Hardware Guide¶
Soqucoin uses Scrypt proof-of-work, the same algorithm as Litecoin and Dogecoin. Any Scrypt-capable hardware works.
Recommended ASICs¶
| Miner | Hashrate | Power | Efficiency (J/GH, lower is better) | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antminer L11 | ~18.7 GH/s | ~3,400W | 181 J/GH | $8,000+ |
| Antminer L9 | ~17 GH/s | ~3,360W | 197 J/GH | $6,000+ |
| Elphapex DG2+ | ~14 GH/s | ~3,920W | 280 J/GH | $6,000+ |
| Elphapex DG2 | ~13 GH/s | ~3,600W | 277 J/GH | $5,000+ |
| Elphapex DG1+ | ~14 GH/s | ~3,420W | 244 J/GH | $5,000+ |
| Elphapex DG1 | ~11.5 GH/s | 3,420W | 297 J/GH | $4,000+ |
| Antminer L7 | 9.05 GH/s | 3,425W | 378 J/GH | $2,000-3,000 |
| Goldshell LT6 | ~3.35 GH/s | ~3,200W | 955 J/GH | $2,000+ |
| Goldshell LT5 Pro | ~2.45 GH/s | ~3,100W | 1,265 J/GH | $1,500+ |
| Goldshell LT5 | ~2.05 GH/s | ~2,080W | 1,015 J/GH | $1,000+ |
| FluMiner L2 | ~1.6 GH/s | ~1,600W | 1,000 J/GH | $800+ |
| Innosilicon A6+ | ~2.2 GH/s | ~2,100W | 955 J/GH | $500+ |
| Antminer L3++ | 580 MH/s | 942W | 1,624 J/GH | $100-200 |
| Antminer L3+ | 504 MH/s | 800W | 1,587 J/GH | $100-200 |
| Elphapex DG2 Mini | ~700 MH/s | ~410W | 586 J/GH | $300+ |
| Elphapex DG Home | ~440 MH/s | ~195W | 443 J/GH | $200+ |
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE III+ | ~760 MH/s | ~400W | 526 J/GH | $300+ |
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE III | ~650 MH/s | ~340W | 523 J/GH | $250+ |
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE II | ~335 MH/s | ~260W | 776 J/GH | $200+ |
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE Pro | ~205 MH/s | ~220W | 1,073 J/GH | $200+ |
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE | 185 MH/s | 233W | 1,259 J/GH | $150-300 |
Best Value for Early Mining
During the 100,000 SOQ/block launch reward phase, even an L3+ is viable. The L7 and L9 offer the best performance-per-dollar for serious miners.
Validated Hardware¶
The following miners have been tested on the Soqucoin network with zero rejected shares:
- Antminer L9 (17 GH/s): 40,000+ blocks mined, zero crashes
- Antminer L7 (9.5 GH/s): 640+ blocks continuous, zero rejected shares
- Antminer L3+ (504 MH/s): Confirmed working via stratum
GPU Mining¶
GPU mining is technically possible using Scrypt-capable software (cgminer, sgminer) but is not competitive against ASICs. A high-end GPU produces roughly 5-50 MH/s compared to 9,000-18,000 MH/s from a modern ASIC.
Only consider GPU mining during the very early emission window when network difficulty is low.
Node Requirements¶
Your mining hardware connects to SOQUPOOL, which runs its own Soqucoin nodes. To run a node of your own, the hardware requirements are:
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores | 4+ cores |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4+ GB |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD | 50+ GB SSD |
| Network | 10 Mbps | 25+ Mbps |
A Raspberry Pi 4/5 can run a dedicated node.
Power and Cooling¶
Scrypt ASICs generate significant heat. Plan for:
- Dedicated 20A circuit for L7/L9 class miners (3,400W)
- Adequate ventilation or a garage/basement setup
- Operating temperature below 40°C ambient
- Noise: L7/L9 produce 75+ dB. Not suitable for living spaces.
Where to Buy¶
| Source | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bitmain | Official manufacturer (L3+, L7, L9, L11) |
| eBay / secondary market | Used L3+ and L7 units at significant discounts |
| Coin Mining Central | Authorized reseller |
Scam Alert
Only buy from verified sellers. Never pay in crypto to unknown parties. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.