I asked about a month ago if anyone had data on different payout structures (TIDES vs FPPS Payouts) but no one got back to me so about a week ago (2025.06.02) I started a payouts experiment at home with an S9 to build a dataset for myself on which pool payout type is best for home miners.
Some quick parameters:
Machine: 1x S9 running BraiinsOS
Why an S9?: It’s what I have on hand and I know a lot of plebs use them for space heaters.
Hashrate: Hashrate is split 50/50 using Braiins Pool Groups. Half to OCEAN with my own DATUM gateway and half to Braiins.
Why Braiins?: I’m aware there are cheaper FPPS pools out there, but Braiins has lightning payout which is essential for this little amount of hashrate.
Run time: I have a stupid time of use plan with my utility where electricity rates double or triple from 1300-1900 on weekdays so the miner is shut off then, on all other times (thanks Home Assistant automations).
Wattage: 800-1000w depending on how hot my garage is getting.
Is it the best experiment? Probably not but it’s what I came up with. I think it reflects my actual usage during the heating season.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’ll post updates on this thread.