The Lab Blog
Bitcoin hardware, home mining, 3D printing, and everything that comes out of the shop. Written by the people actually building it.
One miner means single. Two and done means double. If a third BitAxe is probably happening, the triple keeps the whole setup together. Compare capacity, live price, cooling, compatibility, and color options.
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A fresh shop roundup covering V4 Antminer shrouds, Hammer Miner BC01/BC04/BC08, ColdCard and Trezor docks, Coldcard Q cases, and Nano 3S cooler box bundles.
Read the guide →The Nano 3S solo-block buzz is real enough to ask the question, but the math matters. Here is the blunt guide to solo mining odds, pool mining, heat, power draw, and the clean home setup.
Read the guide →The Hammer Miner BC04 is the compact desktop ASIC lane: about 6 TH/s, roughly 110W stock, WiFi/Ethernet, OLED stats, PSU included, and built for home miners who do not want an industrial wind tunnel in the house.
Read the review →Buying a gift for a Bitcoiner? Skip the generic orange junk. This guide covers the gear, tools, and accessories that home miners and Bitcoin enthusiasts actually want — from Bitaxe miners to cold storage solutions.
Read more →Stop letting your Canaan Q blast heat in every direction. The CryptoCloaks exhaust shroud channels hot air straight out — perfect for window exhausts, grow tents, or any ducted setup.
Read more →The Canaan Avalon Nano 3S is the best desktop Bitcoin miner for home use. Complete review: specs, noise, heat output, electricity costs, and setup guide.
Read the review →Start mining bitcoin at home in 2026. Honest guide covering hardware, setup, electricity costs, and what to expect. BitAxe, Avalon Nano 3S, and more. No fluff — just what actually works from people running real machines in Colorado and Florida.
Read the guide →Bitcoin Magazine named the Coldcard Q the top Bitcoin hardware wallet of 2026. Here's how to protect it — the cases, mounts, and carry solutions we actually use and recommend.
Read more →We sell both products reviewed here. CryptoCloaks is the official American reseller for the Seedor Safe, and we also make the Blockmit Washer Jig — the DIY alternative. Real comparison, no bias.
Read more →Vietnamese customs officials pulled a shipment of 120 realistic-looking grenades. The story of how a 3D printed joke became one of Bitcoin's most recognizable pieces of physical culture.
Read more →Learn how to stamp your Bitcoin seed phrase into stainless steel washers using the Blockmit jig. Step-by-step guide with tools, tips, and product recommendations. Fire-proof, flood-proof, forever.
Read more →Two beasts on the shelf. Both promise hashrate. Both promise profit. One is $300 cheaper and actually heats your house. The other is an industry legend. Here's the real breakdown from people running both.
Read more →So you bought a BitAxe. Smart move. The Bitaxe is the best open-source Bitcoin solo miner available — compact, quiet, and endlessly hackable. Now let's set it up right.
Read more →Canaan Avalon Q, Mini 3 & Nano 3S — profit, power, and ROI compared. Home Bitcoin mining has entered a new era thanks to compact, efficient ASIC miners designed specifically for living spaces.
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