How to Mine BCH2
BCH2 uses SHA-256 proof-of-work — the same algorithm as Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. Any SHA-256 ASIC miner can mine BCH2 with a 5-minute configuration change.
⚡ Quick Start — Forge Mining Pool
| Field | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool URL | stratum+tcp://forge.bch2.org:3333 |
Use :3334 for solo |
| Username | your_bch2_address.workername |
e.g. bitcoincashii:qp3k...abc.rig1 |
| Password | x |
Any value works |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
Same as BTC/BCH — no changes needed |
Step-by-Step Setup
Get a BCH2 wallet address
You need a BCH2 address to receive mining payouts. The fastest option is the BCH2 web wallet — browser-based, no install. For long-term storage, download the Core Wallet.
Your address will start with bitcoincashii: — copy it carefully; payouts go directly to this address.
Connect your ASIC to your network
Plug your miner into power and ethernet. Find its local IP address from your router's DHCP table (usually 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x). Open that IP in your browser to reach the miner's web interface.
Navigate to Pool Configuration
In your miner's web interface, find the pool settings section. This is typically labeled Miner Configuration, Pool Settings, or Mining Pools. Most miners support 3 pool slots — set Pool 1 as primary.
Enter pool URL, username, and password
Pool URL: stratum+tcp://forge.bch2.org:3333
Username: Your BCH2 address, optionally with a worker suffix after a dot: bitcoincashii:qp3k...abc.rig1
Password: x (any value)
Save and monitor
Click Save (or Apply). Your miner will restart and connect to the pool within 30–60 seconds. Visit pool.bch2.org and search your BCH2 address to see your hashrate, shares, and earnings in real time.
PPLNS payouts are processed after each block the pool finds. Solo mining pays the full 50 BCH2 block reward directly to your address when your miner finds a block.
Compatible Hardware
BCH2 uses SHA-256 — every Bitcoin ASIC works without any firmware changes.
Antminer S19 XP
Whatsminer M50S
Antminer S9 (legacy)
Antminer S21
Whatsminer M30S+
AvalonMiner 1246
Block Reward & Economics
BCH2 uses the ASERT difficulty adjustment algorithm (aserti3-2d), which responds to hashrate changes every block. Unlike Bitcoin's 2-week adjustment window, BCH2 difficulty adjusts per block — so if hashrate drops, difficulty falls immediately, keeping block times near 10 minutes regardless of your hardware's share of total hashrate. Halvings occur every 210,000 blocks.
Mining FAQ
No. Just point your existing SHA-256 ASIC miner to the Forge Pool stratum URL. No special software, firmware, or drivers required — BCH2 uses the same SHA-256 algorithm as Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, so your miner works as-is.
The minimum payout threshold is 0.1 BCH2. Payouts are processed automatically after each block is found by the pool. Check pool.bch2.org for current payout settings and your pending balance.
Technically yes, but SHA-256 ASICs are so much more efficient that GPU and CPU mining is not economically viable. ASICs produce 100,000× more hashes per watt than a GPU. Solo mining with a GPU is possible but blocks would be found very rarely given current network hashrate.
PPLNS (port 3333) pays proportionally every time the pool finds a block, based on the recent shares you submitted. Variance is lower — good for steady income. Solo (port 3334) gives you the entire 50 BCH2 block reward when your miner finds a block, but you receive nothing until that happens. Recommended if you have >10% of network hashrate; otherwise PPLNS is more predictable.
Not currently. BCH2 is a standalone SHA-256 chain with its own independent proof-of-work. Merged mining support may be added in a future upgrade, which would allow BTC or BCH miners to simultaneously mine BCH2 at no extra energy cost.
Ready to Start Mining?
Point your SHA-256 ASIC at Forge Pool and start earning BCH2 block rewards today.