HNS Mining
How traditional Handshake mining works
Handshake is a proof-of-work naming blockchain. Instead of a global DNS root, names are auctioned and settled on chain. The native coin is HNS.
Mining uses the Handshake algorithm (a Blake2b/SHA3 construction, not SHA-256). Profitable hardware is ASIC: Bitmain HS3 and Goldshell HS-series. CPU/GPU Handshake mining is not competitive against those units.
Handshake mining pools
Public HNS pools (confirm the coin is still listed before you point miners):
- f2pool: Long-running multi-coin pool with HNS stratum when the coin is enabled.
- DxPool: Additional public Handshake pool.
- MiningPoolStats: Live list of advertised HNS pools and hashrate.
Handshake mining algorithm
Handshake PoW is not Bitcoin SHA-256. ASICs must speak the Handshake algorithm. An HS3 or Goldshell HS box will not mine BTC, and an S21 will not mine HNS.
Name auctions and on-chain DNS records are application-layer. Miners only produce HNS blocks; they do not need to run a name full node to hash, but you do need an HNS address for payouts.
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How to set up a Handshake mining rig
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1. Choose Handshake mining hardware
Use an HS-algorithm ASIC from the list below (Antminer HS3 or a Goldshell HS unit).
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2. Set up an HNS wallet
Use a Handshake wallet such as Bob Wallet or a Namebase/exchange deposit that supports HNS. Copy the HNS address the pool expects.
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3. Configure the ASIC to the pool
Enter the pool’s HNS stratum URL, worker name, and password in the miner web UI.
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4. Be cautious with firmware
Only vendor firmware. Handshake is a small coin; fake “HS overclock” images are a common theft path.
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5. Start mining
Reboot and confirm HNS shares (not BTC or another Blake variant) on the pool dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Handshake is a PoW blockchain for decentralized naming. Site: handshake.org.
No. Handshake is a different algorithm. You need HS-series hardware.
No. Hashing only secures blocks. Auctions are transactions you submit from a Handshake wallet.
HNS mining links
Useful Handshake mining references:
Handshake miners
The Goldshell HS-BOX 2 is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 460 Gh/s and 400 W (0.87 W/GH).
The Goldshell HS-BOX is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 235 Gh/s and 230 W (0.979 W/GH).
The Goldshell HS3-SE is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 930 Gh/s and 930 W (1 W/GH).
The Goldshell HS1-PLUS is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 105 Gh/s and 115 W (1.1 W/GH).
The Bitmain Antminer HS3 is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 9 TH/s and 2,079 W (231 W/TH).
The Goldshell HS6 is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 4.3 TH/s and 3,250 W (756 W/TH).
The Goldshell HS6-SE is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 3.7 TH/s and 3,400 W (919 W/TH).
The Goldshell HS Lite is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 1.36 TH/s and 1,250 W (919 W/TH).
The Goldshell HS5 is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 2.7 TH/s and 2,650 W (981 W/TH).
The Goldshell HS3 is an air-cooled Handshake ASIC for Handshake (HNS) mining, rated at 2 TH/s and 2,000 W (1000 W/TH).