NerdMiner

Bitcoin Appliances

NerdMiner is an open source, ultra-low-power solo Bitcoin miner built on an ESP32 microcontroller. Originally designed as an educational project, it attempts to mine Bitcoin solo with sub-watt power draw. While the probability of finding a block is astronomically low, NerdMiner is popular as a conversation piece, desktop novelty, and hands-on introduction to Bitcoin mining for enthusiasts.

Details

Note: NerdMiner — ESP32-based hobby miner for solo lottery Bitcoin mining; minimal real earnings expected
Hashrate: ~50-80 KH/s (essentially lottery-only)
Hash Rate: ~50 KH/s
Price Usd: ~$15-40 (DIY kit)
Power Draw: <1W
Open Source: Yes
Power Watts: 1
Price Range: $20-$60
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Manufacturer: Open Source Community
Product Type: hobby_miner

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