How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide (2026)
How It Works
How to Mine 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 in 2026?
Yes — with efficient hardware and low electricity costs. At $0.07/kWh in Texas and 280 TH/s peak hashrate at 12.5 J/TH, the Whatsminer M70S+ offers unit economics that remain profitable at current bitcoin prices. Profitability depends on BTC price, difficulty, and your power cost.
What is the best bitcoin mining hardware in 2026?
The Whatsminer M70S+ is among the best air-cooled ASIC miners in 2026, delivering 280 TH/s at 12.5 J/TH — the highest efficiency in the MicroBT M70 series. Fathom Labs carries the full M70 lineup including M70, M70S, M70S+, M72, M72S, and hydro-cooled M73 and M79 series.
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) and Hong Kong (香港). 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, zh-HK).
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 full MicroBT Whatsminer M70 generation — air-cooled models (M70 up to 242 TH/s, M70S 258 TH/s, M70S+ 280 TH/s, M72, M72S) and hydro-cooled models (M73, M73S, M73S+, M79, M79S, M6DS+, M6DS++). 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.