{"id":721,"date":"2026-02-25T15:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/altcoin-banyaszat-asic-kel-litecoin-kaspa-es-a-tobbiek\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:14:33","slug":"altcoin-banyaszat-asic-kel-litecoin-kaspa-es-a-tobbiek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/altcoin-banyaszat-asic-kel-litecoin-kaspa-es-a-tobbiek\/","title":{"rendered":"Altcoin Mining with ASICs: Litecoin, Kaspa and Others"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Altcoin Mining with ASICs: Litecoin, Kaspa and Others<\/h2>\n<p>Many people think that ASIC mining = Bitcoin mining. This used to be true, but today <strong>many altcoins<\/strong> have dedicated ASIC miners. And what's really interesting: some of them are more profitable than BTC mining! Let's see what's happening in the world of altcoin ASICs in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Altcoin ASICs?<\/h3>\n<p>In my previous article, I showed that Bitcoin mining in Hungary is practically unprofitable at market electricity rates. But altcoins use different algorithms, and the machines' consumption, hashrate, and coin price give a completely different equation.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, among altcoin ASICs there are <strong>low-consumption, quiet<\/strong> models too \u2014 which can run in your living room without your family disowning you. Trust me, this is not a negligible consideration!<\/p>\n<h3>The World of Algorithms<\/h3>\n<p>Every cryptocurrency uses a different hash algorithm. ASICs are always <em>optimized for one specific algorithm<\/em> \u2014 you can't switch them to another. Here are the most important ones:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Algorithm<\/th>\n<th>Main coin(s)<\/th>\n<th>Typical ASIC<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SHA-256<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash<\/td>\n<td>Bitmain S21 series<\/td>\n<td>The \"classic\" \u2014 fierce competition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scrypt<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Litecoin, Dogecoin<\/td>\n<td>Bitmain L9<\/td>\n<td>Dual-mining (LTC+DOGE simultaneously!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>KHeavyHash<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kaspa (KAS)<\/td>\n<td>Bitmain KS5 Pro<\/td>\n<td>One of the hottest altcoins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Equihash<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Zcash (ZEC)<\/td>\n<td>Bitmain Z15 Pro<\/td>\n<td>Privacy coin, stable demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blake3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Alephium (ALPH)<\/td>\n<td>IceRiver AL0<\/td>\n<td>New, promising project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RandomX<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Monero (XMR)<\/td>\n<td>Bitmain X9<\/td>\n<td>Controversial \u2014 originally ASIC-resistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Scrypt Mining: Litecoin + Dogecoin = Double the Joy<\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Bitmain L9<\/strong> is one of the best investments on the market today, in my opinion. Why? Because the Scrypt algorithm <em>simultaneously<\/em> mines Litecoin AND Dogecoin (merged mining). Revenue from two coins, with the consumption of one machine.<\/p>\n<p>L9 specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hashrate<\/strong>: 17 GH\/s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Algorithm<\/strong>: Scrypt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dual mining<\/strong>: LTC + DOGE simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Litecoin is the \"digital silver\" \u2014 stable, established, accepted. And Dogecoin is... well, Elon Musk's favorite. Jokes aside, DOGE's market capitalization is serious, and the mining revenue is not negligible.<\/p>\n<h3>Kaspa (KAS): The New Favorite<\/h3>\n<p>If there's one altcoin that everyone in the mining community is going crazy about in 2025-2026, it's <strong>Kaspa<\/strong>. It uses the KHeavyHash algorithm, and the <strong>Bitmain KS5 Pro<\/strong> 20 TH\/s hashrate is dominating the market.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Kaspa special is that it uses <strong>blockDAG<\/strong> technology (not traditional blockchain), which theoretically provides better scalability. The price has risen significantly over the past two years, and the mining community is optimistic.<\/p>\n<p>For those with smaller budgets, there's the <strong>Goldshell KA Box Pro<\/strong>: \"only\" 600W consumption, 35 dB noise level (acceptable in an apartment), and it mines Kaspa. You won't get rich from it, but as a hobby project? A perfect entry point.<\/p>\n<h3>Zcash (ZEC): The Privacy Veteran<\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Bitmain Z15 Pro<\/strong> Runs on the Equihash algorithm, mines Zcash with 840 kH\/s hashrate. The daily revenue is approximately <strong>$15.34<\/strong> (based on early 2026 data).<\/p>\n<p>Zcash is a privacy coin \u2014 transactions can optionally be completely anonymous (zk-SNARKs technology). It has a stable user base, and as long as the demand for privacy exists (spoiler: it always will), ZEC will have its place.<\/p>\n<h3>Alephium (ALPH): The Little Guy with Big Dreams<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>IceRiver AL0<\/strong> mines the Alephium network using the Blake3 algorithm. What's really attractive about it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only 100W power consumption<\/strong> \u2014 that's about a strong light bulb<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 dB noise level<\/strong> \u2014 practically silent<\/li>\n<li>Apartment-friendly size and form factor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alephium is a relatively new Layer 1 blockchain that uses <strong>BlockFlow<\/strong> sharding technology. It's a riskier investment than BTC or LTC, but due to the miner's low consumption, the entry threshold is low.<\/p>\n<h3>Monero (XMR): The Controversial ASIC<\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Bitmain X9<\/strong> is an interesting case. The Monero community <em>in principle<\/em> uses an ASIC-resistant algorithm (RandomX), which was originally optimized for CPU mining. The appearance of the Bitmain X9 sparked serious debates \u2014 many feel it works against decentralization.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, the X9 with 1 MH\/s hashrate and daily ~<strong>$15.21<\/strong> revenue isn't a bad deal \u2014 if you're willing to overlook the ethical questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Profitability Comparison<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Machine<\/th>\n<th>Coin<\/th>\n<th>Estimated daily revenue<\/th>\n<th>Consumption<\/th>\n<th>Apartment-friendly?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S21 XP<\/td>\n<td>BTC<\/td>\n<td>$15-20<\/td>\n<td>3645W<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Definitely not<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L9<\/td>\n<td>LTC+DOGE<\/td>\n<td>Variable<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KS5 Pro<\/td>\n<td>KAS<\/td>\n<td>Variable<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Z15 Pro<\/td>\n<td>ZEC<\/td>\n<td>~$15.34<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>\u26a0\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>X9<\/td>\n<td>XMR<\/td>\n<td>~$15.21<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>\u26a0\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IceRiver AL0<\/td>\n<td>ALPH<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<td>100W<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KA Box Pro<\/td>\n<td>KAS<\/td>\n<td>Low-medium<\/td>\n<td>600W<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The Algorithm Diversification Strategy<\/h3>\n<p>In my experience, the smartest approach is <strong>not to go all-in on one coin<\/strong>, but to diversify. Just like you wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket with your investment portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>A possible \"home mining portfolio\" in 2026:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1x IceRiver AL0<\/strong> (ALPH) \u2014 low cost, low risk, quiet<\/li>\n<li><strong>1x Goldshell KA Box Pro<\/strong> (KAS) \u2014 medium risk, cool coin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn it off in summer<\/strong>, in winter \"heat\" with it \u2014 at least you use the heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This setup consumes about 700W total, which is ~16.8 kWh per day. At market rates, that's ~1,178 HUF\/day \u2014 <em>much<\/em> more manageable than the 6,132 HUF an S21 XP demands.<\/p>\n<h3>Final Words<\/h3>\n<p>I think altcoin ASIC mining in 2026 is <strong>more exciting and more promising<\/strong>than Bitcoin mining \u2014 at least on a small scale, under Hungarian conditions. Low-consumption machines (AL0, KA Box Pro) are specifically suitable for hobby-level home mining without ruining your electricity bill or your marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, altcoins are riskier \u2014 a Kaspa or Alephium could easily disappear within 5 years. But if you diversify and don't invest more than you're willing to lose, this can be an entertaining and educational hobby.<\/p>\n<p>So, which altcoin do you vote for? Kaspa, Alephium, or stick with classic Litecoin? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asicminervalue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASIC Miner Value \u2014 Altcoin ASIC comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whattomine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatToMine \u2014 Altcoin profitability calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/d-central.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D-Central Tech \u2014 ASIC mining guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compassmining.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compass Mining \u2014 Industry analyses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptominerbros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CryptoMinerBros \u2014 ASIC purchasing and comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u26a0\ufe0f Legal disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency mining and investing in altcoins involve significant risks, including the total loss of invested capital. Altcoin volatility can be particularly high. Before any investment decision, do your own research (DYOR) and consult a financial expert if needed.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Altcoin b\u00e1ny\u00e1szat ASIC-kel: Litecoin, Kaspa \u00e9s a t\u00f6bbiek Sokan gondolj\u00e1k, hogy az ASIC b\u00e1ny\u00e1szat = Bitcoin b\u00e1ny\u00e1szat. Ez r\u00e9gen igaz volt, de ma m\u00e1r rengeteg altcoin-hoz l\u00e9tezik dedik\u00e1lt ASIC miner. \u00c9s ami igaz\u00e1n \u00e9rdekes: n\u00e9melyik\u00fck profit\u00e1bilisabb, mint a BTC b\u00e1ny\u00e1szat! N\u00e9zz\u00fck meg, mi a helyzet 2026-ban az altcoin ASIC-ek vil\u00e1g\u00e1ban. Mi\u00e9rt altcoin ASIC? Az el\u0151z\u0151 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[175,123,21,4,54,114,116,119,6,155,69,156,168,180,134,56,136],"class_list":["post-721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-banyaszat","tag-altcoin","tag-asic","tag-banyaszat","tag-bitcoin","tag-bitmain","tag-blockchain","tag-cpu","tag-hashrate","tag-litecoin","tag-magyarorszag","tag-monero","tag-piac","tag-privacy","tag-randomx","tag-scrypt","tag-sha256","tag-szabalyozas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=721"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1081,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions\/1081"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kriptoblog.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}