Braiins Pool (formerly Slush Pool, the world\'s first Bitcoin mining pool) is operated by Braiins, which also builds mining firmware (Braiins OS) and the Stratum V2 protocol. It is mining infrastructure, not an exchange.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Bitcoin mining pool + software |
| Heritage | World's first pool (Slush Pool) |
| Tech | Braiins OS, Stratum V2 |
| Role | Mining infra |
| Trading | Not an exchange / no trading venue |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Historic, trusted pool
- Braiins OS firmware
- Stratum V2 leadership
- Bitcoin-focused
Cons
- Pool centralization debates
- BTC-only focus
- No public market-data API for aggregation
Summary
Braiins Pool (ex-Slush Pool) is the original Bitcoin mining pool, paired with leading mining software. Mining infrastructure, not an exchange.