Dubai, 11 May 2026 EMCD, a global cryptocurrency mining pool and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Vnish, a leading developer of ASIC firmware solutions. The partnership introduces an integrated mining solution combining pool infrastructure and firmware optimization to improve efficiency, stability, and profitability for miners.
The collaboration connects two core layers of mining operations — firmware and pool — into a unified system. Through this integration, miners gain access to chip-level autotuning, dynamic load balancing, and real-time monitoring of device performance, connection quality, and reject rates within a single environment. The solution is designed to increase effective hashrate and reduce operational losses.
According to company data, inefficient configurations can reduce mining performance by up to 25%, while network-related issues can lead to an additional 2–5% revenue loss. Even 1% downtime can result in approximately 3.5 days of lost mining annually. The integrated EMCD and Vnish solution addresses these inefficiencies by combining firmware optimization with high-availability pool infrastructure, delivering up to 99.9% uptime and low-latency connectivity.
“Mining today is defined by operational efficiency rather than nominal hashrate, – said Konstantin Zherebtsov, General Manager of Mining Pool EMCD. — Our partnership with Vnish is focused on providing miners with a proven, integrated solution that improves performance, reduces losses, and potentially might increase overall profitability.”
Vnish firmware enables chip-level optimization that can reduce energy consumption by up to 25%, improve efficiency by 8-20% compared to stock firmware, and increase hashrate by up to 24%. Integrated with EMCD’s infrastructure, this allows miners to optimize both hardware and network performance simultaneously.
“By integrating firmware and pool infrastructure, we are eliminating fragmentation in mining operations,” said Evgeny Kislov, CBDO Vnish. — “This gives miners full visibility and control over their performance and allows them to achieve higher efficiency without additional hardware investment.”
About EMCD
EMCD is the global cryptocurrency mining pool and infrastructure provider — unifying wallet, P2P, yield and liquidity tools, and white-label infrastructure in one platform. Founded in 2017 as an early industrial BTC mining operation in Europe, EMCD now serves users and businesses worldwide. Today, individuals manage and grow their digital assets while businesses integrate EMCD’s APIs to deliver branded Web3 experiences. Committed to security, reliability and transparency, EMCD’s mission is to make it simpler for individuals and businesses to build, earn and transact with digital assets.
In addition to the current integration, both companies plan to continue expanding their collaboration through future infrastructure improvements and broader support for mining operators of different scales. The partnership is expected to focus on enhancing automation tools, improving monitoring systems, and simplifying miner management through more centralized controls and analytics. By combining firmware optimization with reliable pool infrastructure, EMCD and Vnish aim to provide a more streamlined mining experience that supports operational transparency and long-term stability.
As the cryptocurrency mining industry becomes increasingly competitive, efficiency and uptime remain key priorities for miners seeking sustainable operations. Integrated technologies that reduce downtime, optimize device performance, and improve energy management are becoming essential components of modern mining infrastructure. EMCD and Vnish believe that partnerships between infrastructure providers and firmware developers can help address many of the operational challenges faced by miners today.
The companies also noted that future development efforts may include additional customization options, expanded compatibility across ASIC devices, and enhanced reporting capabilities designed to help miners better manage performance across large-scale operations. Through this collaboration, EMCD and Vnish aim to support the continued evolution of professional mining infrastructure within the broader digital asset ecosystem.
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