Goldshell CK6

What Is the Goldshell CK6?

The Goldshell CK6 is an application-specific integrated circuit miner designed to perform the Eaglesong proof-of-work calculations used by the Nervos CKB blockchain.

It is commonly rated at approximately 19.3 terahashes per second while consuming about 3,300 watts of electrical power.

The miner was released as a high-performance successor to earlier Goldshell CKB mining machines.

Its specialized ASIC chips calculate Eaglesong hashes much more efficiently than ordinary computer processors or graphics cards.

The CK6 cannot be freely reprogrammed for unrelated mining algorithms because its electronic circuits were built for a narrow cryptographic workload.

It does not function as a cryptocurrency wallet, blockchain node, trading account, or storage device for mined coins.

The machine produces proof-of-work calculations, while the applicable blockchain records rewards and a separate wallet controls the receiving address.

The CK6 was designed for industrial or professionally prepared mining environments rather than normal desktop use.

Current Status of the Goldshell CK6

The Goldshell CK6 should be treated as legacy mining hardware in 2026.

The model does not appear among the products currently displayed in the official Goldshell shop.

Goldshell continues to provide a model-specific firmware file through its public support repository.

The current Goldshell firmware repository lists CK6 firmware version 2.2.7.

The continued availability of firmware does not mean that the CK6 remains in active production.

Most units available today are likely to be used, refurbished, privately resold, or retained by their original operators.

A legacy device may still perform valid mining work when its hash boards, fans, power supply, controller, firmware, and network connection remain functional.

Buyers should not assume that an older CK6 includes a manufacturer warranty, readily available replacement boards, or the same support offered for a current mining product.

Is Nervos CKB Still Active?

Nervos CKB remains an actively maintained public proof-of-work blockchain in 2026.

The official CKB node repository describes CKB as a public and permissionless Layer 1 blockchain using proof of work and an improved Nakamoto consensus design.

CKB node version 0.207.0 was released on June 10, 2026, and a release candidate for version 0.208.0 appeared in July 2026.

The current CKB software release history demonstrates continued protocol maintenance, security work, and network compatibility updates.

An active blockchain does not automatically make an older mining device profitable.

Mining economics still depend on network difficulty, total hash rate, reward rules, token value, electricity, pool terms, and the CK6’s efficiency compared with newer equipment.

Goldshell CK6 Specifications

Preserved CK6 specification records commonly list a nominal hash rate of 19.3 terahashes per second.

The commonly published power consumption is approximately 3,300 watts under rated operating conditions.

The chassis is commonly listed at approximately 264 millimeters by 200 millimeters by 290 millimeters.

The commonly reported miner weight is approximately 8.5 kilograms before adding shipping materials and external electrical equipment.

The cooling system uses four high-speed fans to move air through the miner and across its hash boards.

Wired Ethernet is the standard network connection for the CK6.

The commonly published noise rating is approximately 80 decibels.

Historical specifications generally list an operating-temperature range around 5 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius.

Actual hash rate, power consumption, temperature, and sound can differ because of firmware, hardware age, voltage quality, dust, fan condition, ambient temperature, pool latency, and manufacturing variation.

Goldshell CK6 Mining Efficiency

Mining efficiency compares electrical consumption with the amount of algorithm-specific work produced.

At 3,300 watts and 19.3 terahashes per second, the CK6 has a calculated efficiency of approximately 171 joules per terahash.

A lower joules-per-terahash figure generally indicates better energy efficiency when two machines perform the same Eaglesong workload.

Efficiency cannot be compared meaningfully across unrelated mining algorithms because each algorithm requires different calculations.

A newer Eaglesong ASIC may produce substantially more hash rate from the same amount of electricity.

An older CK6 may still be worth operating when its purchase cost is already recovered and electricity is inexpensive.

A highly efficient miner may still be a poor investment when its purchase price is too high or expected mining revenue is falling.

What Is Eaglesong?

Eaglesong is the proof-of-work hash function developed for the Nervos CKB blockchain.

The official Eaglesong specification describes a hash function designed around simplicity, novelty, security, and efficient implementation.

Eaglesong transforms input data into a fixed-size result that cannot practically be predicted without performing the required computation.

A miner repeatedly changes the nonce or other permitted block-header data and calculates a new result.

A valid block requires a result that satisfies the network’s current proof-of-work target.

Most attempted results fail and are discarded immediately.

The CK6 performs this repetitive workload through dedicated ASIC hardware.

Using Eaglesong somewhere in another software project does not automatically make that project compatible with the CK6.

The complete block format, target calculation, nonce handling, job protocol, and pool communication method must also match the miner’s supported implementation.

Why CKB Mining Uses ASICs

The current Nervos CKB mining guide states that modern CKB mining requires specialized ASIC hardware.

CPUs and GPUs can technically implement Eaglesong, but their performance is far below that of purpose-built mining chips.

The official CKB miner software includes historical CPU and GPU implementations that are useful for development and testing.

Those general-purpose implementations are not normally competitive with an industrial ASIC such as the CK6.

ASIC dominance means miners compete mainly through hardware efficiency, electricity pricing, facility quality, uptime, and access to capital.

How the Goldshell CK6 Mines CKB

The CK6 connects through Ethernet to a compatible mining pool or mining server.

The server obtains current blockchain information and prepares mining jobs based on candidate CKB blocks.

Each job contains data that the miner must process under the Eaglesong algorithm.

The CK6 distributes this work among its ASIC chips and tests a large number of possible nonce values.

A result satisfying the pool’s easier share target is transmitted back to the server as evidence of contributed work.

A result satisfying the full network target may allow the pool to submit a valid block to CKB nodes.

Full nodes independently verify the block’s proof of work, transactions, rewards, and consensus rules.

The network rejects a block that does not satisfy those rules even when an ASIC reports that it found a result.

What Is Hash Rate?

Hash rate measures the amount of algorithm-specific mining work performed during a period of time.

A rated output of 19.3 terahashes per second represents approximately 19.3 trillion Eaglesong hash attempts every second.

The local CK6 dashboard may display real-time, theoretical, short-term, or average hash rate.

A mining pool estimates effective hash rate from the shares it actually receives.

The pool estimate can temporarily move above or below 19.3 terahashes because share discovery is probabilistic.

A large difference lasting several hours can indicate rejected shares, network interruptions, overheating, unstable power, disabled chips, or damaged hash boards.

Profit calculations should use long-term accepted pool-side performance rather than only the highest number displayed by the miner.

Accepted Shares

An accepted share is a valid mining result that satisfies the difficulty assigned by the pool.

Pool share difficulty is normally lower than the full blockchain difficulty so that individual machines can demonstrate their work frequently.

Accepted shares allow the pool to estimate how much hash rate each connected miner contributed.

A share is not necessarily a complete CKB block and normally has no independent blockchain value.

The pool applies its chosen payment formula to accepted work when calculating payouts.

Rejected and Stale Shares

A rejected share is submitted work that does not satisfy the pool’s current requirements.

A stale share is usually work completed for an older mining job after the pool has already moved to new block information.

Network latency, packet loss, unstable internet service, or a geographically distant server can increase stale shares.

Hardware errors, overheating, unstable voltage, damaged chips, or unsupported modifications can increase invalid shares.

An incorrect pool address or incompatible mining protocol can cause most or all submissions to be rejected.

A persistent reject rate lowers real revenue even when the dashboard reports the expected theoretical hash rate.

Pool Mining vs Solo Mining

Pool mining combines the hash rate of many operators and distributes available rewards under a published payment method.

This approach normally produces smaller but more frequent payouts.

Solo mining gives an operator a block reward only when that operator independently finds a valid network-level solution.

A single CK6 may represent a very small percentage of the total CKB network hash rate.

This can make solo block discovery highly irregular and potentially unlikely during the machine’s remaining useful life.

Expected statistical revenue does not guarantee that a solo miner will find a block within any particular period.

Solo operation also requires a maintained CKB node, compatible mining software, correct reward settings, reliable connectivity, and continued technical administration.

Goldshell CK6 Electricity Consumption

A CK6 drawing 3,300 watts consumes 3.3 kilowatts while operating.

Continuous operation for 24 hours uses approximately 79.2 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

Continuous operation for 30 days uses approximately 2,376 kilowatt-hours.

At a hypothetical electricity rate of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour, the miner alone would cost approximately $7.92 per day.

The same hypothetical rate would produce an electricity charge of approximately $237.60 over 30 days.

The actual facility expense may be higher because ventilation, cooling, power conversion losses, networking, taxes, and demand charges can add costs.

Mining income should always be compared with the operator’s real utility bill rather than a national or online average.

Goldshell CK6 Heat Output

Nearly all electrical energy consumed by an air-cooled ASIC eventually becomes heat in the surrounding environment.

A continuous 3,300-watt CK6 releases approximately 11,260 British thermal units of heat per hour.

This heat output is similar to operating a powerful electric space heater continuously.

A small room, closet, garage, or unventilated cabinet can become dangerously hot.

Warm exhaust must be removed without allowing it to return directly to the miner’s intake.

Several CK6 units require facility-level airflow calculations rather than ordinary room ventilation.

Mechanical cooling can greatly increase the total electricity needed for mining.

Goldshell CK6 Noise

The CK6 is commonly rated near 80 decibels because its fans must move a large volume of air through a compact chassis.

Actual sound depends on room temperature, fan speed, dust, airflow restrictions, vibration, bearing condition, and measurement distance.

This sound level is normally unsuitable for bedrooms, living rooms, classrooms, and shared offices.

A sound-reduction enclosure must preserve enough airflow to remove more than three kilowatts of continuous heat.

Blocking the air path to reduce noise can cause thermal throttling, shutdowns, fan damage, or permanent hash-board failure.

Goldshell CK6 Electrical Requirements

The CK6 requires a properly designed high-voltage electrical installation.

Historical specification records commonly identify a 220-to-240-volt supply for the miner’s approximately 3,300-watt load.

A 3,300-watt device draws approximately 14.35 amperes at 230 volts before accounting for variation and conversion losses.

The circuit breaker, conductors, receptacle, plug, power cable, and power supply must all be rated for continuous operation.

A connector that physically fits is not proof that the circuit is electrically safe.

Lightweight extension cords, overloaded power strips, loose adapters, and undersized wiring can overheat and cause a fire.

A qualified electrician should evaluate voltage, grounding, circuit capacity, overcurrent protection, and local electrical requirements before installation.

Power Supply Requirements

The CK6 normally uses a high-capacity power supply suitable for approximately 3,300 watts of continuous miner output.

Goldshell’s current accessory and repair information identifies a 3,300-watt power-supply category compatible with the CK6 and several related professional models.

A used-machine package may or may not include the original power supply and mains cable.

The power supply should be inspected for burnt connectors, unusual fan noise, damaged cables, corrosion, unstable output, and signs of previous repair.

An unsuitable or failing power supply can damage functional hash boards.

Power connectors should be fully seated before electricity is applied.

How to Set Up a Goldshell CK6

The miner should first be inspected for physical damage, loose heatsinks, broken fans, burnt connectors, corrosion, and heavy dust.

The correct power supply and cable should be connected while the electrical circuit is switched off.

An Ethernet cable should connect the CK6 to a trusted router or network switch.

After startup, the miner normally requests a local network address through DHCP.

The operator can visit the official Goldshell miner discovery tool from a computer or phone connected to the same local network.

The discovered local address opens the miner’s browser-based dashboard.

The operator then unlocks the settings, adds a compatible Eaglesong pool, enters the worker information, and saves the configuration.

The dashboard should be monitored until temperatures stabilize and accepted shares appear at the pool.

Goldshell CK6 Dashboard

The dashboard can display the model, firmware version, pool connections, theoretical hash rate, average hash rate, temperatures, fan speeds, and hash-board status.

The operator should focus on sustained average performance rather than a rapidly changing momentary value.

A board reporting zero chips or zero hash rate may have failed to initialize.

Abnormal temperatures can indicate blocked airflow, sensor problems, loose heatsinks, or fan failure.

Goldshell’s current temperature guidance explains that dashboard versions may display chip temperature and average hash-board temperature separately.

Temperature protection should not be disabled merely to keep an overheating miner running.

Mining Pool Configuration

A compatible pool provides a server hostname, port, worker format, password convention, payout rules, and regional connection options.

The pool must explicitly support the CKB Eaglesong workload accepted by the CK6.

A server for a different mining algorithm will not become compatible simply because it uses the same communication port.

The nearest reliable regional server can reduce latency and stale shares.

Several backup pool entries can be stored so the miner can switch when its preferred server becomes unavailable.

Every server address should be verified because malicious firmware or unauthorized dashboard access can redirect hash rate to an attacker.

Worker Names

A worker name identifies one miner within a pool account or payout configuration.

Using a separate worker name for each CK6 makes it easier to identify low hash rate, downtime, or excessive rejected shares.

The required format may combine an account identifier or wallet address with a device name.

An incorrect separator or account name can prevent rewards from being credited correctly.

A worker name is not a wallet password, seed phrase, or private key.

CKB Payout Wallet Security

A mining pool normally requires only a public CKB receiving address or approved account identifier.

The pool does not need the wallet’s private key, recovery phrase, password, or encrypted backup.

The receiving address should be copied from a trusted wallet and checked carefully before mining begins.

The official Neuron wallet repository provides information about a full-node-based CKB wallet maintained within the Nervos ecosystem.

A small first payout can confirm that the address and pool configuration work before a significant balance accumulates.

Private keys controlling mining rewards should remain separate from the CK6 and its management computer.

Goldshell CK6 Profitability

CK6 profitability equals mining income minus every operating and ownership expense.

Revenue depends on accepted hash rate, CKB network difficulty, block issuance, transaction fees, pool accounting, token value, and uptime.

Expenses include electricity, ventilation, cooling, pool charges, repairs, network service, taxes, hosting, and hardware depreciation.

A profitability figure from the CK6’s launch period is not useful for evaluating the machine in 2026.

Even a current calculator provides only an estimate because token prices, difficulty, fees, and network hash rate can change quickly.

The operator should measure actual wall power and verify completed pool payouts before projecting long-term returns.

A miner can operate perfectly while losing money because electrical costs exceed the value of its rewards.

Mining Difficulty and CK6 Revenue

Mining difficulty determines how difficult it is to find proof of work accepted as a CKB block.

Difficulty can rise when more compatible hash rate joins the network.

A CK6 can continue producing 19.3 terahashes per second while earning a smaller share of available rewards.

Difficulty can fall when miners leave, but reduced competition does not guarantee profitability.

The market value of CKB, issuance schedule, fees, and electricity remain important.

Hardware performance and financial performance are therefore separate measurements.

Break-Even Analysis

A basic break-even estimate divides the total purchase and installation cost by expected daily net profit.

This simple calculation assumes that income, difficulty, electricity, uptime, and repair costs remain unchanged.

Those assumptions rarely remain stable throughout an ASIC miner’s remaining life.

A safer model includes lower token prices, rising difficulty, fan replacement, pool downtime, power-supply failure, and periods of zero hash rate.

A used CK6 should also be assigned a conservative resale value because demand for algorithm-specific legacy hardware can disappear.

A machine producing negative operating cash flow cannot recover its purchase cost under unchanged conditions.

Goldshell CK6 Firmware

Firmware controls the CK6’s pool connections, fan behavior, hash boards, networking, dashboard, temperature protection, and reporting functions.

The official Goldshell repository currently lists version 2.2.7 for the standard CK6.

Goldshell states that firmware does not need to be upgraded when the miner is already functioning correctly.

The official firmware-upgrade instructions warn against interrupting power during installation.

Pool settings, network information, and the current firmware version should be recorded before an update.

Firmware should be obtained only from an authenticated Goldshell source.

CK6 vs CK6 SE Firmware

The CK6 and CK6 SE are separate hardware models.

The official firmware repository provides CK6 version 2.2.7 and CK6 SE version 2.2.6 as different files.

A CK6 SE firmware package should not be installed on a standard CK6.

Cross-model installation can cause failed startup, missing hash boards, incorrect fan control, unstable operation, or a difficult recovery process.

The complete model name and serial label should be checked before any firmware file is uploaded.

Miner Interface Security

The CK6 dashboard should remain behind a trusted router or firewall.

The management interface should not be exposed directly to the public internet.

The administrator password should be changed from any known default during setup.

An attacker with dashboard access may replace pool information and redirect future mining revenue.

The attacker does not need the payout wallet’s private key to steal the machine’s hash rate.

Remote management should use strong authentication, restricted network access, and current software.

Cooling and Operating Environment

The CK6 needs a continuous supply of clean and cool intake air.

Dust, hair, fabric fibers, and other debris can block heatsinks and reduce cooling performance.

High humidity can promote corrosion, while sudden temperature changes can create condensation.

The machine should remain away from water, combustible materials, direct sunlight, and areas with poor ventilation.

Hot exhaust should be directed outdoors or into a properly designed heat-management system.

Repeated temperature alarms or shutdowns should be investigated instead of bypassed.

Routine Maintenance

The operator should regularly inspect temperatures, fan speeds, accepted hash rate, rejected shares, cables, and connectors.

Power must be disconnected before the miner is cleaned or physically serviced.

Compressed air should be used carefully so that fans are not forced to spin beyond their designed speed.

A grinding, rattling, or slow fan should be replaced before heat damages the hash boards.

Repeated restarts can indicate unstable power, overheating, firmware faults, or failing electronic components.

Maintenance records can help identify a gradual decline in efficiency or reliability.

Buying a Used Goldshell CK6

A used buyer should confirm that the machine is a standard CK6 rather than a CK6 SE, CK5, CK Lite, or another visually similar model.

The seller should provide clear photographs of the serial label, rated power, Ethernet port, fans, power connectors, and dashboard.

A useful performance test should show several hours of stable local hash rate and pool-side accepted work.

A short startup video does not prove that the miner can operate continuously.

The buyer should ask about overheating, hash-board repairs, replacement fans, modified firmware, corrosion, storage conditions, and previous electrical failures.

The power supply should be tested separately because unstable power can damage an otherwise functional CK6.

A used CK6 should normally be valued as out-of-warranty industrial equipment.

Common Goldshell CK6 Problems

Zero hash rate can result from an unavailable pool, incorrect settings, failed hash boards, thermal protection, firmware damage, or inadequate power.

Low hash rate can result from disabled chips, overheating, fan failure, unstable voltage, or a board that did not initialize.

High rejected-share rates can result from network delay, incompatible jobs, hardware errors, or incorrect pool details.

A missing local IP address can result from a damaged Ethernet cable, router isolation, DHCP failure, or control-board problems.

Goldshell’s current IP troubleshooting guidance recommends checking power, cables, router settings, official discovery tools, and the miner’s reset process.

Unexpected shutdowns can result from excessive temperature, weak power delivery, fan failure, or damaged components.

Missing payouts can result from an incorrect address, unmet threshold, pool failure, rejected work, or dishonest accounting.

Goldshell CK6 Scam Risks

Scammers may advertise nonexistent CK6 units with copied photographs and invented performance screenshots.

A fraudulent seller may show a working miner that is different from the device eventually shipped.

Fake firmware can redirect mining activity, install unauthorized access, or disable the control board.

A dishonest pool may display an invented reward balance while preventing withdrawals.

No seller, pool, or support agent needs a wallet seed phrase or private key to test the miner.

Guaranteed daily profit claims are not credible because mining income and cryptocurrency prices constantly change.

Payment, shipping, serial numbers, live performance, and seller identity should be verified before purchasing used hardware.

Advantages of the Goldshell CK6

The CK6 provides much more Eaglesong hash rate than small home-oriented CKB miners from the same period.

Its browser-based dashboard allows normal pool mining without requiring the operator to maintain a full CKB node.

Official model-specific firmware remains publicly available.

A functioning used unit may have a much lower purchase price than it did when originally released.

The miner can provide practical experience with industrial ASIC networking, electrical planning, airflow, pool management, and hardware monitoring.

Limitations of the Goldshell CK6

The CK6 consumes approximately 79.2 kilowatt-hours every day at its rated power.

It produces industrial noise and more than 11,000 British thermal units of heat per hour.

Its electrical requirements make it unsuitable for many ordinary household circuits.

The ASIC chips cannot be repurposed for unrelated mining algorithms or general computing.

Newer Eaglesong hardware may offer much better energy efficiency.

Legacy status creates uncertainty around replacement boards, repairs, warranty service, and resale demand.

Mining revenue can fall below electricity costs even when the machine performs exactly as specified.

How to Evaluate a Goldshell CK6

Confirm the complete model name before comparing specifications or firmware.

Measure total wall power rather than relying only on a dashboard estimate.

Compare pool-side accepted hash rate with the expected 19.3-terahash specification over several hours.

Review hardware errors, rejected shares, temperatures, fan speeds, and unexpected restarts.

Calculate electricity and cooling expenses using the actual local utility rate.

Verify that the selected CKB pool is active, compatible, transparent, and processing payouts.

Include repair risk, equipment age, and limited resale value when determining a purchase price.

Use conservative revenue assumptions because mining conditions can change rapidly.

FAQ

What does the Goldshell CK6 mine?

The Goldshell CK6 performs Eaglesong proof-of-work calculations for the Nervos CKB blockchain.

Is the Goldshell CK6 an ASIC miner?

Yes, it uses application-specific chips designed for the Eaglesong mining workload.

What is the Goldshell CK6 hash rate?

The commonly published rated hash rate is approximately 19.3 terahashes per second.

How much power does the CK6 use?

The commonly published rated consumption is approximately 3,300 watts.

What is the CK6 efficiency?

Its calculated efficiency is approximately 171 joules per terahash at the published hash rate and power level.

How much electricity does a CK6 use per day?

A constant 3,300-watt load uses approximately 79.2 kilowatt-hours per day.

How much electricity does a CK6 use per month?

Continuous operation uses approximately 2,376 kilowatt-hours over 30 days.

How much heat does the CK6 produce?

At rated power, it releases approximately 11,260 British thermal units of heat per hour.

How loud is the Goldshell CK6?

Historical specifications commonly rate the miner near 80 decibels.

Can the CK6 run in a bedroom?

Its noise, heat, and electrical requirements make it unsuitable for most bedrooms and normal living spaces.

Does the CK6 need high-voltage power?

Yes, historical specifications generally identify a 220-to-240-volt power requirement.

Can the CK6 run on a normal household outlet?

Many ordinary outlets and circuits are not suitable for its voltage and continuous 3.3-kilowatt load.

Does the CK6 support Wi-Fi?

The standard CK6 is normally connected through wired Ethernet.

Can the Goldshell CK6 mine Bitcoin?

No, Bitcoin uses SHA-256 rather than the Eaglesong algorithm supported by the CK6.

Can the CK6 mine any Eaglesong coin?

Only a network and mining server compatible with the miner’s complete Eaglesong job format and protocol can accept its work.

Is Nervos CKB still active?

Yes, the CKB node software and network continue to receive active maintenance and releases in 2026.

Is the CK6 still manufactured?

The model is absent from Goldshell’s current shop and should be treated as legacy hardware.

Can a used CK6 still mine in 2026?

A functioning unit can still submit valid Eaglesong work to compatible CKB mining infrastructure.

What is the current CK6 firmware?

Goldshell’s public repository currently lists CK6 firmware version 2.2.7.

Should I update a working CK6?

Goldshell states that a firmware update is unnecessary when the miner is already functioning correctly.

Can I install CK6 SE firmware on a CK6?

No, the standard CK6 and CK6 SE use separate firmware packages.

How do I find the CK6 on my network?

The official Goldshell discovery tool can identify the miner when it and the browser device are connected to the same local network.

Does the pool need my private key?

No, a mining pool normally needs only public payout information and never needs a seed phrase or private key.

Why is my pool hash rate lower than 19.3 terahashes?

Short-term variation is normal, while persistent underperformance can result from rejected shares, downtime, overheating, network delay, or hardware faults.

Why does my CK6 show zero hash rate?

Possible causes include an incompatible pool, failed hash board, firmware problem, thermal shutdown, or unstable power.

Why is the CK6 overheating?

Common causes include blocked airflow, dust, failed fans, hot intake air, recirculated exhaust, or damaged cooling components.

Is the Goldshell CK6 profitable?

Profitability depends on current rewards, network difficulty, token value, accepted hash rate, electricity, cooling, pool fees, repairs, and purchase cost.

Does a higher local hash rate guarantee higher payouts?

No, rewards depend on valid accepted pool-side work rather than only the number displayed locally.

What should I check before buying a used CK6?

Check the model label, firmware, stable pool hash rate, hardware errors, temperatures, fans, power supply, connectors, repairs, and seller credibility.

Can Goldshell recover a CKB wallet?

No, the mining hardware manufacturer cannot restore cryptocurrency when the owner loses every private key and recovery backup.

Conclusion

The Goldshell CK6 is a legacy Eaglesong ASIC miner built for the Nervos CKB proof-of-work network.

It is commonly rated at approximately 19.3 terahashes per second while consuming about 3,300 watts.

At that power level, continuous operation uses approximately 79.2 kilowatt-hours per day and produces about 11,260 British thermal units of heat per hour.

The miner’s high-voltage electrical load, industrial noise, and cooling requirements make it unsuitable for ordinary desktop or bedroom use.

The CK6 connects through Ethernet to a compatible pool that assigns work and calculates payouts from accepted shares.

It does not store CKB and never needs access to the payout wallet’s private key.

Nervos CKB remains actively maintained in 2026, but an active network does not guarantee profitable mining with older equipment.

Goldshell no longer displays the CK6 as a current retail product, although official firmware version 2.2.7 remains available.

A used unit should be evaluated through long-duration pool tests, wall-power measurements, fan inspection, temperature monitoring, and careful review of its repair history.

Profitability depends on accepted hash rate, CKB value, network difficulty, pool rules, electricity, ventilation, repairs, and equipment cost.

The Goldshell CK6 can still perform its intended proof-of-work calculations, but technical operation alone does not guarantee reliable payouts or financial profit.