Pool fees are often the first number miners compare. Once the machines are connected, though, the questions become more practical: Why have today's earnings changed? Why has the hashrate of one group of machines dropped? How can partners access the data they need? And who can help when an account issue comes up?
These questions may not get much attention when choosing a pool, but they come up repeatedly over months and years of mining. ViaBTC's services address this daily work, from calculating earnings and monitoring operations to handling withdrawals and sharing revenue with partners, helping miners spend less time on administration.
How are earnings generated and settled?
As mining machines keep running, electricity and hosting costs keep adding up. Understanding what causes earnings to fluctuate helps miners plan their operations. Choosing a payment method means considering both how earnings are calculated and how much short-term variation the business can accommodate.
ViaBTC offers two payment methods: PPS+ and PPLNS. For BTC, PPS+ handles the block subsidy and transaction fees separately. The subsidy component is calculated from valid shares submitted and the current network difficulty, then credited to the pool account hourly, with a 4% pool fee. Transaction-fee earnings are distributed under PPLNS, with a 2% pool fee. Payment of the subsidy component therefore does not depend on whether the pool finds a block during that period, giving miners a more predictable schedule for this part of their earnings.
Miners who are comfortable with earnings varying according to the pool's block discoveries can choose PPLNS. Under this method, both the block subsidy and transaction fees are distributed using PPLNS, with a 2% pool fee. Each method involves a trade-off, so the choice depends on how miners run their operations. The earnings calculation guide explains the rules in more detail.
Eligible miners can also use the same hashrate for merged mining. BTC miners, for example, can receive NMC and FB rewards, while LTC miners can receive DOGE and other merged-mining rewards without contributing additional hashrate. These additional coins are worth including when assessing total mining earnings. Supported coins are listed on the mining pool information page.
Keeping machines connected and monitoring their performance
To earn rewards, mining machines need to keep submitting valid shares to the pool. The hashrate shown locally on a machine can differ from the data recorded by the pool, so connection quality and operating status deserve attention after setup, too.
ViaBTC operates nodes around the world, giving miners in different regions connection options that help reduce network latency. Actual performance also depends on local networks and ISP routing. Miners can choose a connection address based on their location and the results they see in operation. Addresses and setup instructions are available in the official mining guides.
Once connected, miners can check hashrate and online status through the website or app and organize machines into groups. Reviewing pool-side data helps identify machines going offline or losing hashrate, providing a starting point for investigating network, power, or equipment issues.
Monitoring does not have to rely entirely on someone repeatedly checking a dashboard. With the relevant alerts enabled, the system checks for offline workers and unusually high rejection rates according to its configured rules, then sends notifications. On-site teams can use those alerts to arrange troubleshooting and reduce the time a problem goes unnoticed. The alert feature guide explains the notification options and settings.
Keeping track of each site as the operation grows
Checking a few machines one by one is manageable. Once equipment is spread across several sites, or hosting providers and partners share responsibility for it, a single total hashrate figure no longer tells the whole story. Miners need to see how each site is performing and keep each party's earnings separate.
ViaBTC's subaccount feature supports this kind of setup. Miners can create subaccounts for individual sites or partnerships, view their hashrate and earnings separately, and assign their own withdrawal addresses and alert email addresses. Different projects can then be managed under one main account while retaining separate data and settings.
Sharing information with partners does not require handing over control of the account. An Observer Link gives partners access to authorized mining data without allowing them to change the account. The app also supports alerts for Observer Links, so people involved in operations can receive notifications directly, reducing the need to forward screenshots or relay each issue individually.
For farms that already use their own monitoring systems, ViaBTC provides an API to bring pool data into existing workflows. Miners can adopt these tools as their equipment and partnerships grow, without having to set up a complex management process from day one.
Managing earnings after they arrive
Continuous mining also creates ongoing work around payments. Making withdrawals every day or splitting earnings with partners takes time. ViaBTC includes tools for these routine tasks within the account, allowing miners to set rules that fit their arrangements.
With Auto Withdrawal enabled, the system processes withdrawals under the selected payment mode once the payment conditions are met. Auto Withdrawal itself is free of charge. Crediting earnings to a pool account and sending funds to an external wallet are separate processes; miners can set a receiving address and payment threshold to suit their cash flow needs.
Miners who want to convert supported coins into BTC or USDT can enable Auto Conversion, which processes eligible balances hourly under the applicable rules. For partnerships that require revenue sharing, Revenue Sharing distributes mining earnings to other ViaBTC accounts in preset proportions, reducing repeated calculations and manual transfers.
Long-term mining needs ongoing support
A pool's service has to hold up in day-to-day use. Launched in 2016, ViaBTC now has ten years of operating experience and has served more than two million users across over 150 countries and regions. Working through market cycles and network upgrades calls for continued infrastructure maintenance and attention to miners' changing needs.
ViaBTC completed SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits in 2025 and continues to improve its infrastructure and security practices as part of that long-term work. See the audit announcement.
When a specific issue arises, miners can start with the Help Center for mining guides and information on settlement and accounts. Issues requiring customer support can be submitted through a ticket, which generally takes 1–3 business days to process. Official communities also give miners in different regions a place to communicate.
For miners planning to keep their machines running over the long term, the value of these services becomes apparent in daily use: understanding changes in earnings, spotting operating problems, and keeping work across sites and partnerships organized. These are all factors worth weighing alongside pool fees.
New users can get 50% off mining pool fees for 30 days
If you are considering ViaBTC, the current new-user promotion offers a chance to try its earnings settlement and day-to-day management features.
New users who register between October 16, 2026, at 08:00 and November 15, 2026, at 08:00 (HKT) will automatically receive a coupon for 50% off mining pool fees. The coupon must be activated within 15 days of issuance. Once activated, it provides the discount for 30 consecutive days and applies to six coins: BTC, LTC, ZEC, BCH, KAS, and DASH. Full terms are set out in the official promotion announcement.
After registering on the ViaBTC website, you can view and activate the coupon, then follow the mining guides to configure your machines. Large-scale miners and institutional clients can also use the “VIP Application” option on the homepage to discuss customized fee rates and mining support with the business team.