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
Rewards & Payouts - FPPS calculation, Lightning Network integration, payout customization
User Account Management - Security, access profiles, 2FA, and history exports
Device Monitoring - Email/mobile alerts, API configuration, worker states
Stratum V2 - Next-generation mining protocol with enhanced security
Solo Mining - High-risk, high-reward solo mining option
Comprehensive FAQs - Mining basics, ASIC hardware, profitability guidance

Official Resources:

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

Set up Bitcoin mining with Braiins Pool for the first time
Configure mining devices (ASIC miners) to connect to the pool
Understand hashrate metrics (nominal, effective, scoring)
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:3333 User ID Format: userName.workerName Stratum 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/
Daily Rewards: https://pool.braiins.com/accounts/rewards/json/btc?from=YYYY-MM-DD&to=YYYY-MM-DD
Workers: https://pool.braiins.com/accounts/workers/json/btc
Payouts: https://pool.braiins.com/accounts/payouts/json/btc?from=YYYY-MM-DD&to=YYYY-MM-DD

Authentication: Include Pool-Auth-Token or X-Pool-Auth-Token in HTTP header

Available References

Setup & Configuration

references/about.md - Pool history and overview
references/quick-start.md - Quick setup guide for miners
references/bitcoin-mining-setup.md - Complete setup walkthrough

Mining Operations

references/hashrate-specification.md - Understanding hashrate metrics
references/rewards-and-payouts.md - FPPS model, Lightning payouts, payout customization
references/monitoring.md - Device monitoring, mobile app, API configuration

Account Management

references/user-accounts.md - Account security, access profiles, 2FA, history exports

Advanced Features

references/stratum-v2-manual.md - Next-gen mining protocol setup
references/solo-mining.md - Solo mining configuration and statistics

Help & Troubleshooting

references/faqs-mining-basics.md - Comprehensive FAQs covering ASIC miners, hardware selection, halvings, stale rates, orphan blocks

Usage

Setting Up Mining

Register Account: Sign up at https://braiins.com/pool
Configure Miner: See quick-start.md for device-specific instructions
Register Payout Address: Set Bitcoin or Lightning address in Funds > Wallets
Enable Monitoring: Configure alerts in Mining > Settings > Reporting

Understanding Rewards

See rewards-and-payouts.md for detailed FPPS calculation:

Coinbase reward cut based on network difficulty and shares submitted
Transaction fee cut based on average block fees
Daily reward calculation at 9:00 UTC
Lightning or on-chain payout options

API Integration

See monitoring.md for complete API documentation:

Generate access token in Settings > Access Profiles
Use Pool-Auth-Token header for authentication
Rate limit: ~1 request per 5 seconds
Available endpoints: stats, profile, workers, rewards, payouts

Troubleshooting

See faqs-mining-basics.md for common issues:

How to check if mining: Look for share submissions (~1/5sec), non-zero 5min hashrate
Stale rate issues: Check network latency and mining device performance
Profitability: Use Cost to Mine 1 BTC calculator for break-even analysis

Key Features

Financial Account System

Financial Accounts: Storage for confirmed mining rewards
Reward Splits: Automatically distribute rewards across multiple accounts
Payout Rules: Customize payout frequency (daily/weekly/monthly) or threshold-based
Lightning Network: Instant payouts with near-zero fees via Lightning addresses

Monitoring & Alerts

Worker States: OK, Low, Offline, Disabled
5-Minute Snapshots: Effective hashrate monitoring
Email Alerts: Configurable threshold-based notifications
Mobile App: iOS and Android apps for on-the-go monitoring (not for mining)
API Access: Full JSON API for custom integrations

Security Features

2FA Support: TOTP (mobile app) and U2F (hardware tokens like Trezor)
Access Profiles: Granular permissions (full, read-only, limited read-only)
Watcher Links: Anonymous read-only access via shareable URLs
API Token Management: Regenerable tokens per access profile

Notes

Pool History: Oldest active Bitcoin pool, mining since 2010
Fee Structure: 2.5% standard fee, 0% when using Braiins OS firmware
Stratum V2: Requires Braiins OS firmware (stock firmware uses Stratum V1)
Lightning Payouts: Custodial wallets work seamlessly; self-custodial wallets require 24h+ invoice expiration
Solo Mining: 0.5% fee (credited to CKPool), anonymous (no registration required)
API Rate Limits: ~1 request per 5 seconds; exceeding may result in IP ban
Worker Monitoring: 5-minute snapshots; designated worker names enable per-device tracking
Halving Impact: Next halving ~2028, reducing reward from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC

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Complete setup guides (quick start, Bitcoin mining setup)
Hashrate specification and FPPS reward mathematics
Rewards, payouts, and Lightning Network integration
User account management and security features
Comprehensive monitoring and API documentation
Stratum V2 protocol specifications
Solo mining configuration and statistics
Extensive FAQs covering mining basics, hardware, profitability

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