NiceHash launches the world’s first dedicated firmware for Kaspa ASIC
An exciting development is coming to the cryptocurrency mining world. NiceHash, a well-known mining service platform, announced the launch of the world's first firmware designed specifically for Antminer Kaspa ASICs. These dedicated machines are fine-tuned for the best performance of the Kaspa blockchain. Unlike regular computers, Antminer Kaspa ASICs are highly efficient tools that provide superior mining capabilities.
Source: NiceHash NiceHash launches the world’s first firmware designed specifically for Antminer Kaspa ASIC
The new firmware released by NiceHash is designed to improve the performance of the Antminer KS series ASICs, allowing users to maximize their mining operations. Based on actual testing, this innovative firmware can improve performance by up to 20%. In addition, the firmware also has features such as reduced power consumption and smart thermal protection to help prevent the machine from overheating.
This firmware is compatible with the following models:
Antminer KS5 Pro
Antminer KS5
Antminer KS3（9.4 TH）
Antminer KS3（8.3 TH）
How to install firmware and increase mining profits
Since most Kaspa Antminer models use CVITech control boards, these control boards do not support persistent custom firmware installations. Additionally, many Kaspa Antminers are running stock firmware versions released after April 2024, which are designed to prevent custom firmware upgrades.
In order to install NiceHash's Kaspa-specific firmware, users must first connect a hardware add-on called a "Cracker Card" to the control board. Cracker Card makes it possible to install custom firmware using standard installation methods.
Image source: NiceHash Cracker Card
NiceHash offers miners a range of advantages designed to increase profitability. With higher payout rates than many other mining pools, users can maximize their profits. The platform has an organic profit switching function, allowing your computing power to seamlessly mine multiple currencies that support the kHeavyHash algorithm, such as Sedra, Bugna or Kaspa, while ensuring that earnings are paid in Bitcoin.
The setup process is quick and easy, similar to connecting to other mining pools, and has a competitive fee structure ensuring miners keep more of their profits. Automatic Bitcoin payments simplify the withdrawal process and keep transaction fees to a minimum, while the RTPPS reward system provides instant payouts for every valid mined share.
Image source: NiceHash
Firmware Costs and Future Outlook
The cost of using NiceHash firmware is dynamic, ranging from 1% to 4% depending on how overclocked the application is. Through its innovative firmware and powerful mining solutions, NiceHash continues to set the standard in the cryptocurrency mining industry, empowering miners to achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. This release of dedicated firmware for Kaspa ASIC will undoubtedly attract more miners to pay attention to Kaspa, further promoting it to become the new favorite of miners.
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