When we talk about milestones in blockchain, numbers often tell the clearest story. Qubic Epoch 176 has now closed, and the results are more than just statistics — they are proof that Qubic mining is delivering real value and redefining what Useful Proof of Work (uPoW) can mean for the future.
A Record-Breaking Epoch
During Epoch 176, Qubic’s custom mining operation produced:
- 737 Monero (XMR)
- 6.5 million Tari (XTM)
Together, this amounted to approximately $208,700 in profitability, all within a single epoch. The profitability update shows that these earnings were immediately converted into 91.5 billion QUBIC, which were then burned at an average rate of $2,280 per billion (B).
This is not just accounting. Burning QUBIC directly impacts scarcity and long-term value. Every burn cycle reinforces the idea that Qubic mining is not only profitable but also sustainable by design.
Qubic’s Mining History in Perspective
Since the beginning of the experiment, the numbers have continued to grow:
- Over $2 million generated in total.
- 1 trillion QUBIC emitted.
- 5,650 Monero blocks mined.
These numbers are not hypothetical. They are the result of consistent Qubic mining cycles, proving that the uPoW model is not theory but reality.
Qubic vs. Monero Mining
The most important highlight of this profitability update is how Qubic compares directly with traditional Monero mining.
Community member Eko has been tracking live data across Discord, showing what many miners already know: Qubic Epoch 176 mining outperformed direct Monero mining in profitability. Miners who chose to run CPUs on Qubic earned more than they would have mining XMR directly.
This is a turning point. Monero mining has long been seen as the gold standard of CPU-based profitability, but Qubic’s uPoW is shifting that perception.
The Selfish Mining Experiment
Another key insight from the Epoch 176 profitability update is how Qubic managed its Monero mining operations. By applying Selfish Mining strategies, the Qubic pool maximized rewards without harming the Monero network.
Critics worried about “attacks” or disruption were quickly proven wrong. In fact, Monero developers themselves acknowledged and later replicated parts of this strategy. What looked like conflict turned into recognition — a subtle but powerful validation of Qubic’s execution.
Profitability in Context
With daily income ranging between $30,000 and $35,000, Qubic now ranks among the top protocols tracked by DeFiLlama. Unlike many DeFi projects, however, this profitability doesn’t come from speculation or unsustainable tokenomics. It comes from Qubic mining, where every CPU cycle contributes real computational work.
This is what separates Qubic Epoch 176 from ordinary updates: it proves that Useful Proof of Work (uPoW) generates tangible outcomes, not wasted electricity. Where Bitcoin turns power into security, and Ethereum PoS turns coins into validation, Qubic transforms computation into intelligence and profit.
Why Epoch 176 Matters
The profitability update of Qubic Epoch 176 isn’t just about record-breaking numbers. It’s a signal to the entire crypto industry:
- Qubic mining is more profitable than Monero mining.
- uPoW is sustainable, scalable, and efficient.
- Scarcity is reinforced through continuous burns.
- Every epoch is building the foundation of something larger than mining alone.
In the words of community members tracking the stats, Epoch 176 was a glimpse into the economic spine of Qubic. Each cycle, each burn, each block secured pushes the project further from being an experiment and closer to becoming an unstoppable force in decentralized computation.
From Profitability to Vision
The Epoch 176 profitability update is not just a recap — it is a reminder of why Qubic exists. The project has proven that Qubic mining can outpace traditional Monero mining, generate millions in value, and burn billions of tokens to secure scarcity.
But more importantly, it shows that Useful Proof of Work (uPoW) is not a dream. It is here, alive, and profitable.
As Qubic grows, each new epoch will not just be measured in coins mined or dollars earned, but in proof that the network is building something greater: intelligence born from computation, value born from usefulness.
Qubic Epoch 176 is not the end of a cycle — it’s the beginning of a new story in mining.
