Goldshell HS1 Plus (105GH)

105 GH/s Handshake at 115W and 1.095 J/GH. ±5 percent tolerance on both. This is an upgrade from the original HS1 which produced 50 GH/s at 57W. The HS1 Plus doubled hashrate at double power. Single algorithm: Handshake only. No Siacoin capability unlike the HS Box and HS Box II.

No. The HS1 Plus connects to a PC via USB cable. The PC runs Goldshell mining software that controls the device, configures pools, and monitors hashrate. The miner draws power from its own 12V PSU through a PCIe 6-pin connector, not from the PC. But the PC must remain on and running the mining software for the HS1 Plus to operate. This is fundamentally different from the Box series (HS Box, HS Box II, KA Box, etc.) which are standalone devices with their own web interfaces, Ethernet/WiFi, and operate without a connected PC.

A PC (Windows, Mac, or Linux, basic specs sufficient) running Goldshell mining software. A USB cable (included) connecting the HS1 Plus to the PC. The included 12V/15A power adapter plugged into any 100 to 240V outlet, connected to the HS1 Plus via PCIe 6-pin. Stable internet on the PC. The PC connects to the mining pool; the miner connects to the PC. The PC must remain on continuously during mining.

No. The HS1 Plus mines Handshake (HNS) only. Dual algorithm support (HNS and SC via Blake2B-Sia) was introduced with the HS Box (May 2021) and continued through the HS Box II, HS Lite, and HS3 SE. For Siacoin mining capability from a silent desktop device, the HS Box (235 GH/s HNS / 470 GH/s SC) or HS Box II (460 GH/s HNS / 1,200 GH/s SC) provide dual algorithm options.

34 dB from a single fan, 1 dB below the Box series standard of 35 dB. The quietest mining device in Goldshell's entire HS lineup. Completely inaudible from the next room. At 34 dB the HS1 Plus operates in any environment including bedrooms and quiet offices without anyone registering its presence. The host PC's fan noise will likely be louder than the HS1 Plus itself.

HS Box at 235 GH/s HNS / 470 GH/s SC (standalone, Ethernet, dual algorithm, 35 dB). HS1 Plus at 105 GH/s HNS only (USB to PC, single algorithm, 34 dB). The HS Box delivers 2.2 times more HNS hashrate plus Siacoin capability in a standalone form factor. The HS1 Plus costs less, draws less power (115W versus 230W), and weighs less (400g versus 2 kg). For operators who already have a PC running 24/7 and want the absolute cheapest HNS entry at minimum power, the HS1 Plus fills that niche. For everyone else, the HS Box or HS Box II is the straightforward upgrade.

At standard residential rates, no. At $0.08 per kWh: approximately $0.04 daily revenue, $0.22 daily electricity, -$0.18 daily loss. Monthly electricity approximately $6.62. The daily loss ($0.18) is among the smallest in the entire ASIC mining market. Mining HNS on the HS1 Plus is a micro scale speculative position. The operator spends roughly $6.62 monthly (less than a fast food meal) to accumulate HNS tokens betting on future Handshake adoption and price appreciation.

157 x 97 x 86 mm at 400 to 450 g. Lighter than a soda can. Palm sized. Aluminum shell casing. The smallest and lightest mining device in Goldshell's entire product lineup across all algorithms. Sits on a desk, shelf, or next to a PC tower. The included 12V/15A PSU is physically larger than the miner itself.

Bitcoin Merch lists 5 to 35 degrees Celsius at 10 to 90 percent humidity. MM lists 5 to 45 degrees Celsius. The 35 degree ceiling is consistent with other Goldshell products. Mycistore recommends ambient room temperature not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. At 115W the HS1 Plus produces approximately 392 BTU per hour, negligible thermal impact.

12V DC via PCIe 6-pin from the included 12V/15A power adapter. The adapter accepts standard 100 to 240V AC input from any wall outlet worldwide. At 115W the adapter draws approximately 1 amp at 110V. No circuit considerations. The power adapter is separate from the USB data connection to the PC.

Yes. Goldshell's mining software supports multiple USB connected devices on a single PC. Each HS1 Plus needs its own PSU and USB port. A standard 15 amp 110V circuit supports approximately 15 HS1 Plus units (1,725W total). Fifteen units produce approximately 1,575 GH/s (1.575 TH/s), exceeding the HS Lite's 1,360 GH/s at slightly less collective noise. The PC USB controller and available ports limit the practical maximum per PC.

Yes. Goldshell's official listing confirms "Power Adapter(In package): 12V~15A." The included PSU connects to any 100 to 240V outlet and supplies 12V DC to the HS1 Plus via PCIe 6-pin connector. No external PSU sourcing needed.

Connect the included 12V/15A PSU to the HS1 Plus via PCIe 6-pin and plug into any outlet. Connect USB cable from HS1 Plus to PC. Install Goldshell mining software on the PC. Open the software, detect the HS1 Plus device, configure Handshake pool URL and HNS wallet address. Start mining. Total setup approximately 15 to 20 minutes including software installation.

All Handshake (HNS) mining pools that support standard Stratum protocol: 6block, AntPool, DxPool, ViaBTC, Poolflare. Pool configuration is done through the Goldshell mining software on the PC, not on the device itself. Pool fees typically 2 to 4 percent.

Handshake is a decentralized blockchain managing DNS root zone records through blockchain auctions, replacing ICANN controlled domain resolution. HNS is the native token for name registration, renewal, and transfer. Exchange availability has narrowed since 2023. Research HNS token liquidity and Handshake development community activity before committing hardware capital.

Minimal. Quarterly dust wipe of the single fan grille. Monitor hashrate through Goldshell mining software on the host PC. Keep the mining software and PC OS updated. Released October 2020, units have over five years of field data, among the longest operational track records in the ASIC market.

Yes, with the understanding that it requires a PC to operate. For beginners already comfortable with installing PC software, the HS1 Plus offers an extremely low cost introduction to mining ($6.62 monthly electricity, very small daily loss). The USB connection makes it physically simple: plug in power, plug in USB, install software, mine. For beginners who prefer a standalone plug and mine experience, the Box series (HS Box, HS Box II) offers that without a PC requirement.

No practical hosting arrangement exists. The HS1 Plus requires a connected PC to operate and generates approximately $0.04 daily revenue. Hosting infrastructure and PC allocation costs would dwarf mining revenue. The HS1 Plus is exclusively a self operated desk device.

Only if you want the absolute cheapest mining device in Goldshell's catalog at the absolute lowest monthly running cost. At $6.62 monthly electricity and approximately -$0.18 daily loss, the HS1 Plus is the smallest financial commitment to HNS mining. Buy if: you have a PC running 24/7 anyway and want to add HNS mining at trivial incremental cost, you want the lightest and smallest ASIC miner available (400g, palm sized), or you are a collector of early Goldshell hardware. For standalone operation or dual algorithm capability, the HS Box or HS Box II is the upgrade. The HS1 Plus is a historical product from before the Box series existed.

Direct standalone upgrades: Goldshell HS Box (235 GH/s HNS / 470 GH/s SC, standalone, Ethernet, 35 dB), Goldshell HS Box II (460 GH/s HNS / 1,200 GH/s SC, standalone, four modes, 35 dB). Within HS family for more hashrate: HS Lite (1,360 GH/s HNS, 50 dB), HS3 SE (930 GH/s HNS, 55 dB Silent Edition). For cross algorithm niche mining at similar form factor: Goldshell KA Box (1.18 TH/s Kaspa, 35 dB), Goldshell CK Box II (2.1 TH/s Nervos, 35 dB), Goldshell AL Box II Pro (950 GH/s Alephium, 35 dB). For Bitcoin at ultra small scale: Bitaxe Gamma 601 (1.2 TH/s SHA-256 solo lottery).