About Antpool
Antpool is one of the oldest and largest Bitcoin mining pools, connected with Bitmain's broader mining ecosystem. It has decades of operational history and serves both individual and institutional miners globally.
Pool Statistics
- Network Hashrate Share
- 15-25%
- Fee
- 1.5-4%
- Reward Method
- FPPS / PPLNS
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Min Withdrawal
- 0.001 BTC
Fee Structure and Payouts
Antpool offers flexible reward methods (FPPS and PPLNS) with variable fee structures. Fees typically range from 1.5% to 4% depending on the chosen payout method.
Reward Methods
Choose between FPPS (1.5% fee, stable income) or PPLNS (2-4% fee, higher variance).
Transaction Fee Sharing
FPPS includes transaction fees in payouts. PPLNS may result in variable transaction fee income.
Connecting to Antpool
Antpool setup is straightforward. Register an account, create sub-accounts for miners, and configure ASIC devices with the pool server URL.
Create Account
Sign up at antpool.com with email and set up a Bitcoin address for payouts.
Create Sub-accounts
Create one sub-account per ASIC or group of miners. Each gets unique credentials.
Configure Miner
Enter pool URL (stratum.antpool.com:3333), username (sub-account), and password in ASIC dashboard.
Minimum Withdrawal and Payout Schedule
Antpool requires a 0.001 BTC minimum balance for payout. Payouts are processed daily automatically to your registered Bitcoin address.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Connection refused or timeout
Verify pool server URL and port (3333 for Bitcoin). Check firewall settings and network connectivity.
Low hashrate or frequent rejects
Check network latency to pool servers. Antpool has global servers; try the closest geographic location.
Payout not received
Confirm balance has reached 0.001 BTC minimum. Check Bitcoin address in dashboard is correct.
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