Mining & Network Design

What is Cadence Mining?

Fractal uses a hybrid model:

• 1/3 Merged Mining with Bitcoin (SHA256d, zero setup)

• 2/3 Permissionless Mining for decentralization and new participants

This model ensures both high security and open participation.

Read more about cadence mining here.

How does merged mining work?

Bitcoin miners can mine Fractal blocks simultaneously, earning FB without additional energy or hardware. Over 50% of Bitcoin’s hashrate is currently merge-mining Fractal.

Read more about merged mining here.

Can anyone mine Fractal?

Yes — you can solo mine or join permissionless pools using standard SHA256d ASICs. Fractal is designed to welcome new, independent miners while still benefiting from Bitcoin’s hashpower.