EMCD: coins, fees, payouts and reviews
In short
- Fees
- BTC: 4% (as of 31 October 2026)
- Pool fee
- 4% for BTC and 1.5% for all other coins, deducted when rewards are credited; table up to date as of 29 October 2026.
- Risks and caveats
- Pool fee and payout schemes are set per coin and can change; the help centre table is dated 29 October 2026.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Coins mined
- BTC, BCH, LTC, DOGE, DASH, ETC, KAS, FB, PEP, ZEC
- Payout schemes
- FPPS, PPS+, PPLNS
- Official site
- emcd.io
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources.
What is EMCD
EMCD is a multi-coin proof-of-work mining pool that launched as a Bitcoin pool in 2017. It mines Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Ethereum Classic, Kaspa, Zcash and others, with FPPS, PPS+ or PPLNS payouts depending on the coin. The pool is operated by EMCD Tech Limited (Hong Kong), or by Exchange Management LLC (Georgia) for users from the EU, EEA and US.
Coins, payout schemes and fees
| Coin | Payout scheme | Pool fee | Minimum payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | FPPS | 4% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.0001 BTC |
| BCH | FPPS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.0001 BCH |
| LTC | PPS+ | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.0001 LTC |
| DOGE | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 1 DOGE |
| DASH | PPS+ | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.0001 DASH |
| ETC | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.1 ETC |
| KAS | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 50 KAS |
| FB | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.05 FB |
| PEP | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 10,000 PEP |
| ZEC | PPLNS | 1.5% (as of 31 October 2026) | 0.001 ZEC |
Payouts
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool fee | 4% for BTC and 1.5% for all other coins, deducted when rewards are credited; table up to date as of 29 October 2026. |
| Payout schedule | Rewards for each UTC day are credited between 06:00 and 09:00 UTC; payouts to external wallets are usually sent between 13:00 and 14:00 UTC. |
| Transaction fees | The pool does not deduct the network fee from payouts; the pool fee still applies. |
| Payout scheme explained | FPPS pays per share plus transaction fees; PPS+ adds a block-based bonus to per-share pay; PPLNS depends on pool luck and recent shares. |
| Merged mining | BTC miners also receive Fractal Bitcoin (FB) automatically; Litecoin work is also used for Dogecoin. |
Connecting
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Server regions | BTC stratum servers for Russia, Europe, Kazakhstan, China and America (port 3333). |
| Protocol | Stratum over TCP; three stratum addresses should be set for failover. |
| Account needed | Yes: an EMCD account (email and password); workers are named login.worker. |
| Supported hardware | ASIC and other specialised mining hardware; phone and laptop mining is not supported. |
Security and transparency
- Adding or changing a payout address triggers a 24-hour payout hold for that coin.
- Read-only watcher links let others view account and sub-account analytics without logging in.
- EMCD describes a security incident response plan and a dedicated incident response team (CSIRT).
Security incidents
No security incident is recorded in the sources checked on 31 October 2026 (the company’s own channels and incident databases): defillama.com/hacks, hacked.slowmist.io/search, rekt.news/leaderboard, emcd.io/blog, t.me/s/emcdpool_eng
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2017 | EMCD launches as a Bitcoin mining pool. |
| 2019 | Between 2019 and 2022 EMCD expands into Latin America and Asia. |
| 2023 | EMCD adds a wallet, an interest product (Grow) and P2P trading. |
Risks and caveats
- Pool fee and payout schemes are set per coin and can change; the help centre table is dated 29 October 2026.
- Services or some coins are not available in certain jurisdictions; EMCD may request KYC or suspend service.
- Rewards are not paid until the minimum threshold is reached, and PPLNS coins can earn little or nothing on unlucky days.
About the operator
- Operator
- EMCD Tech Limited (Hong Kong, registration number 70988161) for users outside the EU, EEA and US
- Legal entity
- Exchange Management LLC (Tbilisi, Georgia, registration number 400429461) for users from the EU, EEA and US
- Headquarters
- Registered address: Room 607, Hong Kong Industrial Centre, 489-491 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
- Founded
- 2017
- Founders
- Michael Jerlis, founder and CEO
Official links
- Website: emcd.io
- Help: help.emcd.io/en
- Fees: help.emcd.io/en/articles/16344471-essential-information-about-the-emcd-pool
- Terms: s3.emcd.io/strapi/TOS_EMCD_Mining_20_08_2026_docx_4a91f40a29.pdf
Questions and answers
Which coins can I mine on EMCD?
Bitcoin (with merged Fractal Bitcoin), Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Ethereum Classic, Kaspa, Pepecoin and Zcash.
What fee does EMCD charge?
4% for Bitcoin and 1.5% for all other coins (as of 31 October 2026). The pool does not deduct the network fee from payouts.
What payout scheme does EMCD use?
FPPS for BTC and BCH, PPS+ for LTC and DASH, and PPLNS for DOGE, ETC, KAS, FB, PEP and ZEC.
What is the minimum payout on EMCD?
0.0001 BTC for Bitcoin; other coins have their own thresholds, such as 1 DOGE, 0.1 ETC or 50 KAS. Payouts usually go out between 13:00 and 14:00 UTC.
Who operates EMCD?
EMCD Tech Limited in Hong Kong, or Exchange Management LLC in Georgia for users from the EU, EEA and US. Founder and CEO: Michael Jerlis.
Sources
- EMCD — home page
- EMCD — Mining pool page
- EMCD — About
- EMCD — Security
- EMCD — Terms of Service EMCD Mining (20 August 2026, PDF)
- EMCD — Mining Risk Disclosure (20 August 2026, PDF)
- EMCD Help — Essential information about the EMCD pool
- EMCD Help — Mining reward distribution systems
- EMCD Help — How accruals and payouts work
- EMCD Help — Free mining payouts to wallet
- EMCD Help — Connect and mine BTC
- EMCD Help — Merged mining overview
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