Technical Specifications
Mining Profitability in 2026
The Bitmain Antminer L9 mines Litecoin and Dogecoin simultaneously via AuxPoW merge mining — earning rewards from both chains at zero extra power cost. Use both calculators below with 16 GH/s and 3,360 W, then add the daily revenue figures for your total profitability.
Break-even tip: Enter the approximate price of this unit (~$3,800) in the hardware cost field of the calculator to see your estimated days-to-break-even based on current network conditions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mine Litecoin and Dogecoin simultaneously (AuxPoW merge mining)
- Dual revenue stream from a single ASIC at zero extra power cost
- Best-in-class Scrypt efficiency for 2026
Cons
- High acquisition cost (~$3,500–$4,200)
- 3,360 W draw requires dedicated 16 A / 220 V circuit
- Profitability depends on two coin prices simultaneously
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Antminer L9 mine Litecoin and Dogecoin at the same time?
Yes — this is the key advantage of Scrypt ASICs with AuxPoW merge mining support. The L9 mines LTC as the primary chain and earns DOGE rewards simultaneously at zero additional power cost. Both coins use the Scrypt algorithm, and AuxPoW (Auxiliary Proof of Work) allows DOGE blocks to be mined in parallel with LTC blocks without extra computation.
How profitable is the Antminer L9 in 2026?
With merge mining enabled, the L9 earns combined LTC + DOGE rewards. At LTC = $80 and DOGE = $0.15 with electricity at $0.07/kWh, the L9 generates positive daily returns. Use our separate LTC and DOGE calculators to estimate individual earnings, then add both for total L9 profitability. Merge mining materially improves ROI vs LTC alone.
Which pools support Litecoin/Dogecoin merge mining?
Major Scrypt pools with AuxPoW merge mining support include Litecoinpool.org (the oldest LTC pool; excellent DOGE merge mining), ViaBTC, F2Pool, and Poolin. Always verify a pool's merge mining settings before pointing your L9 — some pools require you to explicitly enable DOGE merge mining in your pool account settings, separate from the hardware configuration.
How does the L9 compare to the older Antminer L7?
The L9 delivers 16 GH/s versus the L7's 9.5 GH/s — nearly double the hashrate at similar power draw. If you own an L7, upgrading to the L9 is a strong ROI play given current Scrypt profitability. For new buyers, the L7 is no longer competitively priced against the L9; only buy an L7 at a very steep discount if no L9 units are available.
Where to Buy
The Bitmain Antminer L9 is available from:
- Bitmain Official Shop — shop.bitmain.com (new units, with warranty)
- MinerBros — authorised reseller, ships globally
- Kaboomracks — US-based reseller, new and refurbished
- eBay / secondary market — used units, verify hashrate stability before purchasing
Price estimates on this page are approximate and subject to market fluctuations. Always compare prices from multiple sellers before purchasing.