KDA Mining
How traditional Kadena mining works
Kadena is a proof-of-work blockchain that runs many chains in parallel (Chainweb). The native token is KDA. Smart contracts use Pact.
Mining uses the Kadena algorithm (Blake2s-based). Competitive hardware is ASIC: Bitmain KA3, iBeLink BM-K, and Goldshell KD-series. GPU Kadena mining is not competitive against those units.
Kadena mining pools
Public KDA pools with ASIC documentation:
- f2pool: Multi-coin pool; use the KDA stratum from their coin page.
- HeroMiners: Dedicated Kadena pool pages and calculators.
- WoolyPooly: Lists KDA when enabled; confirm algorithm Kadena/Blake2s.
- MiningPoolStats: Index of advertised KDA pools.
Kadena mining algorithm
Kadena PoW is Blake2s over Chainweb headers. An ASIC must speak this algorithm; SHA-256 or Eaglesong firmware will not work.
Chainweb means multiple chains produce blocks. Pools assign work across chains. You configure one worker; you do not run 20 miners for 20 chains.
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How to set up a Kadena mining rig
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1. Choose Kadena mining hardware
KA3, BM-K, or Goldshell KD units from the list below. Compare W per TH on the Kadena algorithm, not Bitcoin efficiency numbers.
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2. Set up a KDA wallet
Use Chainweaver or another Kadena wallet. Addresses are not Bitcoin formats. Exchange deposits work if the venue lists KDA.
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3. Configure the ASIC to the pool
Enter the pool’s KDA URL. Worker is usually
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4. Be cautious with firmware
Only Bitmain, iBeLink, or Goldshell firmware for that SKU.
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5. Start mining
Confirm KDA shares. Chainweb can look “bursty” on a single chain in the UI; trust the pool’s 24h hashrate, not one chain’s instant graph.
Frequently asked questions
Kadena is a PoW network using Chainweb (many parallel chains) and the Pact contract language. Site: kadena.io.
No. Kadena uses Blake2s, not SHA-256.
No. Pools merge work across Chainweb. One correctly configured ASIC is enough.
This page lists 166 TH and 173 TH KA3 SKUs. Same algorithm; compare power and price per TH.
KDA mining links
Useful Kadena mining references:
Kadena miners
The Bitmain Antminer KA3 is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 173 TH/s and 3,287 W (19 W/TH).
The iBeLink iBeLink BM-K3 Max is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 82 TH/s and 3,300 W (40.2 W/TH).
The iBeLink iBeLink BM-K3 is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 70 TH/s and 3,300 W (47.1 W/TH).
The Goldshell Goldshell KD-BOX 2 is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 5 TH/s and 400 W (80 W/TH).
The Bitmain Antminer KA3 is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 166 TH/s and 3,154 W (19 W/TH).
The Goldshell Goldshell KD5 Pro is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 24.5 TH/s and 3,000 W (122 W/TH).
The iBeLink iBeLink BM-K1 Max is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 32 TH/s and 3,200 W (100 W/TH).
The Goldshell Goldshell KD Max is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 40.2 TH/s and 3,350 W (83.3 W/TH).
The Goldshell Goldshell KD Lite is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 16.2 TH/s and 1,330 W (82.1 W/TH).
The Goldshell Goldshell KD6-SE is an air-cooled Kadena ASIC for Kadena (KDA) mining, rated at 25.3 TH/s and 2,300 W (90.9 W/TH).