<p>Yes... they both use SHA256. However, be aware that Bitcoin Test Net and Bitcoin are different. </p>

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2019-02-12T16:22:57.413Z
2019-02-12T16:22:57.413Z
c0mraide
<p>Yes, this should works since they both use the same algotherm but just a different network.</p>

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2019-02-11T18:23:51.633Z
2019-02-11T18:23:51.633Z
zhiyan114
<p>Is it possible to use my bitcoin asic miner to mine testnet bitcoin coins? Is there special software I need? can I join a testnet pool or is there even such a thing?</p>

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Can I mine bitcoin testnet coins with my regular bitcoin asic miner?
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# Can I mine bitcoin testnet coins with my regular bitcoin asic miner?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-02-10)

Is it possible to use my bitcoin asic miner to mine testnet bitcoin coins? Is there special software I need? can I join a testnet pool or is there even such a thing?

**Tags:** mining-pools, testnet, asic


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-02-12. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Yes... they both use SHA256. However, be aware that Bitcoin Test Net and Bitcoin are different.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2019-02-11. Score: 1

Yes, this should works since they both use the same algotherm but just a different network.


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