Peercoin (PPC) Mining Calculator
Peercoin pioneered proof-of-stake but still supports SHA-256 ASIC mining alongside staking.
Pro Calculator PRO
12-month projections, sensitivity analysis, and hardware comparison for Peercoin mining
| Period | Revenue | Costs | Profit | Coins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $0.0000 | $0.35 | $-0.35 | 0.0000 PPC |
| Daily | $0.0000 | $8.40 | $-8.40 | 0.0000 PPC |
| Weekly | $0.0000 | $58.80 | $-58.80 | 0.0000 PPC |
| Monthly | $0.0000 | $252.00 | $-252.00 | 0.0000 PPC |
| Annual | $0.0000 | $3,066 | $-3,066 | 0.0000 PPC |
Peercoin Network Statistics
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
|---|---|
| Mining Type | ASIC |
| Block Time | 10.0 minutes |
| Block Reward | 1.24 PPC |
| Hash Unit | TH/s |
| Top Pools | F2Pool, ProHashing |
| Exchanges | Bittrex, CoinEx |
How to Mine Peercoin (PPC)
Mining Peercoin requires an ASIC miner capable of running the SHA-256 algorithm.
1. Get Mining Hardware
Peercoin mining requires specialized ASIC hardware designed for SHA-256. A typical ASIC provides 200 TH/s.
2. Choose a Mining Pool
Popular pools for Peercoin: F2Pool, ProHashing. Pool fees typically range from 0.5% to 2%.
3. Configure and Mine
Download mining software compatible with SHA-256, enter your pool address and wallet, then start mining. Monitor profitability with the calculators above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peercoin mining profitability depends on your hashrate, electricity cost, and hardware efficiency. Use the simple calculator for a quick check, or the Pro calculator for detailed projections and sensitivity analysis.
A typical ASIC miner provides around 200 TH/s for SHA-256 mining. Check the Pro calculator "Best Hardware" tab to see which hardware gives the best hashrate for PPC.
Peercoin uses the SHA-256 algorithm, optimized for ASIC mining.
A typical setup consumes around 3500W (84.0 kWh/day). At $0.10/kWh that costs $8.40/day. Use the Pro calculator sensitivity analysis to see profitability at your electricity rate.
Sell Peercoin (PPC) on exchanges including Bittrex, CoinEx.