AlgorithmBLAKE2b-SiaPurpose-built ASIC mining hardware.
Original networkSiacoin (SC)The original supported cryptocurrency for this product family.
Additional networkXBT (BTCB2)Bitcoin BLAKE2b; separate from standard SHA-256 Bitcoin.
Why XBT Uses BLAKE2b
XBT, also referred to as BTCB2 by some services, is a separate Bitcoin network using BLAKE2b proof of work. Following the BIP-110 episode, a later hardfork changed the network's mining algorithm from SHA-256d to BLAKE2b at block 961,640 on August 30, 2026. BIP-110 itself was a softfork proposal and was not the same as the later BLAKE2b hardfork. Standard SHA-256 Bitcoin miners cannot mine this network. Read the network explanation.
DxPool XBT (Blake2B)
DxPool accepts compatible BLAKE2b and BLAKE2b-Sia ASIC miners. Its documentation lists the Goldshell SC5 Pro as a supported example.
- Pool URL: xbt.ss.dxpool.com:3388
- Worker: XBT address, address.workerID or DxPool sub-account
- Password: any value
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AlphaPool BLAKE2b
AlphaPool provides another XBT mining connection. Its network-share policy is intended to reduce excessive concentration in a single pool.
- AlphaPool has announced an approximately 30% network-share limit
- Some miners may be disconnected if the limit is exceeded
- Confirm current fees, limits and payout terms before connecting
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Compatibility note: Firmware, pool protocol and operating mode may vary between production batches. Before deploying multiple units, confirm a stable connection, accepted shares, reward credit and payout on the selected miner. Pool availability, fees, wallet support and market liquidity can change.