user3029: Is it possible to use my bitcoin asic miner to mine testnet bitcoin coins? Is there special software I need? can I join a testnet pool or is there even such a thing?

user45114: Yes, this should works since they both use the same algotherm but just a different network.

user92132: Yes... they both use SHA256. However, be aware that Bitcoin Test Net and Bitcoin are different. 

3029: <p>Is it possible to use my bitcoin asic miner to mine testnet bitcoin coins? Is there special software I need? can I join a testnet pool or is there even such a thing?</p>
 45114: <p>Yes, this should works since they both use the same algotherm but just a different network.</p>
 92132: <p>Yes... they both use SHA256. However, be aware that Bitcoin Test Net and Bitcoin are different. </p>
