Comprehensive Braiins Pool skill - oldest Bitcoin mining pool with FPPS rewards, Lightning payouts, and Stratum V2 support
Braiins Pool
Comprehensive skill for Braiins Pool - the oldest active Bitcoin mining pool in the world (est. 2010), formerly known as "bitcoin.cz" and "Slush Pool".
Description
This skill provides complete coverage of Braiins Pool's mining services, including:
Pool Mining - FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) reward model with guaranteed payouts
Quick Start Guide - Complete setup instructions for miners
Mining Configuration - Hardware setup, worker management, and monitoring
Hashrate Specification - Understanding nominal vs. effective hashrate
Calculate mining rewards using FPPS model with coinbase and transaction fee cuts
Set up Lightning payouts for instant, low-cost Bitcoin transfers
Manage user accounts with 2FA, access profiles, and watcher links
Monitor mining devices with email/mobile alerts and API integrations
Implement Stratum V2 protocol for enhanced security and efficiency
Try solo mining for high-variance, high-reward Bitcoin mining
Troubleshoot mining issues including stale rates, connection problems, hardware failures
Understand pool fees and how to get 0% fees with Braiins OS
Select mining hardware (ASIC miners for SHA-256 algorithm)
Learn about Bitcoin halvings and their impact on mining rewards
Quick Reference
Pool Information
Founded: 2010 (first block mined)
Former Names: bitcoin.cz, Slush Pool
Reward Model: FPPS (Full Pay Per Share)
Pool Fee: 2.5% (0% when using Braiins OS firmware)
Payout Schedule: Daily at 9:00 UTC
Current Block Reward: 3.125 BTC (post-2024 halving)
Connection Details
Pool URL: stratum+tcp://stratum.braiins.com:3333User ID Format: userName.workerNameStratum V2: Default port 3336 (automatic location-based routing)
Quick Start
# Configuration needed:# 1. Pool URL: stratum+tcp://stratum.braiins.com:3333# 2. User ID: yourUsername.workerName# 3. Password: anything (not used)# For Stratum V2:# Pool URL includes public key for authentication# Requires Braiins OS firmware
Solo Mining
# Solo Mining URLs:
stratum+tcp://solo.stratum.braiins.com:3333
stratum+tcp://solo.stratum.braiins.com:443
stratum+tcp://solo.stratum.braiins.com:25
# Username: <bitcoin_address>.<optional_workername># Fee: 0.5% (credited to CKPool authors)# Check stats: https://solo.braiins.com/stats/<bitcoin_address>
FPPS Reward Formula
Coinbase Reward Cut (CRC) = (S × C) / (D × 2^32)
Transaction Fee Cut (TFC) = (AF × S) / (D × 2^32)
Total Reward (TR) = CRC + TFC - Pool Fee
Where:
S = Shares submitted
C = Coinbase block reward (3.125 BTC)
D = Network difficulty
AF = Average mining fee
API Endpoints
Pool Stats: https://pool.braiins.com/stats/json/btc
User Profile: https://pool.braiins.com/accounts/profile/json/btc/
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Last Updated: 2025-12-28
Total References: 10 files (59KB)
Sources: Braiins Pool Academy (Playwright-scraped JavaScript-rendered content)
