How to Start Mining Bitcoin
How It Works
How to Start Mining Bitcoin: Five Steps to Production
From ASIC hardware selection to daily bitcoin payouts: a clear, repeatable process for mining bitcoin at home or in our Texas facility.
Step 1
Select Your Hardware
Choose from our full Whatsminer lineup. We'll recommend the right model based on your power budget and target hashrate.
Step 2
Set Up a Bitcoin Wallet
Create a Bitcoin wallet to receive earnings. Your wallet address is where all payouts are sent directly.
Step 3
Join a Mining Pool
Pool mining distributes block rewards across all participants, producing consistent daily payouts.
Step 4
Configure Your Miner
Enter your wallet address into your miner's configuration. Earnings route directly to your wallet with no intermediaries.
Step 5
Receive Daily Payouts
Your miner operates continuously in our Texas facility, sending Bitcoin to your wallet every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bitcoin mining still profitable?
Yes. With efficient hardware and low electricity costs, mining can remain profitable. At $0.07/kWh in Texas with the Whatsminer M70S at 258 TH/s and 13.5 J/TH, unit economics remain competitive at current bitcoin prices. Profitability depends on BTC price, difficulty, and your power cost.
What is the best bitcoin mining hardware right now?
The Whatsminer M70S is among the best air-cooled ASIC miners available, delivering 258 TH/s at 13.5 J/TH, the best efficiency in the MicroBT M70 air-cooled series. For maximum raw hashrate, the hydro-cooled M73 delivers up to 526 TH/s. Fathom Labs carries the M70, M70S, and M73.
What is the bitcoin mining electricity cost at Fathom Labs Texas?
Fathom Labs charges a flat $0.07 USD/kWh all-in rate at our Texas ERCOT facility. There are no performance fees, no tiered billing, and no hidden charges. This all-in rate covers power, cooling, and infrastructure.
How does bitcoin mining hosting work at Fathom Labs?
You purchase Whatsminer ASIC miners from Fathom Labs or ship your existing hardware to our Texas facility. We handle intake, racking, pool configuration, and 24/7 NOC monitoring. Your miners hash continuously and payouts go directly to your Bitcoin wallet daily.
Can clients from Taiwan or Hong Kong mine bitcoin through Fathom Labs?
Yes. Fathom Labs serves international clients including those in Taiwan (台灣). You can purchase Whatsminer M70 series miners and host them in our Texas facility at $0.07/kWh. We communicate in English and Traditional Chinese (zh-TW).
What is the capacity of the Fathom Labs Texas mining facility?
The Fathom Labs Texas facility operates on 6 megawatts (6 MW) of dedicated power with direct ERCOT grid access. The facility runs 24/7 with climate control, enterprise electrical infrastructure, redundant feeds, and on-site physical security.
What Whatsminer models does Fathom Labs carry?
Fathom Labs carries the Whatsminer M70 (up to 242 TH/s), M70S (258 TH/s), and M73 (470 to 526 TH/s hydro-cooled). Contact us for current pricing and availability.
How do I get a quote for Whatsminer hardware or bitcoin mining hosting?
Email info@fathomlabsllc.com with your hardware requirements or fleet size and we will respond within one business day with pricing, availability, and hosting specs.
Start Mining Bitcoin Today
Deploy institutional-grade Whatsminer ASIC miners in our Texas facility at $0.07 USD/kWh, or purchase outright and run them your way.