Basic Miner — Start Cloud Mining from $20/Month
Start cloud Bitcoin mining from $20/month with NoxHash Basic Miner: 50 TH/s, 1,200W, real BTC earnings. See specs, trial vs paid, and 12-month savings.
The Basic Miner is NoxHash's cheapest cloud mining plan: $20 per month for 50 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate on a 1,200W ASIC running in our Kazakhstan data center. It is the lowest-risk entry point into real Bitcoin mining — no hardware, no electricity bills, no setup — with earnings paid in real BTC to your wallet.
What the Basic Miner Actually Is
The Basic Miner is the smallest of four rental tiers on NoxHash. You rent a 50 TH/s slice of real SHA-256 hashrate running on our Antminer-class fleet in Kazakhstan — the same algorithm and the same data center used by every higher tier. Only the allocated hashrate and monthly price are different.
Because it uses industrial electricity at around $0.035/kWh and natural cold-climate cooling (the Bitcoin mining sector's energy mix and electricity intensity are tracked by the Cambridge CBECI index), the Basic Miner can be priced at $20 while still being profitable to operate. That's the core value you're buying: access to infrastructure a home miner cannot economically replicate.
50 TH/s hashrate
Enough to contribute real shares to an FPPS pool 24/7 and earn BTC every minute, automatically credited to your NoxHash wallet.
1,200W allocation
Electricity, cooling, and maintenance are already included in the $20 — you never see a kilowatt-hour bill or a service invoice.
SHA-256, 24/7 uptime
Identical algorithm and 99.9% target uptime across all tiers. Basic is not a lower-quality product — it's a smaller allocation of the same fleet.
Who Should Pick the Basic Miner
Basic is deliberately priced at the point where almost anyone can try mining without overthinking it. It's not the highest-margin plan — that distinction typically belongs to longer-term Pro or Enterprise rentals — but it is the safest first step. The guiding rule: only commit what you could lose without affecting your month.
- First-time miners who want to see real BTC hit their wallet before sizing up.
- Students and cautious budgets where $20/month fits cleanly into a subscription line item.
- Free-trial users who just finished the 2-day trial and want the real, wallet-credited version of the same hashrate.
- Anyone under a $50/month crypto-experiment budget who wants room to add a second miner later without overshooting.
Free Trial vs Basic Miner — Same Hashrate, Different Economics
NoxHash's free 2-day trial and the paid Basic plan allocate the same 50 TH/s of hashrate. The difference is entirely about what happens with the mined BTC. Understanding this is the single most important thing before you upgrade:
| Aspect | Free 2-day Trial | Basic Miner ($20/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Hashrate | 50 TH/s | 50 TH/s (identical) |
| Duration | 2 days, one-time | 30 days, renewable |
| Earnings | Display-only, not credited | Real BTC in your wallet |
| Withdrawable | No | Yes, from 0.00001 BTC |
| Cost | $0, no deposit | $20/month via USDT |
| Best use | Test the dashboard and UX | Actually earn BTC |
Plain-English summary: the trial shows you how the system looks. The Basic Miner is when the numbers on your dashboard become numbers in your wallet. Use the trial as a tutorial, not a profit exercise.
1-Month vs 12-Month Basic: The $36 Discount Decision
Longer rental terms unlock discounts across every tier. For Basic, the monthly price drops from $20 (1-month) to effectively $17/month on a 12-month commitment — a 15% discount that pays for itself if you were going to renew anyway.
| Term | Discount | Effective $/month | 12-month total | Saved vs 12 × 1-month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0% | $20.00 | $240 (if renewed monthly) | — |
| 3 months | 5% | $19.00 | — | — |
| 6 months | 10% | $18.00 | — | — |
| 12 months | 15% | $17.00 | $204 | $36 saved |
| 24 months | 20% | $16.00 | $384 (24 mo) | $96 saved |
Honest tradeoff: the 12-month plan is cheaper per month, but you're pre-paying a USD amount into a BTC-earning product. If BTC price crashes mid-term, your 12-month commitment keeps running at the original rate. Pick the shorter term if you're new or market-timing-sensitive; pick the 12-month if you're confident enough in the thesis to prepay.
$20 Basic Miner vs $20 of BTC Spot — Two Different Bets
A fair question: why rent a miner for $20 instead of just buying $20 of Bitcoin directly? These are fundamentally different products and should not be confused.
| Factor | Buy $20 BTC spot | Rent Basic Miner $20 |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | A fixed BTC amount, forever | Hashrate for 30 days + accumulated BTC |
| If BTC price rises | Your holdings rise 1:1 | Mined BTC value rises + more USD-equivalent earnings |
| If BTC price drops | Holdings drop 1:1 but recover if price rebounds | Rental cost is fixed USD; earnings may underperform |
| After 30 days | Still own the coins | Keep mined BTC, rental ends unless renewed |
| Experience | Hold-and-wait | Hands-on: live dashboard, desktop view, daily BTC accrual |
Buying BTC outright is a pure price bet. Renting a miner is a bet on price + network difficulty + uptime — more variables, more to learn, but also the way to learn how Bitcoin actually gets produced. Neither is objectively better; they answer different questions. Many first-timers do a bit of both.
From Signup to First BTC — A Realistic Timeline
Here is what the first week with a Basic Miner actually looks like, step by step. Timings assume a BEP-20 USDT deposit (the faster, cheaper network versus TRC-20):
Day 0, minute 0-2: Create your account
Sign up with Google or email. No KYC, no card. Verify email if you used the form. You land on the dashboard immediately.
Day 0, minutes 2-5: Activate the 2-day free trial (optional)
Click the trial banner. A 50 TH/s Basic Miner turns on. Treat the next 48 hours as an interactive demo — same hashrate as paid Basic, earnings displayed but not credited.
Day 0, minutes 5-15: Deposit USDT
From Wallet, pick BEP-20 (roughly $0.05-0.30 gas) or TRC-20 ($1-2 gas). Minimum deposit is $10. Send the exact amount shown — NoxHash uses unique cents to auto-match your transfer.
Day 0, minutes 15-20: Rent the Basic Miner
In the Marketplace, pick Basic, pick a term (1/3/6/12/24 months), confirm. The USDT converts to cover the USD rental price; your new miner shows up in the Machines list.
Hours 1-24: First real BTC shows up
Payouts credit every minute from NoxHash's FPPS pool. Within the first day you'll see a small, non-zero BTC balance accumulate — the first time your wallet moves, not just the display.
Days 3-7: Withdraw or reinvest
Once your balance exceeds 0.00001 BTC you can withdraw to any Segwit (bc1), P2PKH (1), or P2SH (3) address — 1.5% withdrawal fee applies. Or hold and compound.
Run the 6-step timeline yourself
You've seen what Basic is, how it compares to the trial, and how the first week unfolds. Open the signup page in a new tab and the first step of the timeline is done in under two minutes.
Four Ground Rules for Your First $20
Start with 1 month, not 12
The $36 yearly discount is real, but you're a new user. Run one month first, see how the dashboard, earnings, and withdrawals feel before locking in.
Do the free trial first if unsure
The trial's 48 hours cost nothing and show you the exact UX. Only upgrade to paid once you've confirmed the experience matches expectations.
Mind the BTC market cycle
Rental cost is USD-fixed; earnings are BTC. If BTC is in a deep drawdown, mining economics weaken across the industry. Wait for better conditions or start smaller.
Turn on 2FA before you deposit
A $20 account with no 2FA is still a crypto account. Enable Google Authenticator or Authy in Profile → Security and save the 8 recovery codes before moving any USDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Basic Miner's hashrate the same as the free trial?
Yes. Both allocate 50 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate on the same Kazakhstan fleet. The difference is entirely on the payout side: trial earnings appear on the dashboard but are not credited to your wallet, while Basic Miner earnings are real BTC you can withdraw.
How much BTC can I actually earn with a Basic Miner?
Earnings depend on live BTC price, network difficulty, and pool luck, so no number is guaranteed. As a rough illustration only, a 50 TH/s allocation might produce BTC worth somewhere near the rental cost under favorable conditions. Always treat mining as variable income, not a fixed yield.
Can I upgrade from Basic to Standard or Pro later?
Yes. You can rent a second miner at any higher tier whenever you want, and run Basic and, say, Standard side by side. Each miner is an independent rental, so the Basic plan keeps running until its term ends regardless of whatever else you add.
Do I pay any extra fees on top of the $20?
Electricity, cooling, maintenance, and pool fees are all included in the $20 monthly rental. The only extra costs you'll see are blockchain gas on deposits (roughly $0.05-$2 depending on network) and a 1.5% withdrawal fee when you pull BTC out to your external wallet.
What happens when my Basic Miner rental ends?
The miner stops hashing and its dashboard card moves to an Expired state. Any BTC you earned during the rental stays in your wallet indefinitely and can still be withdrawn. You can renew by renting a new Basic Miner anytime — there's no lockout period.
Is $20 too small to bother with?
It depends on your goal. For learning mining mechanics, watching real BTC accumulate, or testing the platform before committing more capital, $20 is ideal — low stakes, real experience. If your only goal is maximizing absolute BTC output, higher tiers or longer terms are more efficient per dollar.
Not financial advice · mining involves real risk
This article is informational and reflects NoxHash platform details as of April 2026. Any earnings illustrations are not forecasts — real returns depend on BTC price, network difficulty, halving cycles, and pool performance, all of which can change sharply. Rental costs are paid in USD-equivalent stablecoin while earnings arrive in BTC, so a falling BTC price can cause your earnings to fall below your rental cost. Only commit funds you can afford to lose entirely, and consult a licensed tax or financial advisor in your jurisdiction for personal advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.