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FAQ
FPPS, PPLNS and choosing a payout scheme
What is FPPS?
Full Pay Per Share — the pool pays a fixed amount per accepted share, including a portion of transaction fees. Income is stable regardless of block finds.
What is PPLNS?
Pay Per Last N Shares — payments only for shares in found blocks. Income depends on pool luck and can be 5-15% higher with continuous mining, but with higher variance.
When is FPPS better?
With unstable hashrate, short-term mining, or budget planning. Fixed income simplifies ROI calculations for equipment.
When is PPLNS better?
With long-term continuous operation in one pool. Variance smooths out and on average you can earn slightly more due to lower fees and full block reward distribution.
Does switching pools affect PPLNS income?
Yes, switching pools loses your accumulated shares in the current PPLNS window. Income will be lower than expected for the first few hours after switching.