FAQ

BBP (Bitcoin Block Panning) is a system that democratizes Bitcoin mining by allowing anyone to participate in block discovery through $2 sessions called Pans.

Each Pan represents a slice of real SHA-256 hashrate with a unique ID. If your pan discovers a block, you receive the full Bitcoin block subsidy (currently 3.125 BTC until the next halving).

BBP uses the term ‘Panning’ because it is based on Proof of Work, not chance. Just like gold prospectors panned rivers, BBP users pan the blockchain with real hashrate slices.

Unlike lotteries, BBP does not use random numbers or games of chance — each pan is tied to actual mining power and has a verifiable shot at a Bitcoin block.

BBP eliminates the need for hardware, software, or technical expertise. For just $2, anyone can participate in real Bitcoin mining. If your Pan discovers a block, you win the entire subsidy. It’s simple, transparent, and accessible to beginners.

The Chance Calculator shows your mathematical probability of block discovery based on global network hashrate, current difficulty, and the number/duration of your pans. It updates every two weeks after Bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment, keeping your odds transparent and current.

Each $2 Pan is allocated a slice of real SHA-256 hashrate.

• Short-term Pans (1 block attempt, ~10 minutes) concentrate more power for immediate block hunting.
• Long-term Pans (up to 30 days) spread power efficiently over ~4,320 block attempts.

Both give a fair chance to capture the full block subsidy.

Short-term Pans: Like buying 4,320 individual pans each valid for one block. High power, immediate focus.

Long-term pans: Like one pan stretched across 4,320 blocks. Lower intensity but continuous presence. Both follow the same rule: either you discover a block and win the subsidy, or you don’t.

If a Pan ends without finding a block, it simply expires. No rewards carry over, just like real solo mining. To keep participating, you purchase new Pans. This keeps BBP aligned with Proof of Work fairness.

Each Pan is limited to one winning opportunity. If it finds a block, it is rewarded with the full subsidy and expires immediately.

To keep competing, users can hold multiple pans, each with its own independent chance.

Bitcoin difficulty adjusts every two weeks to maintain ~144 blocks/day.

As difficulty rises, each pan’s chance decreases. As difficulty falls, odds improve. The BBP calculator reflects these changes transparently.

Yes. BBP values every valid share. Even older, low-power ASICs contribute fairly, since each chip has an equal chance to discover a block. Every mined block is found by a single chip, and BBP makes that reality transparent.

BBP never oversells Pans. If demand is higher than supply, purchases are capped or queued until new hashrate is available. This ensures every pan is backed by real mining power.

Unsold Pans remain with miners and continue solo mining. Miners never lose hashrate, and prospectors’ pans are unaffected. When demand rises again, unused hashrate is made available instantly.

If a halving occurs during your session, rewards adjust automatically.

Blocks discovered before the halving earn 3.125 BTC. After, they earn 1.5625 BTC. Your session remains valid throughout — only the subsidy amount changes.

Transaction fees stay with BBP to support infrastructure, miner payouts, and compliance.

Prospectors always keep the full block subsidy. This separation makes rewards predictable and the system sustainable.

Rewards are released after 100 block confirmations, the Bitcoin network standard for security. After confirmations and KYC/AML checks, your reward is transferred to your registered wallet.

As block subsidies shrink over time, transaction fees become more important. By keeping fees, BBP ensures long-term sustainability while continuing to award prospectors the full block subsidy.

Running hardware at home is costly, noisy, and uncertain. BBP gives miners stable, fixed income per terahash leased, without relying on luck or fluctuating rewards. Unsold hashrate still mines solo, ensuring miners always benefit.

Hybrid Solo Mining means miners’ leased power goes to BBP Pans, but any unsold pans keep mining solo for the miner. This way, miners always gain — either fixed income from BBP or solo block chances.

BBP isn’t about replacing pools, but transforming them. Pools supply hashrate, BBP slices it into pans, and individuals get solo-style chances. Over time, BBP could become the main gateway for retail mining participation.

BBP integrates seamlessly through API access. Pools provide hashrate data, BBP slices it into Pans, and prospectors buy retail access. Miners get steady payouts, BBP handles retail distribution, and winners receive the full block subsidy.

Unlike overclocked setups that burn out hardware, BBP promotes stability and low-power operation. This extends hardware life and reduces energy use, while every share remains valuable. All valid shares contribute fairly, and winners always get the full subsidy.

Prospectors get traceable Pans with fair odds. If a pan finds a block, they win the full subsidy. Miners get predictable payouts regardless of block luck. This balance keeps BBP fair for both sides.

Solo mining gives the full block reward but odds are tiny without massive hashrate. BBP recreates solo mining for $2 by giving individuals the same undiluted reward chance, backed by real hashrate.

Pooled mining splits rewards across all contributors, hiding the real discoverer. BBP gives solo-style rewards to the winning Pan while still providing miners with stability. It restores fairness without sacrificing sustainability.

NiceHash sells hashrate contracts under shared pool rules. BBP sells independent Pans tied to Proof of Work. If your pan wins, you get the full block subsidy — not a fraction.

Staking locks up coins and rewards wealth. BBP sells access to real Proof of Work. It’s mining-based, not token-based, keeping security rooted in SHA-256 and open to all.

BBP adapts by sourcing compliant hashrate and requiring third-party KYC/AML for payouts. Users must follow local reporting rules, but BBP ensures all rewards are secure and legally processed.

Unique pan IDs prevent fraud, rewards are locked until 100 confirmations, and compliance is handled by third-party agents. Every discovery is verifiable on-chain, ensuring fairness and transparency.

BBP aims to be the global gateway for retail Bitcoin mining participation. By scaling to millions of users and billions of Pans, it will connect individual prospectors with institutional miners sustainably.

Bitcoin was meant to reward the true block finder. BBP restores that principle by giving full block rewards to individuals instead of diluted pool payouts.

Yes. By lowering the entry barrier to $2 and connecting global miners, BBP spreads mining opportunities widely, reducing centralization risks.

Prospectors’ odds don’t change, and miners keep stable income. Only the fiat value of rewards changes, but BBP remains fair and functional.

Higher prices increase demand for Pans and make block subsidies more valuable. Miners benefit from higher demand, and prospectors benefit from bigger upside wins.

History shows Bitcoin’s price grows after halvings, offsetting smaller rewards. Even as subsidies shrink, BBP keeps pans valuable and transaction fees sustain the system.