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# ViaBTC: coins, fees, payouts and reviews

## Status update

- **SOLO payment method discontinued**: ViaBTC discontinued SOLO for all coins on 20 May 2026; SOLO users were switched to PPS+ (or PPLNS). [source ↗](https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/16155896619151-Announcement-on-the-Discontinuation-of-SOLO-Payment-Method-for-All-Coins)
- **Withdrawal to CoinEx discontinued**: The auto-withdrawal to CoinEx feature ended on 22 September 2026 because of CoinEx's business adjustments. [source ↗](https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/17618075377423-Important-Notice-Discontinuation-of-the-Withdrawal-to-CoinEx-Feature)
- **Conversion service suspended**: On 30 October 2026 ViaBTC suspended conversions (including auto-conversion) for all coins for maintenance; no restart date given. [source ↗](https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/18192816779663-Announcement-on-the-Suspension-of-the-Conversion-Service)

As of 31 October 2026, from the company’s own announcements unless stated otherwise.

## In short

- **Payout scheme explained**: PPS+ (the default) pays a fixed reward per share plus a PPLNS-based share of transaction fees; PPLNS can be chosen in Settings.
- **Risks and caveats**: Under its terms, ViaBTC can change service fees without notice.
- **Checked**: 28 October 2026

## Key facts

- **Coins mined**: BTC, BCH, LTC, DOGE
- **Operator**: Viabtc Technology Limited
- **Official site**: [viabtc.com](https://www.viabtc.com/)

Key facts checked on 28 October 2026 against official sources.

## What is ViaBTC

ViaBTC is a multi-coin proof-of-work mining pool founded in May 2016. It mines Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE) and other proof-of-work coins, and also offers a built-in wallet, auto-conversion and crypto-collateral loans.

## Coins, payout schemes and fees

| Coin | Payout scheme | Pool fee | Minimum payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | PPS+ or PPLNS | — | 0.001 BTC (auto-withdrawal) |
| BCH | — | — | 0.01 BCH (auto-withdrawal) |
| LTC | — | — | 0.1 LTC (auto-withdrawal) |
| DOGE | PPLNS (merged with LTC) | — | 1 DOGE (auto-withdrawal) |
| ZEC | — | — | 0.01 ZEC (auto-withdrawal) |
| DASH | — | — | 0.1 DASH (auto-withdrawal) |

## Payouts

| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Payout scheme explained | PPS+ (the default) pays a fixed reward per share plus a PPLNS-based share of transaction fees; PPLNS can be chosen in Settings. |
| Pool fees | The Fees page lists a 4% fee for PPS+ and 2% for PPLNS. |
| Payout schedule | Under PPS+, earnings are credited every hour based on the current difficulty. |
| Payout schedule | Under PPLNS, rewards are distributed after a block has 6 confirmations, based on each user's share over the last 5 difficulty rounds. |
| Payout schedule | Auto-withdrawal is free and runs once a day between 10:00 and 18:00 (UTC+8); manual transfers can be made at any time for a fee. |
| Merged mining | BTC miners also receive NMC, SYS and ELA. |
| Merged mining | LTC miners also receive DOGE, BELLS, LKY, PEP, JKC, DINGO and SHIC. |
| Solo mining | SOLO was discontinued for all coins on 20 May 2026; SOLO users were switched to PPS+ (or PPLNS). |

## Connecting

| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Stratum over TCP; for BTC: btc.viabtc.io on ports 3333, 25 and 443. |
| Server regions | ViaBTC says its nodes are deployed worldwide for low latency; specific regions are not listed. |
| Account needed | Yes for standard mining: workers are named “userID.workerID” after an account is created. |
| Supported hardware | SHA-256 ASIC miners such as Antminer, Whatsminer and Avalon models. |

## Security and transparency

- Two-factor authentication (Google Authenticator or SMS) can be required at sign-in.
- Read-only Watcher links let others view hashrate and earnings without being able to change anything; they can be revoked.
- An Official Verification Channel on the website lets users check whether a site, email or social account really belongs to ViaBTC.

## History

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 2016 | ViaBTC was founded. |
| 29 July 2019 | The pool released Watcher, a read-only link for monitoring hashrate and earnings. |

## Risks and caveats

- Under its terms, ViaBTC can change service fees without notice.
- Earnings stay in the ViaBTC account balance until they reach the auto-withdrawal minimum, so the pool holds them until then.
- Users may be required to complete identity verification (KYC), and accounts can be restricted or closed at ViaBTC's discretion.

## About the operator

- **Founded**: May 2016
- **Legal entity**: The Terms of Service are an agreement with ViaBTC.com.
- **Governing law**: Laws of Samoa; Samoan courts have exclusive jurisdiction.

## Official links

- Website: [www.viabtc.com](https://www.viabtc.com/)
- Fees: [www.viabtc.com/pricing](https://www.viabtc.com/pricing)
- Help: [support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us](https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us)
- Source code: [github.com/viabtc/viapool_api/wiki](https://github.com/viabtc/viapool_api/wiki)

## Questions and answers

**Which coins can I mine on ViaBTC?**

ViaBTC mines BTC, BCH, LTC and other proof-of-work coins. LTC miners also receive merged-mining coins such as DOGE, and BTC miners receive NMC, SYS and ELA.

**What fee and payout scheme does ViaBTC use?**

PPS+ is the default, with a listed fee of 4%. PPLNS is also offered at 2%; SOLO was discontinued for all coins on 20 May 2026.

**What is the minimum payout on ViaBTC?**

Auto-withdrawal sends earnings once they pass a per-coin minimum, for example 0.001 BTC or 0.1 LTC. Payouts run once a day.

**Who operates ViaBTC?**

ViaBTC was founded in May 2016. Its Terms of Service are an agreement with ViaBTC.com and are governed by the laws of Samoa.

**Is an account needed to mine on ViaBTC?**

Yes. Workers connect as “userID.workerID”, so you need to register a ViaBTC account first.

## Sources

- [viabtc.com](https://www.viabtc.com/)
- [apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viabtc-crypto-mining-pool/id1334584229)
- [ViaBTC — About Us](https://www.viabtc.com/aboutus)
- [ViaBTC — Fees](https://www.viabtc.com/pricing)
- [ViaBTC — Terms of Service](https://www.viabtc.com/terms)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — BTC Mining (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250616104100/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/7207401012879-BTC-Mining)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — How to Choose the Optimal Payment Method (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20251014030714/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/7207414833935-How-to-Choose-the-Optimal-Payment-Method-PPS-PPLNS-SOLO)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — What's Auto-Withdrawal and How to Set it Up (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20230128040215/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/10488236417817-What-s-Auto-Withdrawal-and-How-to-Set-it-Up)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — LTC Merged Mining Coins Mining Tutorial (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250809084256/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/11477430615439-LTC-Merged-Mining-Coins-Mining-Tutorial)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — How to Set Up 2FA (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20251014032436/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/7207390504847-How-to-Set-Up-2FA-Two-Factor-Authentication)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — New Feature: Watcher Online (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250423085400/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/7207415961999-New-Feature-Watcher-Online)
- [ViaBTC Help Center — Official Verification Channel (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250905162138/https://support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us/articles/10081294624399-ViaBTC-Official-Verification-Channel)

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