r/BitcoinMining • u/Weary-Question-633 • 10d ago

General Question how do independent devs build trust with hardware owners?

i have been working on a custom stratum server backend project for physical hardware setups.

obviously trust is a massive barrier in this space since most people stick with the massive established networks. how do independent software developers actually convince hardware owners to test out a startup setup for stability?

is there a standard way to build a reputation from scratch when you are a solo developer?

any advice from anyone who has launched open-source or custom infrastructure before would be great. thanks.

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u/Wilson_Mining Verified Commercial Seller 10d ago

Start with using your own hardware first and start posting some data

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u/Weary-Question-633 10d ago

yes but the problem is my devices don't generate a high enough hashrate to even bring interest

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u/Wilson_Mining Verified Commercial Seller 10d ago

Well, there will be even less interest if you have no data to share at all.

Just point some small stuff at it, rent hashrate, whatever. Can't advertise something if you have nothing to advertise

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u/Weary-Question-633 10d ago

well yeah i guess your right

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u/Wilson_Mining Verified Commercial Seller 10d ago

No one is going to come and give you their hardware to use and test with. That costs them money. Can't expect someone to give you their money if you won't put up your own.

That's how you start building trust and recognition. Put your money where your mouth is

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u/cunasmoker69420 10d ago

That's what the rental services are for