#1
Nym
Swiss mixnet/VPN project: NymVPN offers a 5-hop metadata-private mode and a faster 2-hop mode from $4.00/month (annual), plus NYM rewards for node operators.
no KYC
from $4 per month min $4
Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) Review (archive)
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// Review
by the bestcloudmining editorial desk · review version 1 · prose updated 2026-09-24 · facts as of 2026-09-24 · how we verify
Overview
Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) is no longer operating - as of 2026-09-24 the service is gone. This page stays up as an archive and a warning.
What you can rent
Was a decentralised RPC gateway/business built on Pocket Network You do not own the underlying hardware unless the provider explicitly says otherwise - with a contract you hold a claim on hashrate or compute for a term, not an asset you can resell.
Contract & terms
Minimum purchase: not documented. Contract term: not documented. Maintenance/fee: not documented. Payouts: not documented. Grove is winding down: official page is 'Thank You & Farewell - Grove is winding down. Where a term is not documented, assume it can change and get it in writing before paying.
Proof & verifiability
Proof of hashrate/compute is not documented. A vendor claim is not proof: check for a payout address, a pool worker you can watch, or a hardware attestation before trusting a large contract.
Reliability & history
High confidence (official farewell page) Noted concerns: . Facts not fully verified (reported) as of 2026-09-24 - start with the smallest possible purchase and test a payout before scaling up.
Pricing
Documented pricing: not documented - see the provider site. Payment methods not documented. KYC: unknown. Compare prices only in the same unit - a per-TH/s-day figure and a per-GPU-hour figure are not the same product.
Verdict
Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) is not operating - do not sign up. Working alternatives are in our comparison table.
++ What works
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-- What to watch
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Pricing reality check
| Documented price | see provider site |
|---|---|
| Notes | Grove is winding down: official page is 'Thank You & Farewell - Grove is winding down. |
Run the long math before paying: cloud mining calculator →
// Is Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) legit?
Short answer: Based on our checks as of 2026-09-24: Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) scores 3.9/10 in our weighted review. We logged no red flags. Facts are reported, not fully verified - test with a small purchase and a withdrawal first. User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.
| Status | dead |
|---|---|
| Operator | Grove (the original Pocket Network team) |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Proof | not documented |
| KYC | not documented |
Red flags
No red flags logged as of 2026-09-24.
What "legit" does not mean
A real, operating provider can still lose you money: with a contract you own no hardware, revenue follows coin price and difficulty, and most published contracts are priced so the seller comes out ahead. "Legit" means the operator exists and pays what its terms promise - not that the deal is profitable. Sources are listed under sources.
// Alternatives to Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team)
Same category, scored on the same criteria - so the comparison stays honest. Compare only in the same unit, and read the minimum, KYC and proof columns before switching.
#2
Helium IoT
Community-run LoRaWAN IoT network: hotspots earn HNT for coverage, device traffic is paid in USD-pegged Data Credits (1 DC = $0.00001).
no KYC
price on request min $0.500
#3
Sentinel (dVPN)
Cosmos-based layer-1 bandwidth marketplace: dVPNs from $0.033/day in USDC on Base, no KYC/accounts, with node hosts keeping 80% and 20% going to P2P stakers.
no KYC
from $0.033 per day min $0.033
#4
Helium Mobile
US consumer mobile service (Air $15/mo, Infinity $30/mo) on a hybrid Helium Hotspot + national 5G network, run by Affiniti Ventures; network operators earn HNT for carrier offload.
from $15 per month min $15
// Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) FAQ
What do I actually get from Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team)?
A rental of hashrate or compute. You do not own the hardware unless stated - the contract is the asset.
What is the total cost including fees?
Documented pricing: not documented - see the provider site. Fees: not documented - factor maintenance into any comparison.
Is there a minimum or a trial?
No minimum is documented - confirm with the provider.
How do payouts work?
Payout schedule is not documented.
Is it legit and verifiable?
Proof of hashrate/compute is not documented.
What happens if it shuts down?
In a contract you own no hardware, so if the operator disappears the contract is likely worthless - the pattern behind several documented collapses in our Scam Watch.
Should I use Grove (formerly Pocket Network core team) or just buy the coin or hardware?
If you cannot verify a payout and a clear term, buying the coin or owning a miner leaves you in control - run the numbers with our mining calculator first.
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