Energy That Pays For Itself Absorbs Energy. Generates Value.
Like melanin absorbs light and converts it to protection, our platform absorbs stranded energy and converts it to Bitcoin. Globally, 685 million people lack electricity while over 200 TWh of renewable energy goes curtailed each year. Data centers consume 415 TWh annually—much of it idle. Melanin transforms this wasted potential into value: for solar homes, for data centers, for anyone with stranded power. Agentic AI optimizes your mining. 97% of rewards go directly to your wallet. Non-custodial. Bitcoin first, with bonus Whive on CPU.
Energy → Bitcoin → Savings
Simple flow: your energy subsidizes itself through agentic Bitcoin mining. The global Bitcoin network processes 400-450 EH/s of hashrate, generating $9-10 billion in annual mining revenues. With Melanin, you participate in this value creation using energy you already have—whether it's excess solar, idle data center capacity, or stranded power. Our agentic AI optimizes block templates specifically for your success, not just the pool's.
Connect
Install Click software on Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android—or deploy MSBX hardware bundled with your solar system. Setup takes under 90 seconds. Supports smartphones, PCs, Raspberry Pi, GPUs, and USB ASICs like BitAxe.
Mine
Agentic AI continuously optimizes your Bitcoin mining with intelligent block template selection. Simultaneously, your CPU earns bonus Whive using the energy-efficient Yespower algorithm—two revenue streams from one device.
Save
Mining rewards flow directly to your non-custodial wallet—we never touch your coins. 97% of block rewards go to you; our 3% platform fee is visible in every coinbase transaction. Your energy investment starts paying for itself.
Solutions by Segment
Energy subsidy solutions for every scale—from households to data centers. In 2024, 9.3 million off-grid solar kits were sold globally, yet only 22% of energy-poor households can afford basic pay-as-you-go systems. Data centers consume 415 TWh annually and are projected to reach 945 TWh by 2030. Melanin turns these challenges into opportunities.
For Households
MSBX bundled with solar home systems transforms excess energy into Bitcoin, providing a revenue stream that traditional solar can't offer. With 137 million cumulative off-grid connections worldwide and a $21 billion funding gap to achieve universal energy access by 2030, mining-subsidized solar represents a breakthrough in affordability. Your surplus kilowatt-hours become digital savings.
Learn more →For Data Centers
Data centers typically operate at less than 50% utilization, with idle power representing 36% of total consumption. Top facilities achieve PUE of 1.1, and over 60% of tech giants now use renewable energy. Melanin's agentic fleet integration monetizes your idle capacity and excess renewable power—turning cost centers into profit centers without disrupting primary operations.
Learn more →For Solar Vendors
The off-grid solar market generated $3.8 billion in 2023, with over 200 GOGLA member vendors competing on similar hardware. PAYG adoption grew only 1% in 2024—the market needs differentiation. Bundle MSBX with your solar products to offer customers built-in payback through Bitcoin mining. Transform your commodity offering into a value-generating platform.
Partner inquiry →Community Protocol: Whive.io (Launched Feb 2020) | Academy Legacy: BitHub.Africa (Dec 2015 - Dec 2025)
Why Melanin
Agentic AI
Traditional pools optimize for pool-wide success. Melanin's agentic AI creates block templates optimized for YOUR specific setup—hardware, energy profile, and location. The AI continuously learns and adapts, maximizing your individual mining success rate.
Bitcoin First
Your GPU or ASIC mines Bitcoin using SHA256 as the primary revenue engine. Simultaneously, your CPU mines bonus Whive using the energy-efficient Yespower algorithm. Two revenue streams from one device—Bitcoin ports 3331-3333, Whive ports 4331-4333.
Energy Subsidy
Traditional solar exports excess power at low feed-in rates (~$0.03/kWh). Mining converts that same energy into Bitcoin at variable but often higher effective rates. Your solar investment starts generating returns immediately—energy that pays for itself over time.
97% Yours
Our fee structure is simple and transparent: 97% of block rewards go directly to you, 3% to the platform. This fee is verifiable in every coinbase transaction—no hidden charges, no variable rates, same deal for every miner regardless of size.
Non-Custodial
Payouts flow directly to your own Bitcoin and Whive wallets. We never hold, store, or have access to your private keys or funds. You maintain complete control—your coins, your keys, your wallet, always. True self-custody from the first satoshi.
Stratum V2
All connections use Stratum V2 with encryption by default—protecting your mining data and wallet addresses. Beyond security, Stratum V2 enables miner-controlled block composition, giving you more control over transaction selection and reducing pool centralization.
Global
Melanin operates across Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa, and Europe. Our lightweight protocol handles intermittent connectivity gracefully—perfect for off-grid solar installations and regions with unreliable infrastructure. Mining works where you are, when your energy is available.
Open Source
Core mining components are open source and available for community audit on GitHub. Transparency isn't just a promise—it's verifiable code you can inspect, fork, and contribute to. Join the global developer community building the future of distributed energy mining.
Get Started Checklist
Everything you need to start mining in under 90 seconds.
Operating System
Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Linux, or ARM (Raspberry Pi, Android)
Bitcoin Wallet
Any non-custodial wallet (Sparrow, BlueWallet, Electrum, etc.)
Whive Wallet (Optional)
For dual mining rewards (Whive core wallet available at whive.io)
Device
Desktop PC, laptop, smartphone, Raspberry Pi, or USB-ASIC miner (BitAxe, etc.)
Safety
Ensure adequate ventilation; review thermal guidelines in our setup guide
Products
MSBX
The Melanin Smart Box is purpose-built hardware designed for solar integration. Pre-configured with Click software, it connects directly to your solar home system and automatically mines during peak production hours. Compact, silent, and optimized for the 10-160W power envelope of USB ASICs and small-scale miners.
View MSBXClick
Cross-platform mining software that powers the entire Melanin ecosystem. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, Click provides one-click setup for dual Bitcoin and Whive mining. The same software runs on MSBX, Raspberry Pi, desktop PCs, and smartphones—unified experience everywhere.
Download ClickNetwork
The agentic solo mining network where individual miners connect and compete. Over 305 solo blocks have been found via similar infrastructure—proof that solo mining works. AI-optimized block templates, Stratum V2 encrypted connections, and dual Bitcoin + Whive mining with the same setup.
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Mining Solutions
Mobile Monitoring
Track all your miners with Melanin Mobile. Real-time stats, push alerts, and remote control—Android and iOS. (For mobile mining, use Click for Android.)
melanin.mobi →PC & Android Mining
Melanin Click offers streamlined dual mining on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. Deploy Bitcoin and Whive miners with one-click simplicity. 3% fee.
melanin.click →Hardware Mining
Melanin OS (Ubuntu-based) bundles Click mining software for Raspberry Pi and ARM devices. Script install or custom OS. 3% fee.
melanin.systems →Distributed Mining
Melanin Solar + MSBX transforms excess solar energy into digital assets through dual mining. Monetize surplus power.
melanin.solar →Mining Hubs
Melanin Energy provides industrial-scale, eco-friendly mining solutions. Supports Bitcoin and Whive on ASIC and CPU platforms.
melanin.energy →Pool Mining
Melanin Network offers real-time analytics on Bitcoin and Whive mining. Optimize strategies with detailed statistics.
melanin.network →Global Infrastructure
Connected Nodes
Melanin Global showcases the expansive reach of the network. Drives innovation across borders.
melanin.global →Liquidity Provision
Melanin Finance provides best practices for adding liquidity with mining rewards—DEX pools, yield strategies, IL management.
melanin.finance →Investment Arm
Melanin Capital invests in blockchain and sustainable energy ventures. Portfolio: CoinTest, Nyukia, Whive.io, ProofOfWork media.
melanin.capital →Education & Support
Web3 Academy
Advanced courses in Blockchain, AI, and IoT. Empowers individuals to build the future of decentralized energy.
melanin.academy →Builder Program
Melanin Ventures supports collaborative innovation—developing sustainable, decentralized solutions.
melanin.ventures →Chat Support
Melanin Help offers personalized, AI-powered support to navigate the ecosystem and mining guidance.
melanin.help →Learn More
Academy Module
Bitcoin Solo Mining Fundamentals — Understand how solo mining works and optimize your setup.
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Test Your Mining Knowledge — Interactive quiz via Nyukia to assess your understanding.
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