# Mining on Ascraeus

Miners can join the Ascraeus testnet with two types of devices, Deimos and Helium hotspots.

## Mining with Deimos

Deimos is the edge node device for the OORT Decentralized Edge Network (OORT DEN). Each Deimos is a small device with computing and storage capabilities suitable for any household setting. Learn more about [Deimos](https://docs.oortech.com/oort-den/den-edge-nodes) and [Deimos tokenomics](https://docs.oortech.com/oort-den/den-edge-nodes/edge-node-tokenomics).

Make sure to purchase Deimos only from OORT official [ecosystem partners](https://docs.oortech.com/oort-den/eco-partners).

**Purchase Deimos** --> [**Browse eco partners**](https://docs.oortech.com/oort-den/eco-partners/official-eco-partners).

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Each ecosystem partner will be reviewed and approved by the OORT Foundation, but we advise doing your own research as a vendor listing does not equal endorsement or recommendation.
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## Mining with Helium Hotspots

Current Helium miners need to contact their Helium hotspot manufacturers to join the Ascraeus testnet.


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