Network Configuration
Network Configuration
Production RPC endpoints, chain IDs, and explorer URLs for ETC Mainnet (Chain 61) and Mordor Testnet (Chain 63). Drop-in configuration for MetaMask, Hardhat, Foundry, and any EVM-compatible toolchain. Both networks run Proof-of-Work consensus under the Spiral EVM specification, with the Olympia upgrade pending activation.
ETC MainnetChain 61
- Chain ID
- 61
- Currency
- ETC
- RPC
https://etc.rivet.link- Explorer
- Blockscout →
- Consensus
- Proof-of-Work
- EVM
- SpiralShanghai
- Next Upgrade
- OlympiaFusaka
Mordor TestnetChain 63
- Chain ID
- 63
- Currency
- METC
- RPC
https://rpc.mordor.etccooperative.org- Explorer
- Blockscout →
- Consensus
- Proof-of-Work
- EVM
- SpiralShanghai
- Next Upgrade
- OlympiaFusaka
Client Software
Client Implementations
Multi-client architecture eliminates single points of failure at the protocol layer. Independent implementations in distinct languages, maintained by separate teams, ensure the network can withstand the discontinuation or compromise of any single codebase. Fukuii and Core-Geth provide implementation diversity, and ETC plugins for Besu, Erigon, Ethrex, Go-Ethereum, Nethermind, and Reth widen execution-layer reach without fragmenting the ecosystem.
Fukuii
PrimaryEnterpriseETC-nativeScala
Ethereum Classic's first native client, built ground-up for ETC rather than derived from an Ethereum client — an EVM execution client in Scala 3 LTS on Pekko Typed Actors, running on the JVM. One binary runs several networks at once in one JVM process, each isolated with its own state, metrics registry, and configuration. Consensus is selected per deployment: native Proof-of-Work for ETC mainnet and Mordor.
Core-Geth
Go
A go-ethereum derivative maintained for Ethereum Classic, providing client diversity alongside Fukuii. Not native, and not a plugin.
View on GitHub →Read the security reviewETC Plugins
ETC support added into existing Ethereum clients — Besu, Erigon, Ethrex, Go-Ethereum, Nethermind, and Reth. A plugin adds Ethereum Classic chain support to an upstream client’s execution layer rather than maintaining a fork, and carries no mining or Proof-of-Work consensus.
View all clients →Mining
Proof-of-Work Mining
145.5TH/s
Network Hashrate
ETChash
Mining Algorithm
GPU + ASIC
Compatible Hardware
Ethereum Classic is the only EVM-compatible chain secured by Proof-of-Work. When Ethereum transitioned to Proof-of-Stake, ETC absorbed the majority of the ETHash mining ecosystem, including established ASIC manufacturers like Bitmain and Jasminer. ETChash supports both ASIC efficiency for commercial-grade operations and GPU accessibility for global participation, decentralizing hashrate across geographies and reducing supply chain risk. Run fukuii to participate in block production and earn ETC rewards.
Secure the network, earn block rewards.
Hardware
Mining Equipment
ETChash supports dedicated ASIC hardware and consumer GPU rigs, distributing hashrate across a broad base of independent operators. ASIC efficiency enables commercial-scale operations; GPU accessibility brings in global retail miners, together diversifying the security budget and reducing single-vendor supply chain risk.
ASIC Miners
Mining Pools
Mining Pools
Active ETChash mining pools contributing to Ethereum Classic's security budget. Pool selection affects expected earnings variance, payout frequency, and infrastructure dependence. Hashrate is estimated from recent block attribution. Larger pools appear at the top.
Spread hashrate, strengthen the network
Proof-of-Work security comes from work being distributed across many independent operators, and miners set that distribution directly. Every pool choice either concentrates block production or spreads it, so pointing hashrate at a smaller established pool widens the base the network rests on. The pools listed here pay out on published terms — which one you join is a decentralization decision as much as a fee one.
Compare pools →| Pool | Fee | Type | Hashrate · 145.5 TH/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| f2pool.com | 1% | PPS | 91.96 TH/s |
| k1pool.com | 1% | RBPPS | 21.53 TH/s |
| 2miners.com | 1% | PPLNS | 19.50 TH/s |
| gtpool.io | 1% | PPLNS | 6.40 TH/s |
| pool.kryptex.com | 1% | PPS+ | 4.66 TH/s |
| binance.com | 3% | FPPS | 870 GH/s |
| antpool.com | 1.5% | PPS | 290 GH/s |
| viabtc.com | 2% | PPLNS | — |
| hiveon.net | 0% | PPS+ | — |
| l6pool.com | 0.3% | — | — |
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| herominers.com | 0.9% | PROP | — |
| ntminerpool.com | 1% | PPS+ | — |
| woolypooly.com | 0.9% | PPLNS | — |
| longpool.org | 1% | PPLNS | — |
| dogpool.work | 1.25% | PPS+ | — |
| solopool.org | 1.5% | SOLO | — |
| coolpool.top | 1% | PPLNS | — |
| molepool.com | 1.5% | SOLO | — |
| tpool.io | 0.9% | FPPS | — |
| baikalmine.com | 0.75% | PPS+ | — |
| cloverpool.com | — | PPLNS | — |
| okminer.com | 2% | FPPS | — |
| 666pool.com | 1% | PPLNS | — |
| cruxpool.com | 1% | PPS+ | — |
| crazypool.org | 1% | PPLNS | — |
| ethcore.ru | 0.5% | SOLO | — |
| skypool.org | 1.5% | PPS+ | — |
| pool2mine.net | 0.5% | PROP | — |
Hashrate estimated from last ~500 blocks · miningpoolstats.stream
Payout types
- PPS
- Pay Per Share — Fixed payout per valid share submitted, regardless of whether the pool finds a block. Variance-free for miners; pool bears the risk.
- PPS+
- Pay Per Share Plus — PPS for the block reward, plus a proportional share of transaction fees. Slightly higher expected earnings than standard PPS.
- FPPS
- Full Pay Per Share — PPS that includes an average of expected transaction fees in the per-share rate. Smooths fee income across all miners.
- PPLNS
- Pay Per Last N Shares — Payout proportional to shares submitted in the most recent window. Rewards consistent miners and discourages pool-hopping.
- PROP
- Proportional — Block reward split proportionally among miners who contributed shares to that specific block. Simple, but earnings vary with block luck.
- RBPPS
- Round-Based Pay Per Share — PPS calculated per mining round (block-to-block). Combines the low-variance of PPS with round-scoped accounting.
- SOLO
- Solo Mining via Pool — Miner receives the full block reward if they find a block; nothing if they don't. Pool provides infrastructure only. High variance.
Fifthing Era … → Era …
Current Block: …
Block … · ECIP-1017
Expected date estimated at 13s avg block time
All supply figures exclude uncle rewards.
Data source: Blockscout
Fee Market
The Fee Market Problem
ETC blocks are currently near ATL utilization. The average block is over 99% empty. Block rewards fifthened every 5M blocks under ECIP-1017. Without fee revenue to replace diminishing block rewards, PoW miners eventually have no financial incentive to secure the network. Olympia is how ETC fixes this: it funds the core development that fills blocks, creates fee revenue, and aligns miners with long-term ecosystem growth.
Avg Txs / Block
~0.0
Network Utilization
0.00%
Pool Distribution
Choose a pool to join based on hashrate share and features
Mining Resources
Getting Started
Step-by-step guide to start mining ETC today
Hardware Guide
Compare GPUs and ASICs for ETC mining
Mining Pools
Find and compare ETC mining pools
Mining Software
Download mining software for your hardware
Mining OS
HiveOS, minerstat, and other mining systems
Profitability Calculator
Calculate your potential mining earnings
Network Stats
Real-time ETC network statistics
GPU vs ASIC
Compare mining approaches: flexibility vs efficiency
Mining Policy
Global regulatory landscape for PoW mining
Olympia & Fee Market
How Olympia aligns core dev with miner incentives
Energy Infrastructure
Stranded energy, flexible load, and the grid story
Ready to Start Mining?
Follow our getting started guide to set up your mining operation and start earning ETC today.