Antminer L9 is coming, offering a more powerful and energy-efficient way for Scrypt mining. This hashing algorithm is crucial for securing the Litecoin network and producing Dogecoin. Scrypt miners can expect a price tag above $16K, but the potential for higher profitability in mining LTC and DOGE.

Antminer L9即将到来，为Scrypt挖矿提供更强大、更节能的方式。这种哈希算法对于保护莱特币网络和生产狗狗币至关重要。 Scrypt 矿工预计价格将超过 16,000 美元，但挖掘 LTC 和 DOGE 的盈利潜力可能更高。

Bitmain remains the primary source of mining rigs, and its new models drive the arms race among miners. Proof-of-work blockchains persist, and new rigs enhance energy efficiency and performance to mitigate environmental concerns.

比特大陆仍然是矿机的主要来源，其新型号推动了矿工之间的军备竞赛。工作量证明区块链持续存在，新的钻机提高了能源效率和性能，以减轻环境问题。

Antminer L9 to Be Released by the End of May

蚂蚁矿机L9将于5月底发布

The new Antminer Scrypt rig was initially announced for a May arrival, but an exact date is yet to be set. The miner is not currently listed on the Bitmain website.

新的 Antminer Scrypt 矿机最初宣布将于 5 月上市，但具体日期尚未确定。该矿机目前尚未在比特大陆网站上列出。

However, some vendors have already listed the model for presale, with prices starting at $14,700. The new hashing power is unlikely to impact Scrypt networks for months, as the first shipments are scheduled for June.

不过，一些供应商已经将该型号列为预售，起售价为 14,700 美元。新的哈希能力不太可能在几个月内影响 Scrypt 网络，因为首批发货计划于 6 月进行。

Also read: Litecoin Price Prediction 2024-2030: Will LTC Price Hold $100?

另请阅读：2024-2030 年莱特币价格预测：LTC 价格会保持在 100 美元吗？

The Antminer L9 will produce up to 17.6 GH/s, competing with the growing mining presence for Litecoin.

Antminer L9 将产生高达 17.6 GH/s 的速度，与日益增长的莱特币挖矿竞争。

Over the past three years, Litecoin's mining has steadily increased, with activity surging by 500%. The hashrate now stands at 1.16 PH/s, reaching a new range. However, this mining level remains negligible compared to Bitcoin's network.

过去三年来，莱特币的挖矿量稳步增长，活跃度激增 500%。算力现已达到 1.16 PH/s，达到新的范围。然而，与比特币网络相比，这个挖矿水平仍然可以忽略不计。

Also read: How is Litecoin a Winner? LTC Leads As Most Widely-Used Coin for Payments and Simple Transactions

另请阅读：莱特币如何成为赢家？ LTC 成为支付和简单交易中使用最广泛的代币

Nevertheless, for Litecoin miners, the relatively low competition allows for additional block creation and higher rewards. Litecoin is still between two halving cycles, and its block reward remains at 6.25 coins per block, with additional Dogecoin (DOGE) issued in every new block created.

然而，对于莱特币矿工来说，相对较低的竞争允许额外的区块创建和更高的奖励。莱特币仍处于两个减半周期之间，其区块奖励仍为每个区块 6.25 个币，并且每个新区块都会发行额外的狗狗币 (DOGE)。

Is the New Litecoin Miner Profitable?

新的莱特币矿机是否有利可图？

The crucial question when investing in a mining rig is whether it can pay for itself through rewards and fees.

投资矿机时的关键问题是它是否可以通过奖励和费用来收回成本。

The new Antminer L9 can be profitable, given affordable electricity and peak performance. However, earnings are estimated at around $1,000 per year, subject to varying electricity costs.

考虑到价格实惠的电力和峰值性能，新的 Antminer L9 可以盈利。然而，每年的收入预计约为 1,000 美元，具体取决于不同的电费。

Litecoin and SCRYPT mining profitability varies and depends primarily on the creation of new LTC. Other Scrypt-based assets may have different profit margins.

莱特币和 SCRYPT 挖矿的盈利能力各不相同，主要取决于新 LTC 的创建。其他基于 Scrypt 的资产可能有不同的利润率。

Are Scrypt-Based Tokens Still Relevant?

基于 Scrypt 的代币仍然相关吗？

Most Scrypt mining assets are relatively older, created shortly after Bitcoin's launch. Litecoin and Dogecoin remain the most prominent ones.

大多数 Scrypt 挖矿资产都相对较旧，是在比特币推出后不久创建的。莱特币和狗狗币仍然是最突出的。

Other mined assets include Syscoin (SYS), MonaCoin (MONA), and ReddCoin (RDD), which survive largely due to their ties to their online communities. Most Scrypt-based coins have trading volumes near zero, and some have become virtually frozen and worthless.

其他开采的资产包括 Syscoin (SYS)、MonaCoin (MONA) 和 ReddCoin (RDD)，它们的生存很大程度上归功于其与在线社区的联系。大多数基于 Scrypt 的代币的交易量接近于零，有些已经几乎冻结且毫无价值。

Any new Scrypt-based hashing power would thus primarily benefit LTC and DOGE production, with minimal impact on other networks.

因此，任何新的基于 Scrypt 的哈希能力将主要有利于 LTC 和 DOGE 的生产，而对其他网络的影响最小。

Mining Links to Web3, NFT Items

挖掘 Web3、NFT 项目的链接

The traditional mining model involved creating coins that were then held or sold to cover costs.

传统的挖矿模式涉及创建硬币，然后持有或出售这些硬币以支付成本。

However, in recent times, miners have found alternative ways to retain value. Newly minted coins are often used as collateral to support the value of NFTs or other token types. Thus, not all LTC and DOGE will be sold.

然而，近年来，矿商找到了保留价值的替代方法。新铸造的代币通常用作抵押品，以支持 NFT 或其他代币类型的价值。因此，并非所有 LTC 和 DOGE 都会被出售。

Some miners offer a share of their rig's performance, typically in exchange for fees or the purchase of a specific NFT. Snekkies, an NFT project on Cardano, is linked to a Scrypt miner who also holds LTC and DOGE collateral.

一些矿工提供其矿机性能的一部分，通常是为了换取费用或购买特定的 NFT。 Snekkies 是 Cardano 上的一个 NFT 项目，与一位还持有 LTC 和 DOGE 抵押品的 Scrypt 矿工相关。

LTC remains a relatively stable asset, trading at $83.08. DOGE has recovered above $0.15 and has also maintained a predictable range. Together, these assets have a loyal community of long-term holders and are suitable as collateral for riskier Web3 features.

LTC 仍然是相对稳定的资产，交易价格为 83.08 美元。 DOGE 已恢复至 0.15 美元上方，并维持在可预测的范围内。这些资产共同拥有忠实的长期持有者社区，并且适合作为风险较高的 Web3 功能的抵押品。

Litecoin Mining Still Relies on Large Pools

莱特币挖矿仍然依赖大型矿池

Solo Litecoin mining is virtually impossible. Similar to Bitcoin's network, Litecoin mining is dominated by four large pools.

单独开采莱特币几乎是不可能的。与比特币的网络类似，莱特币挖矿由四大矿池主导。

Bitmain's own Antpool produces the majority of LTC, along with ViaBTC, F2Pool, and the Binance.com pool.

比特大陆自己的 Antpool 以及 ViaBTC、F2Pool 和 Binance.com 矿池生产了大部分 LTC。

It is possible that the Antminer L9 will first be available to and tested by Antpool, further solidifying its leading position. Antpool controls 28.9% of the known hashrate and discovers an average of 16 out of every 100 Litecoin blocks.

蚂蚁矿机L9有可能首先进入蚂蚁矿池并进行测试，进一步巩固其领先地位。蚂蚁矿池控制着 28.9% 的已知算力，平均发现每 100 个莱特币区块中的 16 个。

Cryptopolitan reporting by Hristina Beeva.

克里斯蒂娜·贝瓦 (Hristina Beeva) 的《密码城》报道。