The Lab Blog
Bitcoin hardware, home mining, 3D printing, and everything that comes out of the shop. Written by the people actually building it.
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.
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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 guideBitcoin 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 moreWe 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 moreVietnamese 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 moreLearn 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 moreTwo 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 moreSo 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 moreCanaan 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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