F2Pool Transitions to ETC Mining Post-Merge
F2Pool, the second-largest Ethereum mining pool and a top ETC mining pool, announced on September 7th that it will terminate ETH mining between September 10–20. This decision aligns with Ethereum's transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) post-Merge. All ETH rewards during this period will be distributed after the Merge.
👉 Discover how major mining pools are adapting to the Merge
Key updates from F2Pool:
- ETC Mining Commission-Free: Until September 30, miners can enjoy zero fees for Ethereum Classic (ETC) mining.
- Multi-Coin Support: Post-Merge, F2Pool invites miners to mine ETC, Ravencoin (RVN), and Conflux (CFX).
- Balanced Payouts: To mitigate risks, F2Pool will pay out ETH balances to miners post-Merge. Miners must verify wallet addresses for payouts.
Why Ethereum Classic?
With major pools like Ethermine, BTC.com, and Antpool supporting ETC post-Merge, its network hash rate and price have surged. ETC’s price rallied 200% in two months (from $14 to $45.51), currently stabilizing at $34.31 amid market volatility. Analysts project a $50 target post-Merge due to:
- Miners’ Collective Shift: No support for ETH hard forks.
- Deflationary ETH: Post-Merge ETH price may drop, making ETC a preferred PoW alternative.
FAQs
Q: When will ETH mining officially end?
A: Between September 10–20, depending on the Merge’s finalization (likely September 13–15).
Q: What happens to unpaid ETH rewards?
A: F2Pool will distribute them post-Merge upon wallet verification.
Q: Why is ETC gaining traction?
A: As the largest PoW Ethereum alternative, ETC benefits from miner migrations and institutional pool support.
👉 Explore ETC mining strategies post-Merge
Note: This update reflects industry trends as of September 2022. Always verify real-time data before making investment decisions.
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