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.
Glossar
PPLNS Pool
Methodology ⎊ PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares) is a mining pool compensation methodology that calculates payouts based on the number of shares submitted by a miner over a specific time window, known as the "N" shares.
PPLNS
Protocol ⎊ Perpetual Protocol (PPLNS) represents a decentralized options trading platform built on Ethereum, facilitating the issuance and trading of perpetual options contracts.
PPS Pools
Mechanism ⎊ PPS Pools, within cryptocurrency derivatives, represent a collaborative funding structure for options selling, specifically designed to mitigate individual capital constraints and distribute risk amongst participants.