
HighTide's Material Bits
A mod for Minecraft Java Edition that adds some new items named "Bits" that are compacted versions of nuggets and non nuggetable materials (eg; diamond, emerald, copper, and netherite).
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About this Mod
What Is It?
HighTide's Material Bits is a Minecraft Java mod that adds many new items that are named "Bits". These items are one step lower than the lowest crafting point for any material in Minecraft. These could be:
- Iron Nugget > Iron Bit
- Gold Nugget > Gold Bit
- Diamond > Diamond Bit
Available Versions
How to Install HighTide's Material Bits on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "HighTide's Material Bits". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
HighTide's Material Bits server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is HighTide's Material Bits compatible with fabric?
HighTide's Material Bits officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with HighTide's Material Bits – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if HighTide's Material Bits consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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