💸 Reward Systems: PPS, PPLNS & FPPS
Compare different pool payout methods and their trade-offs
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Different reward schemes distribute earnings differently, balancing variance, fairness, and pool sustainability. Each has unique trade-offs.
Reward Scheme Comparison
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Pay Per Share (PPS)
Pool pays fixed amount per share immediately, regardless of blocks found
Variance
None
Risk Bearer
Pool takes all risk
Typical Fee
3-7%
Popularity
Most popular for steady income
Calculation Method
Fixed rate per share
✓ Advantages
- •Zero variance for miners
- •Instant predictable income
- •No pool hopping risk
✗ Disadvantages
- •Highest fees
- •Pool bankruptcy risk
- •No upside from luck
Reward Calculator
Adjust your shares to see how different schemes would pay you for the same contribution.
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Estimated Reward (PPS)
0.5938 BTC
After 3-7% pool fee
Your Contribution
10.0%
Of pool's total shares
Assumptions
- • Total pool shares: 10,000
- • Block reward: 6.25 BTC
- • Pool finds 1 block in this round
Key Differences
| Scheme | Variance | Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPS | None | Highest | Stable income seekers |
| PROP | High | Lowest | Long-term loyal miners |
| PPLNS | Medium | Medium | Balanced approach |
| FPPS | Very Low | High | Maximum predictability |
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Choosing a Scheme
The "best" reward scheme depends on your priorities. Risk-averse miners prefer PPS despite higher fees. Those seeking maximum returns with some variance choose PPLNS. Large-scale operations often use FPPS for predictability including transaction fee income. Understanding these schemes helps you make informed decisions about which pools to join.