FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) is the most predictable payout model in Bitcoin mining. The pool pays you for every valid share you submit, covering both the block subsidy and an estimated share of transaction fees. You receive income regardless of whether the pool actually finds a block.
This predictability comes at a cost: FPPS pools typically charge higher fees (2–4%) because they absorb the luck variance risk. Despite the higher fee, many miners prefer FPPS because it eliminates income uncertainty — your daily earnings are stable and proportional to your hashrate.
Key criteria: fee percentage (the main cost of FPPS), measured real yield, hashrate share (larger pools pay more consistently), minimum payout threshold, and track record of on-time payouts.
How We Rank Pools
HashRadar collects live data from the Bitcoin network, public pool APIs, and independent ASIC miners running on monitored pools. We track hashrate, fees, payout models, minimum payout thresholds, luck, and real yield.
Each ranking applies a specific sorting formula. For example, the "Most Profitable" page sorts by measured real yield, while "Lowest Fees" sorts by fee percentage. Partner-verified pools may receive a ranking boost within the same performance tier.
A pool can rank higher or lower based on recent changes in fees, hashrate share, measured yield, or data availability. If a pool stops reporting data or goes offline, it drops in the ranking automatically.
Who FPPS Pools Are For
FPPS pools are ideal for miners who need predictable daily income — whether you are running a single ASIC or managing a farm with electricity costs to cover. If you operate on tight margins and cannot afford days with zero income, FPPS provides the stability you need.
What to Check Before Connecting to an FPPS Pool
Compare the fee percentage against measured real yield — a 2% fee pool with higher real yield may net more than a 1% fee pool.
Verify the pool includes full transaction fee estimation in their FPPS calculation (some pools underestimate transaction fees).
Check the minimum payout threshold relative to your daily earnings.
Review the pool's hashrate share — larger FPPS pools have more stable operations.
Confirm the pool's payout schedule (daily, threshold-based, or on-demand).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FPPS and how does it work?
FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) is a payout method where the pool pays miners for every valid share submitted, covering both the block subsidy and an estimated share of transaction fees. This provides the most predictable income because miners get paid regardless of whether the pool actually finds a block.
Why choose FPPS over PPLNS?
FPPS provides steady, predictable payouts with no variance from luck. PPLNS payouts fluctuate based on when the pool finds blocks. For miners who want consistent daily income and do not want exposure to luck variance, FPPS is the better choice — though FPPS pools typically charge slightly higher fees to cover the risk they absorb.
Do FPPS pools charge higher fees?
Yes, FPPS pools generally charge higher fees (typically 2-4%) compared to PPLNS pools (0-2%). The higher fee compensates the pool operator for absorbing the variance risk — they pay miners regardless of block-finding luck. Despite the higher fee, many miners prefer FPPS for its income stability.