Welcome to m1n3
A decentralized Bitcoin mining protocol on Sui
What is m1n3?
m1n3 is a decentralized Bitcoin mining protocol built on the Sui blockchain with four distinct roles:
- Node Running — run a Bitcoin full node and register blocks on-chain to mint M1N3 tokens (the only minting path)
- Token — M1N3 is the native incentive token, used for staking on block templates
- Mining & Templates — miners build their own block templates or use on-chain templates, perform SHA-256 PoW, and submit shares to Sui for trustless verification
- Share Trading — mining shares are tradeable on-chain assets, redeemable for BTC rewards
No pool operator controls your templates, tokens, or bitcoin. Miners who hold and redeem their shares pay zero fees.
A Futures Market for Hashrate
m1n3 turns every mining share into a tradeable on-chain asset on Sui. Each share represents a verifiable proof-of-work contribution to a block template — and a claim on future BTC rewards if that block is found.
Think of shares as futures contracts on hashrate: buy them for exposure to mining upside, or sell them to lock in value immediately — all without running a single ASIC.
Skip the 100-Block Wait
When a Bitcoin block is found, its coinbase reward is locked for 100 blocks (~16.5 hours) before it can be spent. Traditional pools force miners to wait through this maturation period before distributing payouts.
| Traditional Pool | m1n3 |
|---|---|
| Mine → block found → wait ~16.5 hrs → coinbase matures → payout | Mine → share minted on Sui → trade instantly on the marketplace |
Because shares live on Sui, they carry instant liquidity. Sell a share the moment it's minted, or hold it to redeem the BTC reward later — the choice is yours.
Get Started
- Miner Setup — connect your mining hardware
- Node Runner Setup — run a Bitcoin node and earn M1N3
- How It Works — understand the protocol architecture
- Core Concepts — learn about shares, templates, and hashprice