Antminer L11 in Comparison — Bitmain's new Scrypt Miners with up to 33 GH/s and a Hydro version

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Introduction — The new generation for Litecoin & Dogecoin Mining

With the Antminer L11 series, Bitmain is launching a new update for scrypt mining. The series is the direct successor to the successful L7 and L9 series — with a special feature: For the first time, Bitmain offers a scrypt miner with water-based hydro-cooling.

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The L11 series comprises three models:

• Antminer L11 with 20 GH/s (air-cooled)
• Antminer L11 Pro with 21GH/s (air-cooled)
• Antminer L11 Hydro with 33 GH/s (water-cooled)

All three miners are optimized for dual Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) mining — and offer significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency. Particularly exciting: The L11 Hydro requires no external radiator — a real innovation in the area of compact water cooling for scrypt mining.

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So anyone looking for a high-performance, future-proof scrypt miner should know exactly what the L11 series has to offer - especially compared to the previous L9 series and other market players such as Elphapex.

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What are the technical specifications of the new models - and how economical will they really be in 2025?
In the following, we analyse all three variants in detail, show real electricity and yield values and help you decide whether the switch is worthwhile.

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Table of contents of the Antminer L11 comparison

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1. Technology overview - What is new about the Antminer L11 series?
2. Comparison of all L11 models: 20, 21 & 33 GH/s in detail
3. Bitmain L11 Hydro - Bitmain's first water-cooled scrypt miner
4. Differences with the L9 series - Is the upgrade really worth it?
5. Profitability & profitability - Do the new models pay off?
6. Self-operation vs. hosting - Where is the L11 most worthwhile?
7. Litecoin & Dogecoin Market Trend - Why Scrypt Mining Continues to Make Sense
8. Bitmain L11 series FAQ
9. Conclusion on the L11 series

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1. Technology overview - What is new about the Antminer L11 series?

With the Antminer L11 series, Bitmain is launching the next generation of scrypt miners — following on from the successful L9 series. While the L9 has already set standards in terms of efficiency and reliability, Bitmain goes one step further with the L11: more performance, more flexibility and, for the first time, water cooling — directly from the factory.

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The L11 series comprises three models:

• L11 (20GH/s) - the efficient all-rounder for solid setups
• L11 Pro (21GH/s) - with a bit more power with the same design
• L11 Hydro (33GH/s) - the new high-end model with integrated water cooling

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Bitmain remains true to its principle: All models are based on the same platform, use the same chipset and differ primarily in the hashrate — a result of the so-called chip binning, i.e. the performance-based selection of hardware.

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What makes the L11 series special?

• Strongest performance in scrypt mining so far: The L11 Hydro breaks with up to 33 GH/s The 30 GH/s limit for Bitmain for the first time.
• Water cooling without external components: The L11 Hydro does not require an external cooling radiator — a real game changer for hosting farms and self-mining.
• Increased energy efficiency: All models operate with an efficiency of below 200 J/GH, which is particularly important when electricity prices are high.
• Seamless operation with Litecoin & Dogecoin thanks to merged mining: Like the L9, the L11 also supports automatic dual mining of both coins — without additional effort or configuration.

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The L11 is also interesting for users of the L9: The user interface, software structure and the familiar 4-fan layout (in the Air model) are retained — the changeover is easy, but the increase in performance is clearly noticeable.

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2. Compare all Antminer L11 models

The Bitmain Antminer L11 series is available in three variants: the classic air-cooled variants as L11 with 20 GH/s, the L11 Pro with 21 GH/s and the 33 GH/s L11 Hydro with integrated water cooling. As usual with Bitmain, the differences are not only technical but also performance-based — the chip binning ensures that all models come from the same platform, but have different outputs depending on the chips used.

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Antminer L11 — 20 GH/s (air cooling)

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• Computing power: 20 GH/s
• Power consumption: approx. 3,680 watts
• energy efficiency: approx. 184 J/GH
• Cooling: Classic air cooling with four temperature-controlled high-performance fans
• Noise level: approx. 75 dB

This variant is the entry into the L11 series and is particularly interesting for miners who rely on proven air cooling. It is well suited for small to medium-sized setups with appropriate ventilation and, thanks to its lower level of protection, is also suitable for individual use. The performance is higher than that of the L9 — with comparable power consumption.

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Antminer L11 Pro — 21 GH/s (air cooling)

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• Computing power: 21 GH/s
• Power consumption: approx. 3,612 watts
• energy efficiency: approx. 172 J/GH
• Cooling: Also air cooling with optimized control
• Noise level: approx. 76 dB

The Pro model is technically identical to the standard L11, but offers around 5% more hashrate — ideal for users who want to get maximum performance from an air-cooled device without immediately switching to the hydro version. Here too, the setup remains flexible, with classic power supply and proven technology.

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Antminer L11 Hydro — 33 GH/s (water cooling)

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• Computing power: 33 GH/s
• Power consumption: approx. 5,676 watts
• energy efficiency: approx. 172 J/GH
• Cooling: integrated water cooling, no external radiator required
• Noise level: significantly lower than air-cooled, below 60 dB

The L11 Hydro is the new flagship model in the series — and bitmains first scrypt miner with native water cooling. The highlight: The cooling is fully integrated, it is no separate cooling system needed. This makes the device particularly suitable for hosting or self-mining environments with high packing density, low noise requirements or heat recovery.

Thanks to the high hashrate per device, fewer units are required to achieve a target hashrate — saving space, cable and management costs.

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Summary:

• If you rely on classic air mining, you can choose between L11 (20GH/s) and the L11 Pro (21GH/s) choose — both devices offer solid performance with high efficiency.
• If you want maximum performance and minimum noise, you will find L11 Hydro (33GH/s) the new measure of all things — without external water circuit and with maximum performance.

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3. Bitmain L11 Hydro — Bitmain's first water-cooled scrypt miner

With the Antminer L11 Hydro Bitmain is launching a water-cooled scrypt miner for the first time. Although there are already other water-cooled devices in this segment, with the L11 Hydro, Bitmain is responding directly to the requirements for hydro-miners with lower noise levels and thermal stability — and uses an integrated cooling system that does not require an external water circuit.

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Integrated water cycle — no external infrastructure required

The L11 Hydro is completely self-contained: no additional radiator, external pumps or cooling lines are required. As a result, the device is particularly easy to install in standardized setups — such as racks — and requires less space than classic hydro systems.

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Advantages of water cooling in operation

With the L11 Hydro, heat is removed continuously and efficiently. The results are:

• Uniform chip temperatures
• No heat build up
• Significantly reduced noise
• Less wear due to lack of high-performance fans
• Minimized dust problems and reduced maintenance costs

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This makes the device particularly interesting for environments in which quiet, low-maintenance and stable continuous operation is required — for example in hosting environments or larger setups.

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Overclocking? Is being tested.

A major advantage of water-cooled systems is basically the larger thermal windows — which theoretically allows overclocking. How much potential the L11 Hydro actually has, is what we will analyze at Cryptohall24 in test mode. We are happy to share the results — such as on temperature behavior, stability and overclocking leeway — in a personal consultation.

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When is the L11 Hydro worthwhile?

The L11 Hydro is particularly worthwhile when:

• Maximum hashrate is to be achieved on a small area,
• Quiet operation is required,
• Certain mining environments (temperatures, dust,...) work better with hydro setups,
• Or the focus is on minimal maintenance — e.g. in automated setups with little support.

Anyone who uses the L11 not as a replacement but for a new setup or to expand the infrastructure benefits from a cleanly integrated solution — without additional technology and with high thermal stability.

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4. Differences from the L9 series — Is it worth upgrading?

The Antminer L9, which was presented and delivered from the fourth quarter of 2024, was a strong upgrade to the L7 for many miners — with more performance and significantly higher efficiency. The new L11 series is built on this — but without a major technological revolution as with the L9 upgrade. Rather, it is a targeted development of the existing L9 platform, particularly now ahead of the upcoming “bull market.” In general, however, one aspect stands out clearly: with L11 Hydro brings Bitmain A water-cooled device for scrypt mining for the first time on the market — a real game changer for operating scrypt miners.

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Performance increase: Noticeable but not groundbreaking

Compared to L9, hashrates are increasing moderately:

• The L9 ended at 17 GH/s (L9 Pro)
• The L11 models are included with:
  • 21 GH/s (Air)
  • 33 GH/s (Hydro)

That means:

• +24% more hashrate for the air-cooled model
• +94% more for the water-cooled model

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While the Air model is only one incremental jump, the hydro-miner a completely new product category — with powerful performance in a compact area.

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The highlight: Bitmain's first water-cooled scrypt miner

The biggest innovation in the series is undoubtedly the Antminer L11 Hydro. Although there are already water-cooled scrypt miners from other manufacturers — with this model, Bitmain brings:

• A custom hydro design for scrypt mining for the first time
• Compact 6U rack design
• Operation without external radiator
• Lower noise level
• Constant temperature management
• Better integration option into professional hosting setups

For operators with water cooling circuits, data center access or hosting ambitions, this is one highly attractive solution — both technically and economically.

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Efficiency: Only slightly improved — but solid

There is a noticeable but not dramatic improvement in energy efficiency:

• The L9 Pro worked with around 210 J/GH
• The L11 Air reduces this figure slightly to around 184 J/GH
• The L11 Hydro is approx. 172 J/GH most efficient

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This keeps the air-cooling version close to the L9 series — only the Hydro model stands out more clearly. For newcomers with existing L9 devices, this means that anyone who uses air cooling primarily benefits in terms of performance — less in efficiency.

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Operation & integration: Easy changeover

Anyone who is already working with the L9 or other Bitmain devices will immediately find their way around the L11:

• Same web interface
• Compatible with all common pools
• Same cable setup & API structure
• No new firmware training required

The L11 is also designed as a classic plug-and-play solution — just with more power.

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Conclusion: Evolution instead of revolution — with a real highlight

The Antminer L11 series is undoubtedly making progress — especially in computing power and hosting thanks to the new water-cooled L11 Hydro. Nevertheless, the improvements should be realistically classified: The L11 Air models are not a new generation, but rather an optimized version of the L9 — a “L9 Ultra”, so to speak.

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The increase in efficiency in the air-cooled sector is moderate, handling remains the same, and the differences in everyday operation are more incremental. For owners of an L9 — particularly the 17 GH/s model — there is no urgent need for action: The L9 is still one of the most profitable scrypt miners on the market in 2025 and is expected to remain so over the next few years.

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Switching is only worthwhile in certain cases: when new devices need to be purchased or when the focus is on maximum scaling or hosting. In these scenarios, the L11 Hydro in particular can show off its strengths — with a significantly higher hashrate, a more compact format (6U rack) and integrated water cooling without additional radiators. Especially in professional mining setups where air cooling is limited, the Hydro is a useful alternative.

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In short:

• Existing L9 fleets continue to run efficiently and profitably.
• The L11 Air is a slight improvement for new purchases.
• The L11 Hydro brings the real upgrade — but for suitable infrastructures.

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5. Profitability & profitability — Do the new models pay off?

Status: August 19, 2025
Current courses:

• Litecoin (LTC): approx. 114.80 USD
• Dogecoin (DOGE): approx. 0.2175 USD

Electricity price for calculation: 0.06 $/kWh

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All L11 models benefit from Merged mining of Litecoin and Dogecoin — i.e. both coins are mined at the same time, without additional power consumption.

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Antminer L11 — 20GH/s (air-cooled)

• Watt: approx. 3,680 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 5.30 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 21$/day
• Net income: approx. 16$/day

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Antminer L11 Pro — 21GH/s (air-cooled)

• Watt: approx. 3,612 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 5.20 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 27$/day
• Net income: approx. 22$/day

A well-balanced model with a bit more power — with only slightly higher consumption. Anyone looking for maximum output with moderate additional investment is in good hands here.

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Antminer L11 — 33GH/s (Hydro)

• Watt: approx. 5,676 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 8.17 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 37$/day
• Net income: approx. 29$/day

The top model in the L11 series with water-cooled design. Consistent temperatures, reduced wear and theoretically better overclocking make this model ideal for maximum performance with good infrastructure.

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Conclusion on profitability

• All three models are currently profitable — even with higher electricity prices.
• The L11 Hydro delivers the highest yields per device, but may require adjustments in the power or cooling infrastructure.
• Anyone who already uses L9 devices Does not necessarily have to change trains — but for expansions, the new L11 models are a logical choice.
• Payback period (depending on purchase price and exchange rate development): between 9 and 15 months possible (current).

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Now with our mining calculator Calculate for yourself how your setup pays off — for each model, on a daily basis.

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6. Self-operation or hosting — what is worthwhile with Antminer L11?

The Bitmain Antminer L11 impresses with a strong hashrate, high energy efficiency and solid technology. But for many, the question is: Operate it yourself — or have it professionally hosted?

The decision depends on several factors: electricity price, location, technical know-how and desired expenditure. You can find the overview here:

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Self-operation: The right choice for cheap power sources

Doing your own business is particularly worthwhile if you:

• Have your own photovoltaic system or other cheap power sources (e.g. battery storage, dynamic electricity tariff)
• Have a suitable room available — e.g. basement, workshop or outbuilding with adequate ventilation
• Be able to maintain the devices yourself (e.g. cleaning, changing thermal paste)

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The air-cooled models generate around 73-76 dB — comparable to a vacuum cleaner. This is hardly practicable in living rooms, but can easily be used in separate, well-ventilated areas.

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Hosting: For anyone who likes it efficient and maintenance-free

Hosting is perfect if you:

• Do not have a suitable room or power connection
• Have to pay high electricity prices (e.g. over 15 ct/kWh)
• Do not want to spend on maintenance or infrastructure
• Want to operate several miners efficiently and without interruption

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Cryptohall24 offers professional hosting with:

• Low electricity prices from 0.045 €/kWh
• Optimal cooling, also for the L11 Hydro
• 24/7 monitoring and maintenance service (including fan, paste, cleaning)
• Optional site visit and personal contact
• Possibility for overclocking and fine-tuning as required (only from large quantities of over 100 devices)

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Conclusion: Self-operation or hosting?

If you have cheap electricity yourself, for example through a PV system, cheap direct purchase or other constellations, running it yourself can be very profitable — especially with smaller setups. If, on the other hand, you want to start as simply, scalable and effortlessly as possible, hosting is the better choice — especially with multiple devices or heavy loads.

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Would you like to compare hosting offers or get individual advice? Find out now on www.cryptohall24.com

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7. Litecoin & Dogecoin market trend — is scrypt mining even worthwhile?

In a market full of new coins, layer 2 concepts, and token experiments, the question quickly becomes: Does Scrypt have a future?
The answer is a clear Yes — more than ever. Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) in particular are among the most stable and popular proof-of-work coins worldwide.

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Litecoin: Proven blockchain, clear roadmap

Litecoin has been on the market since 2011 — making it one of the oldest and most robust cryptocurrencies of all. It is being actively developed, is decentralized, transaction-friendly and has a fixed halving model.
The next halving won't come until 2027. Until then, the block reward will remain 6.25 LTC per block, which enables you to plan stably over the long term.

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Litecoin has long been integrated into many wallets, exchanges and payment platforms. Because of its proximity to Bitcoin (technically and ideologically), LTC is often referred to as “digital silver” — with a correspondingly high level of community acceptance.

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Dogecoin: fun coin with real potential

Dogecoin began as a meme — but has become a real force in the crypto sector. By Merged mining with Litecoin and Dogecoin is an integral part of every Scrypt miner — without additional power consumption.

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DOGE is tradable on almost all major stock exchanges, has an enormous community and is regularly pushed by prominent supporters such as Elon Musk.
Due to its high transaction speed and low fees, Dogecoin has even proven to be exciting in the payment sector — for micro-transactions, for example.

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Why Scrypt mining persists

In contrast to many “proof-of-stake” systems or experimental networks, scrypt mining offers three decisive advantages:

• Stable reward structure — can be planned until at least 2027
• Additional DOGE income through merged mining — at no additional cost
• Low risk due to long market experience — Litecoin is not speculation, but an established infrastructure in the crypto world

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In addition, the difficulty in the Scrypt network has risen moderately, but it is still far from Bitcoin levels. Anyone who uses modern hardware such as the L11 remains in the profit zone — even if prices fall slightly.

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8. Bitmain Antminer L11 FAQ — Technical — for users who want to understand how the L11 works

What exactly is the Antminer L11 and what is it used for?

The Bitmain Antminer L11 is a specialized ASIC miner for Scrypt mining, i.e. for cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). The miner is for Merged mining optimized, which means that both coins can be mined at the same time — without additional consumption of electricity.

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What is the difference between Air and Hydro models of the L11?

There are three variants of the L11:

• Antminer L11
  — classic air-cooled version
  — 20 GH/s processing power
  — approx. 3,680 watts of power consumption
  — typical ASIC format with four fans

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• Antminer L11 Pro
  — classic air-cooled version
  — 21 GH/s processing power
  — approx. 3,612 watts of power consumption
  — typical ASIC format with four fans

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• Antminer L11 Hydro 6U
  — water-cooled version with integrated circuit
  — 33 GH/s processing power
  — approx. 5,676 watts of power consumption
  — significantly quieter and thermally more stable

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How much power does an Antminer L11 consume?

• Air model: approx. 3,650 watts
• Hydro model: approx. 5,676 watts

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How loud is the L11 in operation — and how can you reduce the volume?

• Air model: approx. 74-76dB, comparable to the L9
• Hydro model: clearly quieter, approx. 50-60 dB, as only radiator fans are active

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Which is better: air-cooled or water-cooled when mining?

Air cooling:

• Cheaper to get started
• faster to deploy
• easier to operate and maintain

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Water cooling (hydro):

• quieter in operation
• better thermal constancy
• potentially longer lifetime during continuous operation
• lower maintenance costs (no fan replacement, no paste)

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Conclusion: Anyone who works in noise-sensitive environments or is looking for maximum stability with multiple devices benefits from Hydro model. For individual devices or classic design, Air often enough.

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Do I need external water cooling with the Hydro model?

No — the Antminer L11 Hydro has a integrated water circuit with radiator. All you have to do is fill in water and plug in the device. It is a closed system (“plug & play”) that requires no external pumping or cooling unit.

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Cryptohall24 nevertheless recommends regular checks of the coolant and hoses.

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How does merged mining with Litecoin & Dogecoin work in practice?

As Litecoin and Dogecoin use the same algorithm (Scrypt) , the same hash can be used at the same time — without additional effort or double consumption. This is done fully automatically via the pool.

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Result: You get LTC + DOGE at the same time — without additional configuration or loss of performance.

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How big and heavy is the L11 — does it fit in a normal rack or shelf?

• Air model: approx. 370 × 195 × 290 mm, approx. 13.5 kg
• Hydro model: approx. 483 mm x 425 mm x 266 mm, approx. 15.5 kg (guess)

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Both variants fit easily into classic rack structures or steel shelves, such as those used for servers. Important: adequate air circulation ensure, especially with Air.

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Can I run the L11 at home — or is hosting more useful?

Useful at home when:

• low electricity costs (e.g. PV system)
• suitable protection available
• adequate cooling & sound insulation possible

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Hosting is better when:

• Network electricity price above 10 ct/kWh
• There is no suitable infrastructure
• several devices should be operated

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Cryptohall24 offers hosting with:

• transparent dashboard
• fair electricity prices
• personal contact

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What firmware does the L11 use — and is there any third-party firmware?

From the factory, the L11 comes with Bitmain's own firmware delivered — stable, well-known and functional. Third-party firmware such as Hiveon or Braiins OS are currently Not yet officially supported. Cryptohall24 regularly tests alternatives and provides information about changes.

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Can you overclock the L11 (overclocking)? If yes, how?

Currently lying No official overclocking profiles yet for the L11 before. Performance is already optimized based on chip binning.
Experience has shown that:

• Overclocking brings 5-15% performance growth
• But: Power consumption is rising disproportionately
• In the hydro model, tests could provide better results

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Cryptohall24 will test the overclocking potential in practice and will offer advice based on experience.

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Which pools are suitable for Litecoin and Dogecoin?

The L9 is compatible with all common scrypt pools. Particularly recommended:

• NiceHash (highest payouts in scrypt mining)
• viaBTC (profitable pool with lots of flexibility in payouts and payouts including (contact us with your username, then we can further reduce pool fees)
  

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FAQ - Profitability & profitability — for anyone who wants to know whether the Antminer L11 is worthwhile

How much do you currently earn per day with the Antminer L11?

Status: August 2025
Current courses:

• Litecoin (LTC): approx. 131.80 USD
• Dogecoin (DOGE): approx. 0.249 USD

Electricity price for calculation: 0.06 $/kWh

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Antminer L11 — 20GH/s (air-cooled)

• wattage: approx. 3,680 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 5.30 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 21$/day
• net income: approx. 16$/day

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Antminer L11 Pro — 21GH/s (air-cooled)

• wattage: approx. 3,612 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 5.20 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 27$/day
• net income: approx. 22$/day

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Antminer L11 — 33GH/s (Hydro)

• wattage: approx. 5,676 watts
• Daily electricity costs: approx. 8.17 USD
• Gross profit (LTC + DOGE): approx. 37$/day
• net income: approx. 29$/day

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At higher prices (such as in Q4 2024), earnings were well above 60$ per day.

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How long does the payback (ROI) take for L11?

That depends heavily on:

• electricity price
• Coin development (LTC, DOGE)
• Acquisition costs
• Hosting or self-operation

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Tip: In the “bull market,” the ROI can be significantly reduced.

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What are the running costs of mining with the L11?

The most important operating costs:

• electricity costs (biggest factor)
• servicing: Cleaning, paste, fan replacement if necessary
• Hosting fees (if operated externally)
• Optional costs: transportation, insurance, tax advice

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What happens when prices fall — is mining still profitable?

In the short term: lower margins or even in the red with very high electricity prices.

Long term:

• Merged mining absorbs yield fluctuations well
• When exchange rates are low, you can pause or throttle
• Many miners use price lows for cheap hardware repurchases

Tip: Profitability regularly via our mining calculator check.

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Can I operate the L11 with photovoltaics — is that economical?

Yes — PV mining is becoming increasingly popular. advantages:

• No grid electricity costs (0 ct/kWh)
• No network charges or charges
• Perfect synergy with merged mining
• Additional benefits from waste heat (e.g. heating, hot water)

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Is hosting worthwhile — or is self-operation better?

Self-operation is worthwhile if:

• You have access to cheap electricity (e.g. PV)
• you can supervise the technology yourself
• You can manage noise levels

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Hosting is worthwhile if:

• You operate more than 1-2 devices
• You don't have a suitable infrastructure
• You want planning security & little effort

Cryptohall24 offers flexible hosting contracts starting at 4.5ct/kWh with monitoring, support and other benefits.

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How safe is mining as an investment — in the long term?

The L11 is not a short-term speculation device, but for long-lasting use over several years designed.

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Advantages:

• stable algorithm (scrypt)
• two coins at the same time (LTC & DOGE)
• long product life cycles for Bitmain devices
• good used market & resale value+

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Risks:

• Coin price crash
• increasing difficulty
• higher electricity costs

If you think in the long term and buy strategically, you can achieve very stable earnings with the L11.

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FAQ - Operational — for users who are planning to operate the miner

How do I set up Antminer L11 for the first time?

As with other Bitmain miners, the initial setup is done via the web interface:

1. Connect: Plug in power cable + LAN cable
2. Find an IP address: e.g. with Bitmain's “IP Reporter Tool”
3. Open web interface: Enter the IP in the browser
4. Login: Default: “root/root”
5. Configuring a mining pool (see pool list below)
6. Select a suitable power profile
7. Save & start

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Duration: approx. 10 minutes — no special knowledge required
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Tip: If there are several miners, it is recommended to set up using central management software such as HiveOS.

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Which mining pools are compatible with the L11 — and which is the best?

The Antminer L11 works with all major scrypt pools. Among other things, the following are compatible:

• viaBTC
• NiceHash
• F2Pool

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Which is the best?
It depends on personal preferences — such as payout methods, pool fee, server location, or supported coins.

Recommendation: viaBTC or NiceHash — with merged mining, stable payouts and good compatibility with L11.
Note: Cryptohall24 referral links can often save you fees.

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How do I configure the L11 for merged mining (LTC+DOGE)?

Merged mining is already available with Antminer L11 Active ex factory — You must:

• Just choose a pool that AuxPow/Merged Mining supported (e.g. viaBTC)
• Set “LTC” as a coin during setup — DOGE is added automatically
• Optionally enter a DOGE address in the pool

The DOGE reward is automatically distributed by the pool — without additional consumption.

‍No additional software or configuration required.

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How often does the Antminer L11 need to be serviced?

Maintenance intervals depend on the environment — a rule of thumb:

• Air models:
  • every few weeks/months (depending on dust levels): clean fans & air ducts
  • every 6-12 months (depending on the ambient temperature): replace thermal paste

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• Hydro model:
  • significantly less effort: check the housing once a quarter & inspect the water circuit
  • as required: check coolant/add if necessary

In dusty environments or high humidity: carry out maintenance more frequently.

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Which software do I use to control or monitor the L11?

The following options are available for control & monitoring:

• Web interface (local) — Bitmain GUI, directly via browser
• HiveOS/Foreman — for larger setups or remote maintenance
• API access — for monitoring & automation

All pools offer their own dashboards to monitor hashrate, shares and rewards live.

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How can I keep an eye on my hashrate and temperature?

In the web interface, you can see:

• Hashrate (actually & theoretically)
• Board & chip temperatures
• fan speed
• error messages (e.g. HW errors, hashrate drops)

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How long does an Antminer L11 typically run stably without intervention?

In a clean environment and at a controlled temperature:

• Air models: 4-6 weeks of continuous operation are possible without any problems, even up to many months
• Hydro model: usually 6-8 weeks without surgery

Regular visual inspection & monitoring remain important to identify failures, temperature peaks or hashrate fluctuations at an early stage.

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How do I clean the L11 correctly — and how often should you do it?

Air models:

• Switch off the device and let it cool down
• Blow from front to back with compressed air (not vice versa!)
• Do not use liquids
• Remove dust from cooling fins & fan blades regularly

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Hydro model:

• Clean the outside of the housing
• Check quick couplings
• Dust-free operation — significantly low cleaning costs

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What do I do if the L11 overheats or shows a hashrate fluctuation?

Checklist:

• Free airflow? Clean fan? Environment too warm?
• Voltage stable? Sufficient power supply?
• Check log files — are there any error messages?
• Firmware up to date?
• Temperature limits exceeded?

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If problems persist:

• Restart miner
• Reset settings
• Get help via Cryptohall24 Support

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