.

Profitability: LTC + DOGE Together

The advantage of merged mining is a dual income stream:

• At LTC ~$100 and DOGE ~$0.15 with electricity at $0.07/kWh:
  • Antminer L9: ~$18–28/day gross (LTC + DOGE), ~$10–18/day net profit
  • Antminer L7: ~$9–14/day gross, ~$2–6/day net

DOGE accounts for roughly 30–40% of total income and often keeps the operation profitable during an LTC price correction.

Check current figures in our profitability calculator.

Scrypt vs. SHA-256: Which Is More Stable?

Scrypt mining often delivers a more stable daily income thanks to diversification across two assets.

Risks and Considerations

• DOGE price — driven by media hype (Musk, social media). Can spike or drop sharply.
• LTC halving — occurs approximately every 4 years, cutting block reward in half.
• Difficulty growth — as new L9 machines come online, difficulty rises, reducing income for older hardware.
• High upfront cost of L9 — without an industrial electricity rate, payback period can stretch.

Which Pool Should You Use for LTC+DOGE Merged Mining?

Recommended pools:

1. Antpool — supports LTC+DOGE merged mining automatically; large and stable.
2. ViaBTC — low fees, strong international support.
3. Litecoinpool.org — the classic choice for conservative miners.

Merged mining configuration happens in a single pool — no separate setup is needed for DOGE. TradeM configures your pool and worker before shipping the hardware.

Conclusion

Merged Scrypt mining of LTC+DOGE in 2026 is one of the most stable entry points into cryptocurrency mining. Dual income reduces dependence on any single asset, while new-generation ASICs (L9) deliver competitive efficiency even at industrial electricity rates.

Calculate your payback period for your tariff in the calculator or contact us — we'll find the right hardware and configure the pool for you.