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If you’re new here, these are the three pages that explain how I think about home mining in 2026, from setups to history to the behind-the-scenes reality of how hardware actually gets to your desk.

Solo mining setups → How mining evolved → Mining supply chains →

Where I Buy My Miners

If you're looking for a place to buy Bitaxe, NerdQaxe++, or Zyber miners, this is the vendor I personally use. TinyChipHub has been solid with me — real hardware, honest communication, and they've earned my trust over multiple orders.

Check out my full TinyChipHub guide for detailed model comparisons, hashrate notes, and my current discount code.

TinyChipHub guide & discount →

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