What Makes the Nerdaxe Different?
The Nerdaxe is not a single product. It is a family of open-source Bitcoin miners using ASIC chips that share a common firmware, a common display and a common philosophy, but differ significantly in chip count, hashrate and power draw. This makes the Nerdaxe lineup the most flexible choice for home solo miners who want to start small and scale up over time.
The most visible feature that sets every Nerdaxe apart is the built-in 1.9-inch full-color TFT display. It shows your current hashrate, chip temperature, power consumption and Bitcoin price at a glance, with no browser, no dashboard and no extra setup required. For many home miners, this real-time feedback is what makes solo mining feel tangible rather than abstract.
All Nerdaxe models run on AxeOS, the open-source firmware that powers the entire open-source Bitcoin mining ecosystem. Configuration happens entirely through a web browser on your phone or laptop, with no command line, no drivers and no technical knowledge required.
Choosing the Right Nerdaxe Model
Nerdaxe Ultra: Start Small, Mine Smart
The Nerdaxe Ultra runs the BM1366 chip at 500 GH/s and consumes just 12W, making it the most energy-conscious model in the entire Nerdaxe family. It is the natural choice for miners who prioritize electricity cost over maximum hashrate and want a near-silent miner for a home office or bedroom. Available with a standard fan or Noctua fan upgrade, and compatible with the Nerdaxe Case for a clean and protected setup. Get started with our Nerdaxe Setup Guide.
Nerdaxe Gamma: The Popular Choice
The Nerdaxe Gamma steps up to the BM1370 chip from the Antminer S21 Pro, delivering 1.2 TH/s at 17W. It is the most popular Nerdaxe model and the recommended choice for miners who want proven performance with the latest ASIC technology in an open-source board. Available with a standard or Noctua fan and compatible with the Nerdaxe Case for a clean desktop setup.
NerdQAxe++: Four Chips, One Board
The NerdQAxe++ takes the BM1370 chip and multiplies it by four, delivering 4.8 TH/s at 70W from a single open-source board. It is designed for miners who have already experienced single-chip mining and are ready to increase their odds meaningfully. The AxeOS web interface handles all four chips as a single unit, so the setup experience is identical to any other Nerdaxe model. Step-by-step instructions are available in our NerdQAxe Setup Guide.
NerdOctaxe Rev 3.1: Maximum Hashrate
The NerdOctaxe Rev 3.1 is the most powerful open-source home Bitcoin miner we stock. Eight BM1370 chips deliver 12 TH/s at 200W, putting it in a league of its own among open-source devices available in Europe. If you want the highest possible hashrate from a community-built board without moving to industrial infrastructure, the NerdOctaxe is the answer.
Solo Mining with a Nerdaxe
Every Nerdaxe model participates in solo Bitcoin mining the same way. Your device connects to public-pool.io as the default pool and continuously submits hashing work to the Bitcoin network. A valid block solution sends the full block reward directly to your Bitcoin wallet, with no intermediary and no pool fee taken.
What changes between models is the volume of work submitted per second. A NerdOctaxe submits ten times more work than a Nerdaxe Ultra, which statistically improves the odds of finding a block proportionally. If you are new to how solo mining odds work, our Solo Bitcoin Mining Guide breaks it down clearly before you decide which model fits your goals.
The Complete Open-Source Setup
For miners who want full control over their Bitcoin setup, the Nerdaxe pairs naturally with the Liquidbox V4 Bitcoin Full Node. Running your own node alongside your Nerdaxe means you verify every transaction yourself and mine without relying on any third-party infrastructure. It is the most sovereign home mining setup available today.