What is Alephium and why would I mine it with the Goldshell AL BOX II Pro in Australia?

Alephium (ALPH) is a Layer 1 blockchain using the Blake3 hashing algorithm with a sharded UTXO model designed for scalability and energy efficiency. Mining ALPH with the AL BOX II Pro at 950 GH/s on Blake3 gives Australian miners access to a newer proof-of-work chain with lower network difficulty than Bitcoin. ALPH is traded on major exchanges and its price and mining difficulty are still in early growth stages making it attractive for miners looking to accumulate at lower competition levels. Model profitability with your electricity rate and current ALPH price before purchasing.

Is the Goldshell AL BOX II Pro profitable to mine Alephium in Australia in 2026?

At 950 GH/s and 460 watts the AL BOX II Pro efficiency on Blake3 is competitive. At Australian electricity rates of $0.25-$0.35 per kWh profitability depends on ALPH market price and network difficulty which fluctuate daily. Australian miners with off-peak tariffs, time-of-use plans, or solar installations improve their margins significantly. Use a mining calculator with current ALPH difficulty and price and your exact electricity cost to model daily returns. ALPH relatively low network hashrate compared to Bitcoin means smaller miners receive more frequent rewards.

Which mining pools support Alephium Blake3 mining for Australian miners?

Popular Alephium mining pools include Herominers, Woolypooly, and Metapool all of which support Blake3 ASIC miners. Most pools use standard Stratum protocol and you configure the pool URL and your ALPH wallet address through the Goldshell web dashboard. Choose a pool with servers in the Asia-Pacific region for lowest latency from Australia. PPLNS payout schemes are most common. Minimum payout thresholds vary by pool so check before selecting.

How noisy is the Goldshell AL BOX II Pro and can I run it at home in Australia?

The AL BOX II Pro operates at moderate noise levels typical of Goldshell Box series miners. It is louder than desktop devices but significantly quieter than industrial rack-mount ASICs like the Antminer S21 or WhatsMiner M30S series. Many Australian home miners run Box series units in a garage, laundry, or dedicated mining room with the door closed. During Australian summer months ensure the room has adequate ventilation or supplemental cooling to prevent thermal throttling at 460 watts continuous heat output.

Does MinerHub stock and support the Goldshell AL BOX II Pro in Australia?

Yes. MinerHub stocks the Goldshell AL BOX II Pro and ships Australia-wide from Perth WA with same-day dispatch on orders before 2:00 PM AWST. Goldshell manufacturer warranty and Australian Consumer Law protections apply. We provide setup support including Goldshell dashboard configuration, pool connection guidance, and ALPH wallet setup. Contact hello@minerhub.com.au for pre-sales questions or post-purchase support.

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Goldshell AL BOX II Pro 950GH/s Blake3 Alephium (ALPH) ASIC Miner — 460W

Name: Goldshell AL BOX II Pro 950GH/s Blake3 Alephium (ALPH) ASIC Miner — 460W
Brand: Goldshell
SKU: GS-ALBOXIIPRO-950G
Price: 529.99 AUD
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The Goldshell AL BOX II Pro is a compact, home-friendly ASIC miner purpose-built for the Blake3 algorithm, delivering 950 GH/s at just 460 watts — making it one of the most efficient Alephium (ALPH) miners available. Released in October 2024 by Goldshell, the AL BOX II Pro is the upgraded successor to the AL BOX II, featuring higher hashrate and improved power efficiency at 0.484 J/GH. Its whisper-quiet 35 dB noise level and compact desktop form factor make it ideal for Australian home miners who want to mine without dedicating a separate room or dealing with industrial-grade noise.

Alephium is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain combining proof-of-work with a sharded UTXO model, offering high throughput and smart contract capability while remaining GPU and ASIC mineable via the Blake3 hashing algorithm. The AL BOX II Pro can mine ALPH directly on pools such as Herominers, Woolypooly, and Metapool, or sell hashpower on NiceHash. With Alephium's growing ecosystem and exchange listings, the AL BOX II Pro positions home miners to accumulate ALPH at a fraction of the cost of buying on-market.

Setup is straightforward — connect via Ethernet (RJ45), access Goldshell's web-based dashboard for pool configuration and performance monitoring, and the miner is ready to hash. The built-in dual-fan air cooling system maintains stable operating temperatures across Australia's climate range. Goldshell's interface supports remote management via mobile app or web browser, allowing you to monitor hashrate, temperature, and pool status from anywhere.

The AL BOX II Pro accepts 100–240V AC input, making it fully compatible with standard Australian 240V single-phase power. At 460W wall draw, daily electricity cost at typical Australian rates ($0.25–$0.35/kWh) ranges from approximately $2.76–$3.86 AUD — profitability will depend on ALPH price and network difficulty. The included power supply means no additional PSU purchase is required. A licensed electrician should be consulted for dedicated circuit sizing if running multiple units, in compliance with AS/NZS 3000:2018 wiring rules.

Specification	Value
PERFORMANCE
Algorithm	Blake3
Hashrate	950 GH/s ±3%
Power Efficiency	0.484 J/GH
Compatible Coins	Alephium (ALPH), NiceHash
POWER
Power Consumption	460W ±5% (at wall)
PSU	Included (built-in)
Input Voltage (AC)	100–240V AC (240V AU compatible)
Frequency	50/60 Hz
HARDWARE
Cooling	Dual-fan air cooling
Connectivity	Ethernet RJ45
Control Interface	Web dashboard + mobile app
PHYSICAL
Dimensions	198 × 96 × 150 mm
Weight	3.7 kg
Noise Level	35 dB
Operating Temp.	5°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10%–90% RH (non-condensing)
IN THE BOX
Included	Goldshell AL BOX II Pro unit, power supply, power cable

Australian Consumer Law Notice: All products sold by MinerHub come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality. Manufacturer warranty terms apply in addition to your statutory rights. All hashrate, power, and efficiency figures are manufacturer-stated typical values. MinerHub does not guarantee mining returns or profitability.