Quick take: Scrypt miners let you earn Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) together via merged mining (AuxPoW)—most pools pay out both coins at once. Great for home use if you pick quiet mini models and mind power/ventilation. (dogecoin.com, Vikipedi)
How to use this page
- Pick a device below → jump into the full review.
- New to pools? Start with Pools for Home Miners and CKPool Setup (solo “lottery” is BTC-focused, but the basics help).
- Keep your setup comfy & safe: Quiet Apartment Mining, Power & Safety (120V vs 240V), and Wi-Fi vs Ethernet.
Curated Scrypt miners (home-friendly first)
| Model (link) | Typical Hashrate | Typical Power | Comfort note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldshell Mini-DOGE II | 335–420 MH/s (modes) | 260–400 W | Mini class; ≤~35 dB in spec sheets (room-dependent) (bt-miners.com) |
| Antminer L7/L9 “Home?” | 8.0–17 GH/s (models) | ~3.0–3.4 kW | Data-center loud (~75 dB); here we explain why they’re rarely apartment-friendly. (support.bitmain.com) |
Merged mining basics: DOGE is merge-mined with LTC; most pools let you earn both simultaneously. It boosts DOGE security by tapping into Litecoin’s hashrate. (CoinDesk, dogecoin.com)
Beginner tips for Scrypt at home
- Start small: A mini Scrypt box is far easier to live with than a data-center unit.
- Check voltage: Many larger Scrypt miners need 220–240 V circuits—see Power & Safety. (support.bitmain.com)
- Expect noise scaling: Bigger hashrate ⇒ bigger fans. If you must go large, plan for a garage/utility space, not a bedroom.
- Pool choice & fees matter: Read Pools for Home Miners first.
Further reading (authoritative)
- Dogecoin official “Mining Dogecoin” (notes merged mining with LTC): https://dogecoin.com/dogepedia/how-tos/mining-dogecoin/ (dogecoin.com)
- Litecoin background & Scrypt/merge-mining history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litecoin (Vikipedi)
- Antminer L7 official specs: https://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415138525337-L7-Specifications and L9 specs: https://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/33850555425305-L9-Specifications (support.bitmain.com)
- Goldshell Mini-DOGE II spec echoes (for quick reference): https://bt-miners.com/products/goldshell-mini-doge-ii-ltc-dogecoin-miner-bt-miners/ (bt-miners.com)
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