Hashnest.com

Hashnest.com (Hashnest) — Category: CEX

Hashnest.com is a cryptocurrency cloud-mining / hashrate marketplace historically associated with Bitmain Technologies (the ASIC manufacturer behind the Antminer line) and closely tied to AntPool (a mining pool operated by Bitmain). (en.wikipedia.org)

Identity / operator

• Hashnest has been described in multiple references as a Bitmain-backed (or Bitmain family) service/brand, alongside other Bitmain mining brands. (en.wikipedia.org)
• It has also been characterized as routing miners “by default” toward AntPool, reflecting the operational linkage between the services. (cryptolinks.com)

What it did (why it’s categorized as “CEX”)

• In practice, Hashnest functioned as a centralized platform where users could obtain exposure to mining via cloud hashrate contracts (i.e., buying/selling or leasing hashing power managed by the operator rather than running one’s own hardware). This custodial/managed model is commonly grouped under centralized services (CEX-style) rather than decentralized protocols. (cryptolinks.com)

Current status (as of early 2026, per public directories)

• Some public crypto-site directories list Hashnest as defunct / down permanently, indicating the service is no longer operating as it once did. (cryptolinks.com)