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 ↗
- Withdrawal to CoinEx discontinued
- The auto-withdrawal to CoinEx feature ended on 22 September 2026 because of CoinEx's business adjustments. source ↗
- Conversion service suspended
- On 30 October 2026 ViaBTC suspended conversions (including auto-conversion) for all coins for maintenance; no restart date given. source ↗
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
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Key facts
- Coins mined
- BTC, BCH, LTC, DOGE
- Operator
- Viabtc Technology Limited
- Official site
- 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
- Fees: www.viabtc.com/pricing
- Help: support.viabtc.com/hc/en-us
- Source code: 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
- apps.apple.com
- ViaBTC — About Us
- ViaBTC — Fees
- ViaBTC — Terms of Service
- ViaBTC Help Center — BTC Mining (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — How to Choose the Optimal Payment Method (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — What's Auto-Withdrawal and How to Set it Up (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — LTC Merged Mining Coins Mining Tutorial (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — How to Set Up 2FA (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — New Feature: Watcher Online (archived)
- ViaBTC Help Center — Official Verification Channel (archived)
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