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Can a Miner Switch between PPLNS and PPS Pools Easily?

Yes, a miner can generally switch between pools with relative ease. The process involves simply reconfiguring their mining software to point to the new pool's server and port.

However, switching frequently in a PPLNS pool can be detrimental because the miner may leave before the pool finds a block, forfeiting their accumulated shares in the 'N' window.

What Is the Difference between the ‘Pay-Per-Share’ (PPS) and ‘Proportional’ (PROP) Reward Systems in Mining Pools?

What Is the Difference between PPS and PPLNS Mining Pool Reward Systems?

How Does the Pool Operator Calculate the PPS Payout Amount?

Why Are PPS Fees Typically Higher than PPLNS Fees?