Fee structure and product information checked on September 16, 2026.

ViaBTC's published PPS+ pool fees are 4% on the base mining reward and 2% on transaction-fee earnings. Under PPLNS, a single 2% pool fee applies to both components. The PPS+ rates apply to different amounts, so they do not add up to a 6% deduction from total earnings. These pool fees are separate from any charges associated with withdrawing assets.

Current Pool Fee Structure

ViaBTC supports PPS+ (Pay Per Share Plus) and PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares), with availability depending on the coin pool.

In the table below, base reward means the mining reward excluding transaction fees—the component labelled “Block Reward” on ViaBTC's fee schedule. For Bitcoin, this is the block-subsidy component. In Bitcoin protocol terminology, the full block reward includes both the subsidy and transaction fees. See the Bitcoin Developer Reference.

Under PPS+, the base reward is paid for valid mining contributions regardless of whether the pool finds a block. Transaction fees from blocks the pool actually finds are distributed separately using PPLNS. Under standalone PPLNS, both earnings components depend on the pool's actual block-finding results. The rates above are listed on the ViaBTC Fees page.

Why PPS+ Is Not a Flat 6% Fee

The 4% and 2% rates apply to separate earnings components. To calculate earnings after pool fees, define:

• B: the miner's gross allocated base reward before pool fees.
• T: the miner's gross allocated transaction-fee earnings before pool fees.

Both amounts must be denominated in the same coin and cover the same accounting period. Using the published rates:

Net mining earnings = (B × 0.96) + (T × 0.98)
Pool fee amount = (B × 0.04) + (T × 0.02)
Effective fee (%) = [Pool fee amount ÷ (B + T)] × 100

For nonnegative B and T, with B + T greater than zero, the effective fee is between 2% and 4%, inclusive. It is a weighted average of the two rates, not their sum. A larger transaction-fee share lowers the blended rate because that component carries the lower fee.

For PPLNS, let R be the miner's gross allocated base reward and transaction-fee earnings before pool fees:

Net mining earnings = R × 0.98
Pool fee amount = R × 0.02

These calculations show earnings after pool fees, before any withdrawal charges or mining operating costs. They are not calculations of net profit.

Practical Example

Suppose a BTC miner's gross PPS+ earnings for one accounting period are 0.010 BTC in base rewards and 0.001 BTC in transaction-fee earnings. This is a hypothetical example, not an earnings forecast.

The effective fee is:

(0.00042 ÷ 0.011) × 100 ≈ 3.82%

The result illustrates the fee calculation only. It does not establish what the same miner would have earned under PPLNS, where gross allocated rewards depend on the pool's actual block-finding results.

Settlement Timing and Contribution Windows

Under PPS+, ViaBTC settles the base reward hourly based on the current network difficulty. Hourly settlement records mining earnings; it does not mean an external wallet receives an hourly withdrawal.

The transaction-fee component under PPS+, and both earnings components under standalone PPLNS, follow a different process. ViaBTC describes allocation based on each miner's share of the pool's total hashrate over the preceding five difficulty rounds, with distribution after the relevant block reaches six confirmations. The contribution window determines how rewards are allocated; the confirmation condition determines when they are distributed. See How Are Profits Calculated?.

Because PPLNS-based earnings depend on actual blocks found, their amount and timing are more variable than the PPS-settled base reward. Hourly PPS settlement also does not guarantee an unchanged earnings amount: contributed hashrate and network difficulty still matter.

Pool Fees Are Separate from Withdrawal Fees

Pool fees are deductions from mining earnings. Withdrawal rules govern moving eligible assets from the pool account to a destination.

ViaBTC's Auto Withdrawal service is free and processes eligible withdrawals daily between 10:00 and 18:00 UTC+8, subject to the applicable minimum payment and selected payout-mode conditions. This processing window is separate from the time a receiving wallet or platform credits the funds. See How to Set Up Auto-Withdrawal.

For Normal Transfer, check the fee displayed in the withdrawal interface before confirming. Do not assume that Auto Withdrawal's free service means every withdrawal route has the same terms.

Payment Method Availability by Coin

ViaBTC's current Mining Pools Information page lists PPS+ and PPLNS for BTC, BCH, LTC, DASH, and KAS, while ZEC is listed as PPLNS-only. Check the Mining Pools Information page and the settings for your selected coin before choosing a payment method.

SOLO Is No Longer Available

ViaBTC discontinued SOLO for all coin pools on May 20, 2026 (UTC+8). Its announcement specified that users on SOLO would automatically switch to PPS+, or to PPLNS where PPS+ was unavailable. Older descriptions of ViaBTC's SOLO offering therefore do not reflect the current payment-method options. See the SOLO discontinuation announcement.

Choosing Between PPS+ and PPLNS

The lower published fee under PPLNS does not guarantee higher realized earnings over a particular period. PPS+ reduces exposure to short-term pool luck for the base reward, while its transaction-fee component still follows PPLNS rules. Standalone PPLNS ties both components to actual blocks found, so realized earnings can fluctuate with pool luck.

Compare the fee difference alongside payout variability over the same measurement period. Keep mining earnings separate from profitability, which also depends on operating costs and the fiat value of the coins earned. ViaBTC explains the payment methods in its PPS+ and PPLNS guide.

FAQ

Does ViaBTC charge a 6% fee under PPS+?

No. The published rates are 4% on the base reward and 2% on transaction-fee earnings. Because the rates apply to separate components, the effective fee on positive total gross earnings is between 2% and 4%.

What fee applies under PPLNS?

ViaBTC lists a 2% pool fee on the combined base reward and transaction-fee earnings.

Are pool fees and withdrawal fees the same thing?

No. Pool fees apply to mining earnings. Withdrawal charges, if applicable, are separate. Auto Withdrawal is free under its eligibility rules; check the displayed fee before confirming a Normal Transfer.

Is PPS+ available for every supported coin?

No. Payment-method availability varies by coin. Check the current pool information and your selected coin's settings.

Is SOLO still offered by ViaBTC?

No. ViaBTC discontinued SOLO for all coin pools on May 20, 2026 (UTC+8).

References

1. ViaBTC: Fees
2. ViaBTC Help Center: How Are Profits Calculated?
3. ViaBTC Help Center: How to Choose the Optimal Payment Method (PPS+, PPLNS)?
4. ViaBTC Help Center: How to Set Up Auto-Withdrawal
5. ViaBTC Help Center: Mining Pools Information
6. ViaBTC Help Center: Announcement on the Discontinuation of SOLO Payment Method for All Coins
7. Bitcoin Developer Reference: Block Chain