AntPool: coins, fees, payouts and reviews
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Key facts
- Coins mined
- BTC, BCH, LTC, ETC, ZEC, DASH
- Official site
- antpool.com
Checked on 2026-10-27 against the official site, docs and app-store pages.
What is AntPool
AntPool is a multi-coin mining pool that went live in August 2014. It is operated by Antpool Technologies Pte. Ltd. and supports Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC) and other proof-of-work coins, with FPPS, PPS and PPLNS payouts.
Coins, payout schemes and fees
| Coin | Payout scheme | Pool fee | Minimum payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | FPPS, PPS or PPLNS | — | 0.005 BTC by default (adjustable) |
| BCH | — | — | 0.01 BCH |
| LTC | — | — | 0.001 LTC |
| ZEC | — | — | 0.001 ZEC |
| DASH | — | — | 0.001 DASH |
| DOGE | PPLNS (merged with LTC) | — | — |
Payouts
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Payout scheme explained | FPPS (since 13 July 2020), PPS and PPLNS are offered; miners choose one in Settings. |
| Payout scheme explained | FPPS pays the block subsidy plus transaction fees per share, so earnings do not depend on the pool's luck. |
| Payout schedule | Accounts are settled once a day at 9:00; a balance that reaches the minimum after settlement is paid the next day. |
| Payout schedule | Minimum payouts can be changed for every coin under Settings. |
| Merged mining | NMC and DOGE merged mining is supported. |
Connecting
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Stratum over TCP; BTC and BCH share ss.antpool.com on ports 3333, 443 and 25. |
| Server regions | Nodes are deployed in many regions and miners are routed to the nearest one; specific locations are not listed. |
| Account needed | Yes: miners connect as “sub-account.miner ID” under a registered account. |
Security and transparency
- Watchers can be authorised to view a sub-account's workers, hashrate, earnings and payments without being able to change settings; a read-only observer link is also available.
- Users are asked to complete account verification (KYC) in the app.
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 2014 | AntPool went live. |
| 13 July 2020 | FPPS was added as a payment method. |
Risks and caveats
- Account verification lists restricted countries based on UN, US and Singapore sanctions, capital and banking sanctions, and Mainland China.
- Earnings stay in the AntPool account until the balance passes the minimum payout.
About the operator
- Legal entity
- Antpool Technologies Pte. Ltd. (party to the AntPool Smart Pool Service Agreement)
- Founded
- Went live in August 2014
Official links
- Website: www.antpool.com
- Help: support.antpool.com/hc/en-us
Questions and answers
Which coins can I mine on AntPool?
AntPool supports BTC, BCH, LTC, ZEC, DASH and other proof-of-work coins. LTC miners also receive merged-mined DOGE.
What payout scheme does AntPool use?
Miners can choose FPPS, PPS or PPLNS in Settings. FPPS has been offered since 13 July 2020.
What is the minimum payout on AntPool?
The default is 0.005 BTC for Bitcoin, 0.01 BCH and 0.001 for LTC, ZEC and DASH. You can change the minimum for every coin in Settings.
Who operates AntPool?
AntPool's Smart Pool Service Agreement names Antpool Technologies Pte. Ltd. as the operating company. The pool went live in August 2014.
Is an account needed to mine on AntPool?
Yes. Workers connect as “sub-account.miner ID”, and users are asked to complete account verification.
Sources
- antpool.com
- AntPool Support — We are ANTPOOL (archived)
- AntPool Support — Miners Settings & Fees (archived)
- AntPool Support — When is the daily payout time (archived)
- AntPool Support — How to set minimum payout value (archived)
- AntPool Support — Authorize Watchers (archived)
- AntPool Support — Individual KYC User Guide (archived)
- AntPool Support — BTC/BCH Mining Tutorial (archived)
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