F2Pool Review: A Deep Dive for CIS and Asian Miners
F2Pool is one of the oldest active mining pools, operating since 2013. Over more than a decade, the pool has become one of the few large players with Russian-language support and a fully localized interface in several languages. Here's what sets it apart from competitors and who it's a good fit for.
Fee and Payout Scheme
For Bitcoin, F2Pool defaults to the FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) scheme with a fee of about 2.5%. Some coins on the platform are also available under PPLNS - this applies to altcoins like DOGE, KAS, ETHW, not BTC directly.
- BTC fee: ~2.5% (FPPS, includes transaction fees)
- Minimum payout: the threshold for most major coins is 0.1 coin (for altcoins); BTC has its own separate threshold, confirmed in your account upon setup
- Payout window: daily payouts between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC
- Additional withdrawal fee: no extra transaction fee is charged once your balance exceeds the threshold
What Sets F2Pool Apart
- Russian-language support. One of the few large pools with a fully localized interface and Russian-language support - critical for CIS miners who find English-only documentation inconvenient
- 30+ supported coins. Beyond BTC, the pool supports a wide range of altcoins - LTC, BCH, ZEC, DASH, DOGE, KAS and others, convenient for miners with a mixed hardware fleet
- Mobile app and detailed stats. The F2Pool app lets you track worker hashrate, payout history, and get offline-device alerts
- Long track record. Operating since 2013 without major payout-delay incidents - an important trust factor for new users
Downsides and What to Watch For
- Above-average fee. At 2.5%, F2Pool is pricier than Luxor or ViaBTC on PPLNS (around 2%), though cheaper than ViaBTC on PPS+ (4%)
- Fewer institutional tools. Unlike Foundry USA, F2Pool does not offer direct equipment financing or services for large institutional clients
Who F2Pool Is For
F2Pool is a sensible choice for miners in Russia, the CIS region, and Asia who value localization and an easy-to-use interface. It's also a good fit for miners with mixed hardware fleets mining several different coins through one pool.
For large institutional operations, consider Foundry USA instead - see our Antpool vs Foundry USA vs F2Pool comparison. For a full list of the 12 largest pools, see our big pool roundup. Calculate your profitability on F2Pool using POOL BTC's calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an F2Pool account before connecting my hardware?
Yes, registration is required to get a payout address and access stats. You can connect an ASIC by entering your wallet address and the pool's worker address in your miner's settings.
Can I mine different coins simultaneously on F2Pool?
Yes, F2Pool supports 30+ coins, and different hardware can be pointed at different pools (BTC, LTC, DOGE, etc.) under one account.
What should I do if a payout is delayed?
Payouts run on a daily 00:00-08:00 UTC window once the threshold is reached. If a payout hasn't arrived within 24 hours of hitting the minimum balance, contact support through your account.