{"id":18880,"date":"2026-03-21T08:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T05:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-mining.blog\/?p=18880"},"modified":"2026-03-21T08:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T05:12:10","slug":"ethereumpow-ethw-and-ethereumfair-ethf-mining-setup-and-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-mining.blog\/en\/mining\/ethereumpow-ethw-and-ethereumfair-ethf-mining-setup-and-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"EthereumPoW (ETHW) and EthereumFair (ETHF) Mining: Setup and Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A detailed guide to mining EthereumPoW (ETHW) and EthereumFair (ETHF). How to set up a MetaMask wallet, choose a pool and miner, and the prospects for Ethereum’s PoW forks. A comparison of ETHW and ETHF, steps for Windows and Linux, and an analysis of the future and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good old Ethereum was once the heart of GPU mining. But in September 2022, the smoky ship turned toward Proof-of-Stake, leaving thousands of miners, like anchorless sailors, adrift. Then came the PoW forks: EthereumPoW (ETHW)<\/a><\/strong> and EthereumFair (ETHF)<\/a><\/strong> . They attempt to preserve the “hot engine” of mining and the spirit of decentralization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We won’t be boringly reciting facts point by point. Instead, we’ll dive into an atmosphere where serious information mixes with personal emotions. What are these forks, how to mine them, and do they have a future? Let’s take a deep breath and begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🚀 Why did PoW forks of Ethereum appear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethereum’s transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) as a result of The Merge<\/strong> rendered Ethereum mining useless. But part of the community\u2014mainly miners accustomed to a stable income\u2014didn’t want to give up Proof-of-Work. In this wake, EthereumPoW<\/strong> emerged . Proponents argued that Ethereum should remain in the spirit of Satoshi, not entering energy hibernation. Investopedia<\/strong> writes that ETHW is a fork of Ethereum created by a small but vocal group of miners who believe the network should retain PoW; they are convinced that switching to PoS will lead to their unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But an alternative has emerged. EthereumFair (ETHF)<\/strong> is a project that aims not just to preserve PoW, but to build a “fair” ecosystem. Etherfair’s website claims it’s a fork created by Silicon Valley technologists, promising high security and 100% decentralization, minimal mining difficulty, and support for a wide range of dApp projects. Basically, it sounds like a promise of “we’ll build paradise, just hold on.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🔧 Preparation: Wallets and Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before mining PoW ethers, you’ll need a wallet. Crypto-Mining Blog<\/a><\/strong> recommends using major exchanges (Binance, Poloniex, Gate.io), but notes that popular hot wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet are also suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the wallet to see ETHW, you need to add the network manually. The blog shows how to do this in MetaMask: open settings, select Add Network<\/strong> , and fill in the details. The network parameters are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n