lolMiner Solo Mining Guide: Ergo, Flux & Alephium Setup

Why lolMiner Is My Go-To Software for GPU Solo Mining

I’ve tested pretty much every GPU mining software out there. Some are bloated, some crash randomly, and some eat 2-3% of your hashrate in dev fees without telling you clearly. lolMiner stands out because it’s stable, efficient, and supports the three GPU coins that actually make sense for solo mining in 2026: Ergo, Flux, and Alephium.

Let me break this down: lolMiner is mining software developed specifically for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. It supports a solid range of algorithms including Autolykos v2 (Ergo), ZelHash (Flux), and Blake3 (Alephium). The developer fee sits at 0.7-1.5% depending on the algorithm, which is fair compared to alternatives.

I started using lolMiner about eight months ago after getting frustrated with TeamRedMiner’s configuration files. Within two weeks, I had documented every setting that mattered for solo mining. This guide compiles everything I learned.

Important detail: This is not a general mining guide. We’re focusing exclusively on solo mining configuration — meaning you’re pointing lolMiner directly at your own node or a solo mining pool. If you’re looking for regular pool mining, there are hundreds of generic guides out there. This isn’t one of them.

Installing and Configuring lolMiner for Solo Mining

Download lolMiner from the official GitHub releases page. Version 1.88 is current as I write this. Extract it to a folder — I use C:mininglolminer on Windows and ~/mining/lolminer on Linux.

The basic command structure looks like this:

Windows:
lolMiner.exe –algo ALGORITHM –pool POOL_ADDRESS –user WALLET_ADDRESS –pass x

Linux:
./lolMiner –algo ALGORITHM –pool POOL_ADDRESS –user WALLET_ADDRESS –pass x

For solo mining specifically, you’ll either point to your own full node or use a solo mining pool like solo.ckpool.org (for Bitcoin, but the principle applies). Each coin handles this differently, which I’ll cover in the coin-specific sections.

One thing that tripped me up initially: lolMiner uses different parameter names than other miners. It’s –pool instead of -o, and –user instead of -u. Small detail, but it matters when you’re copying commands from other guides.

GPU Configuration and Overclocking Settings

Before we get into coin-specific configurations, let’s talk about GPU tuning. Solo mining means you need maximum efficiency because you might go months without finding a block. Running your cards at stock settings wastes electricity.

Based on my testing with various NVIDIA and AMD cards:

• NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti: Core clock +100, Memory +1200, Power limit 70% — delivers around 125 MH/s on Autolykos v2 at 130W
• AMD RX 6800: Core 1300 MHz, Memory 2100 MHz, Power limit -20% — hits roughly 140 MH/s on Autolykos v2 at 140W
• NVIDIA RTX 4070: Core +150, Memory +1500, Power limit 75% — pushes about 170 MH/s on Autolykos v2 at 150W

These numbers naturally depend on your silicon lottery and cooling setup. I tested these settings for a week before writing about it. Your mileage will vary by maybe 5-10%.

Use MSI Afterburner on Windows or CoreCtrl on Linux to apply these settings. lolMiner itself doesn’t include built-in overclocking tools, which I actually prefer — one tool for one job.

Solo Mining Ergo with lolMiner: Complete Configuration

Ergo runs on the Autolykos v2 algorithm and remains the most interesting GPU coin for solo mining in my opinion. Current network hashrate sits around 25 TH/s, block time is 2 minutes, and the block reward is 66 ERG (decreasing slightly each block due to Ergo’s emission schedule).

Current ERG price: $0.3491

Let me be direct about the math: With a single RTX 3060 Ti at 125 MH/s, you control 0.000005% of the network. Your expected time to find a block? Roughly 6.5 years. That’s the reality. Solo mining Ergo makes sense if you either have multiple GPUs or you’re doing it for the learning experience and lottery aspect.

Setting Up Your Ergo Full Node

Download the Ergo node software from ergowiki. You’ll need about 60 GB of disk space for the blockchain. Initial sync takes 6-12 hours depending on your internet connection and SSD speed.

Edit the ergo.conf file to enable mining:

ergo.conf settings:
ergo.node.mining = true
ergo.node.offlineGeneration = false
ergo.node.useExternalMiner = true
ergo.wallet.secretStorage.secretDir = “/path/to/wallet”

Your node will run on port 9053 by default. This is the address lolMiner connects to.

lolMiner Command for Ergo Solo Mining

Windows command:

lolMiner.exe –algo AUTOLYKOS2 –pool 127.0.0.1:9053 –user YOUR_ERG_WALLET_ADDRESS –pass x –apiport 8080

Linux command:

./lolminer –algo AUTOLYKOS2 –pool 127.0.0.1:9053 –user YOUR_ERG_WALLET_ADDRESS –pass x –apiport 8080

Replace YOUR_ERG_WALLET_ADDRESS with your actual Ergo wallet address. The –apiport parameter enables the web interface on http://localhost:8080 where you can monitor your hashrate and statistics.

If you don’t want to run your own node, you can use a solo mining pool, but understand that they typically charge 1-2% on top of lolMiner’s dev fee. Solo.ergo.opal-pool.com is one option. The command would look like this:

lolMiner.exe –algo AUTOLYKOS2 –pool solo.ergo.opal-pool.com:3050 –user YOUR_ERG_WALLET_ADDRESS –pass x

Expected Hashrates and Power Consumption

Here are the numbers I measured across different GPUs running lolMiner with Autolykos v2:

• RTX 3060 Ti: 125 MH/s at 130W (0.96 MH/W efficiency)
• RTX 3070: 150 MH/s at 145W (1.03 MH/W efficiency)
• RTX 3080: 220 MH/s at 230W (0.96 MH/W efficiency)
• RX 6700 XT: 135 MH/s at 135W (1.00 MH/W efficiency)
• RX 6800 XT: 160 MH/s at 165W (0.97 MH/W efficiency)

The RTX 3070 offers the best efficiency in my testing. If you’re building a dedicated solo mining rig, that’s the card I’d recommend — though availability and pricing fluctuate constantly.

At $0.10/kWh electricity cost (adjust for your actual rate), a single RTX 3070 costs you about $3.50 per month to run 24/7. Over a year, that’s $42. Keep that number in mind when calculating your break-even scenarios.

Solo Mining Flux with lolMiner: ZelHash Setup

Flux (formerly ZelCash) uses the ZelHash algorithm, which is basically Equihash 125,4 with some modifications. Network hashrate currently hovers around 80 MS/s (megasol per second), block time is 2 minutes, and block reward is 37.5 FLUX.

Current FLUX price: $0.0230

The solo mining odds here are actually somewhat better than Ergo. With a single RTX 3060 Ti delivering around 42 MS/s (megasol), you’re looking at approximately 3-4 years expected time to block. Still a lottery, but a slightly better lottery.

I have mixed feelings about Flux for solo mining. The project focuses heavily on decentralized cloud infrastructure, which is interesting, but the coin price has been pretty volatile. Do your own research on the fundamentals before committing hardware.

Running a Flux Full Node

Flux requires more commitment than Ergo because running a full node actually requires specific hardware tiers. For solo mining purposes, you need at minimum a Cumulus node: 2 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD, and consistent uptime.

Download FluxOS from the official Flux GitHub. Installation is more complex than Ergo — you’re essentially setting up a mini server. The documentation walks through it, but budget a few hours for setup and troubleshooting.

The node runs on port 16125 by default. Once synced and running, you can point lolMiner at it.

lolMiner Configuration for Flux Solo Mining

Windows command:

lolMiner.exe –algo ZELDEV –pool 127.0.0.1:16125 –user YOUR_FLUX_WALLET.worker –pass x

Linux command:

./lolminer –algo ZELDEV –pool 127.0.0.1:16125 –user YOUR_FLUX_WALLET.worker –pass x

Note that lolMiner calls the algorithm ZELDEV rather than ZelHash. Same thing, different name. The .worker suffix after your wallet address is optional but helps if you’re running multiple rigs.

Alternative solo mining pools for Flux include solo.flux.org and solo.flux.hashpool.eu, both charging around 1.5% pool fee.

Flux Hashrate and Efficiency Numbers

Based on my testing, here’s what different GPUs deliver on ZelHash with lolMiner:

• RTX 3060 Ti: 42 MS/s at 125W
• RTX 3070: 50 MS/s at 140W
• RTX 3080: 75 MS/s at 220W
• RX 6700 XT: 48 MS/s at 130W
• RX 6800 XT: 58 MS/s at 160W

Flux is less power-hungry than Autolykos v2, which matters if electricity cost is your main concern. The RX 6700 XT offers solid efficiency here at about 2.7 kH/W.

Something worth noting: ZelHash performance scales differently than other algorithms. Cards with more CUDA cores don’t always win. I’ve seen the RTX 3060 Ti punch above its weight class relative to higher-tier cards.

Solo Mining Alephium with lolMiner: Blake3 Configuration

Alephium uses the Blake3 algorithm and operates on a sharded blockchain architecture — basically, it runs multiple parallel blockchains that all interact. Network hashrate is currently around 2 TH/s, and each shard produces blocks independently.

Current ALPH price: $0.0787

Here’s where it gets interesting for solo miners: Alephium’s sharded design means you can theoretically find blocks more frequently than on a single-chain coin with similar total hashrate. With a decent GPU, you might see a block every 1-2 years instead of 3-4 years.

I tested Alephium solo mining for three months with a two-GPU setup. Found zero blocks, which was expected, but the node setup was smoother than Flux and the community is pretty helpful when you run into issues.

Setting Up Alephium Full Node

Download the Alephium full node from their GitHub releases. You’ll need about 25 GB of storage currently — significantly less than Ergo or Flux. Sync time is around 2-4 hours with a good connection.

Edit the user.conf file in your Alephium data directory:

user.conf settings:
alephium.mining.miner-addresses = [“YOUR_ALPH_ADDRESSES”]
alephium.mining.api-interface = “127.0.0.1”
alephium.mining.api-port = 10973

Important detail: Alephium requires separate mining addresses for each shard. With four shards by default, you need four separate addresses. The wallet interface generates these automatically.

lolMiner Command for Alephium Solo Mining

Windows command:

lolMiner.exe –algo ALPH –pool 127.0.0.1:10973 –user YOUR_ALPH_ADDRESS –pass x

Linux command:

./lolminer –algo ALPH –pool 127.0.0.1:10973 –user YOUR_ALPH_ADDRESS –pass x

You can also mine through woolypooly’s solo pool at alph-solo.woolypooly.com:3106, though again you’re adding their fee on top.

Alephium Hashrate Benchmarks

Blake3 is computationally lighter than Autolykos v2 or ZelHash. Here are the numbers from my testing:

• RTX 3060 Ti: 950 MH/s at 115W
• RTX 3070: 1.15 GH/s at 130W
• RTX 3080: 1.75 GH/s at 210W
• RX 6700 XT: 1.05 GH/s at 125W
• RX 6800 XT: 1.30 GH/s at 155W

The efficiency on Blake3 is really solid. An RTX 3070 pulls 8.8 MH/W, significantly better than the other algorithms we’ve covered. Lower power consumption means solo mining Alephium costs less per day in electricity.

At $0.10/kWh, running a single RTX 3070 24/7 on Alephium costs about $3.15 per month or roughly $38 annually. Marginally cheaper than Ergo.

Comparing the Three: Which Coin Should You Solo Mine?

Let me give you my honest assessment after mining all three with various GPU configurations.

Ergo is my favorite for solo mining if you’re okay with long expected block times. The project has strong fundamentals, active development, and the community actually uses the blockchain for DeFi applications. Liquidity is decent, so if you hit a block, you can sell without crashing the price. Downside: highest electricity cost per card and longest expected time to block with moderate hashrate.

Flux is okay but not great. Better block odds than Ergo due to lower network hashrate, but the project feels less proven to me. The whole decentralized cloud angle is interesting, but so far adoption hasn’t exploded. Coin price volatility makes the math harder to calculate. I’d rank it second of the three options.

Alephium is worth considering if power efficiency matters most to you. The sharded blockchain design gives you more frequent block opportunities than single-chain coins, which makes the lottery feel slightly less impossible. Blake3 also runs cooler and quieter than Autolykos v2. Main concern: smaller community and less established ecosystem compared to Ergo.

The honest answer? If you’re serious about solo mining GPU coins, split your hashrate across two of them. I run 60% on Ergo and 40% on Alephium currently. That balances strong fundamentals with reasonable power costs.

Stay Away From: Generic Pool Mining Guides for lolMiner

Most lolMiner guides online focus on pool mining with revenue optimization. They’ll tell you to mine the most profitable coin of the day and autoswitch constantly. That strategy makes zero sense for solo mining.

Solo mining requires commitment to one coin for months or years. You need to run a full node, understand the blockchain, and believe enough in the project to gamble on finding blocks. Autoswitching defeats the entire purpose.

Also stay away from guides that recommend mining coins with network hashrates above 100 TH/s unless you have a warehouse full of GPUs. The math doesn’t work. Your odds become so infinitesimal that you’re essentially burning electricity for nothing.

Optimizing lolMiner Performance for Solo Mining

Let’s cover some advanced configuration options that actually matter for solo mining.

Dual Mining and Why You Shouldn’t

lolMiner supports dual mining — simultaneously mining two different coins. For example, Autolykos v2 + Blake3 on the same GPU.

In pool mining, this can increase total revenue by maybe 5-10%. In solo mining, it’s pointless. You’re splitting your hashrate between two lotteries, reducing your odds on both. Stick to single-algo mining when solo mining.

Adjusting Intensity and Memory Settings

lolMiner includes parameters for GPU intensity and memory allocation. Most guides tell you to max these out. For solo mining, that’s actually not ideal.

Running at 100% intensity increases your hashrate by maybe 2-3% but also raises power consumption by 8-10% and produces more invalid shares. Since you’re already playing a lottery, the hashrate gain barely affects your block odds, but the efficiency loss costs you real money in electricity.

I run my cards at 90-95% intensity using the –intensity parameter. Example:

lolMiner.exe –algo AUTOLYKOS2 –pool 127.0.0.1:9053 –user YOUR_WALLET –pass x –intensity 90

This balances hashrate with power efficiency. Over months of 24/7 mining, the electricity savings add up.

Monitoring and Statistics

lolMiner provides a built-in API on port 8080 (or whatever you set with –apiport). Point your browser at http://localhost:8080 to see real-time stats: current hashrate, shares submitted, GPU temperatures, power draw.

For solo mining specifically, pay attention to share difficulty and submission timing. Your full node might accept shares but not actually work on them if your node is stuck or desynced. I check the API dashboard daily to confirm everything looks normal.

You can also integrate lolMiner stats into monitoring tools like Grafana. I have a simple dashboard that tracks hashrate and power consumption across multiple rigs, which helps spot issues before they cost me days of mining time.

The Real Math: Electricity Costs vs Block Rewards

Let me walk through an actual profitability scenario because this is where most solo mining dreams die.

Assume you have one RTX 3070 mining Ergo at 150 MH/s. Current network hashrate: 25 TH/s. Block reward: 66 ERG. Current ERG price: $0.3491.

Your expected time to find a block: (25,000,000 MH/s ÷ 150 MH/s) × 2 minutes = roughly 6.3 years

Your electricity cost at $0.10/kWh: 145W × 24 hours × 365 days × 6.3 years = 8,003 kWh × $0.10 = $800.30

Your block reward: 66 ERG at current prices

You need ERG to be worth at least $12.13 per coin just to break even on electricity after 6.3 years. That’s before considering hardware depreciation, internet costs, or your time spent maintaining the setup.

If electricity costs you $0.15/kWh, the break-even ERG price rises to $18.19. See how sensitive this is?

Always do the math before you start mining — hope is not a strategy. This applies to Flux and Alephium as well. Factor in realistic coin prices, actual electricity costs, and the very real possibility that hardware fails before you find a block.

When Solo Mining Actually Makes Sense

I’m not trying to discourage you. Solo mining can make sense in specific situations:

• You have essentially free or very cheap electricity (under $0.05/kWh)
• You own multiple GPUs and can aggregate significant hashrate
• You believe strongly in a coin’s long-term value and plan to hold regardless of current price
• You’re mining for the learning experience and lottery aspect, not purely profit

That last point matters more than people admit. Solo mining teaches you about blockchain architecture, node operation, and network dynamics in ways that pool mining never will. There’s value in that education even if you never hit a block.

Hardware Recommendations for lolMiner Solo Mining

If you’re building a dedicated solo mining rig, here’s what I’d recommend based on testing various configurations.

Avoid going crazy on GPU quantity until you’ve run the numbers. Four RTX 3070s mining Ergo still gives you an expected block time of 1.5+ years. Scale gradually and understand the odds at each step.

For more general GPU mining advice, check out our Best GPUs for Solo Mining in 2026 guide.

Troubleshooting Common lolMiner Solo Mining Issues

Here are problems I’ve encountered and how to fix them.

lolMiner Connects But Shows Zero Hashrate

Usually means your GPU drivers are outdated or conflicting. Update to the latest NVIDIA or AMD drivers and restart. On Linux, verify that you have the correct OpenCL libraries installed.

Another possibility: Your overclocking settings are too aggressive and the card is throttling. Reset to stock clocks and test, then reapply overclocks gradually.

Full Node Rejects All Shares

Your node is probably not fully synced. Check the node logs and verify you’re on the latest block. Ergo nodes sometimes get stuck requiring a manual checkpoint — check the official Discord for guidance.

Also confirm your wallet address in the lolMiner command is correct. Typos happen, especially with 50+ character addresses.

Hashrate Is Lower Than Expected

Compare your actual numbers against benchmarks. If you’re 20-30% below expected hashrate, check:

• GPU temperature — thermal throttling kicks in around 80-85°C for most cards
• PCI-e riser quality if using a mining rig frame — cheap risers cause issues
• Background processes consuming GPU resources
• Virtual memory / page file size on Windows — Autolykos v2 needs at least 16 GB

Random Crashes or Restarts

Usually power-related. Either your PSU is undersized for the total system load, or individual GPU power connectors are loose. I once spent two days troubleshooting crashes that turned out to be a slightly loose 8-pin connector.

Also possible: unstable overclocks. Memory overclocks especially can cause errors that don’t show up immediately but manifest as crashes after hours of runtime.

Alternatives to lolMiner for Solo Mining These Coins

lolMiner isn’t the only option, though it’s my preferred choice. Here are alternatives:

TeamRedMiner: Primarily for AMD GPUs. Offers similar hashrates on Autolykos v2 and slightly better performance on some algorithms. Configuration file syntax is more complex, which I find annoying. Dev fee is 1-2% depending on algorithm.

T-Rex Miner: NVIDIA-only miner with strong performance on Autolykos v2. I measured about 3-5% higher hashrate compared to lolMiner on RTX 3000 series cards. However, dev fee is 1% and the software is closed-source, which makes some people uncomfortable.

GMiner: Supports both AMD and NVIDIA. Performance is competitive with lolMiner. My issue with GMiner is the 2% dev fee — that’s double what lolMiner charges for most algorithms.

For comparison context, you might also want to check our guides on other mining software like XMRig for solo mining Monero, CGMiner, and BFGMiner for ASIC-based coins.

I stick with lolMiner because it works reliably, updates regularly, and the developer is responsive in the community forums. Sometimes boring and stable beats flashy and temperamental.

Secure Your Winnings

Finding a solo block means receiving 3.125 BTC directly to your wallet — currently worth over $250,000. That amount should never sit on an exchange.

Two hardware wallets we recommend for solo miners:

Ledger Nano X (~$149) — Industry standard, supports BTC natively
Buy Ledger Nano X

Trezor Model T (~$179) — Open-source firmware, strong community trust
Buy Trezor Model T

FAQ: lolMiner Solo Mining Guide

How long does it take to find a block solo mining Ergo with lolMiner?

That naturally depends on your setup. With a single RTX 3070 at 150 MH/s and current network hashrate around 25 TH/s, expect roughly 6-7 years per block. Adding more GPUs scales proportionally — two RTX 3070s cut that to 3-3.5 years. These are statistical averages; you could find a block tomorrow or never find one.

Does lolMiner work with ASIC miners?

No. lolMiner is GPU mining software exclusively for AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. ASIC miners require different software like CGMiner or BFGMiner. If you’re interested in ASIC solo mining, check out our Antminer S21 guide or Antminer KS7 review.

Can I solo mine multiple coins simultaneously with lolMiner?

Technically yes through dual mining mode, but I don’t recommend it. Dual mining splits your GPU’s computational power between two algorithms, reducing your hashrate on both. For solo mining where you’re already playing a lottery, splitting hashrate makes the odds worse on both coins. Focus on one coin at a time.

Is solo mining Flux more profitable than Ergo with lolMiner?

Depends entirely on coin prices and network hashrate when you find a block — if you find a block. Flux currently offers slightly better odds due to lower network hashrate, but Ergo has stronger liquidity and fundamentals in my assessment. Calculate the math for your specific electricity cost and risk tolerance. Neither is objectively “more profitable” for solo mining; they’re different lotteries with different odds.

What’s the minimum GPU for solo mining with lolMiner?

You can technically solo mine with any GPU that delivers measurable hashrate, but anything below an RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT makes the odds so astronomical that it’s essentially pointless. An RTX 2026 mining Ergo would take 10+ years expected time to block. At that point you’re mining purely for the lottery experience, not any realistic expectation of profit. For serious solo mining attempts, start with at least one mid-range current-gen card.