What Are Your Real Odds of Solo Mining a Bitcoin Block?

What Are Your Real Odds of Solo Mining a Bitcoin Block?

Every ten minutes, someone finds a Bitcoin block. With a small miner on your desk, you are technically in the running every single time. But what are your actual odds? This guide breaks down the exact math — no hype, no hand-waving — so you can understand what you are signing up for. The Short … Read more

Every Bitcoin Solo Block Win: Complete Database 2026–2026

Every Bitcoin Solo Block Win: Complete Database 2026–2026

Home miners running small ASIC devices have found full Bitcoin blocks worth hundreds of thousands of dollars each. This page documents every confirmed solo block win from the open-source home mining era. All blocks listed here were verified on-chain via mempool.space or block explorers. All Confirmed Solo Block Wins # Block Date Device Hashrate Pool … Read more

NerdQaxe++ vs Avalon Nano 3S: Power User vs Plug-and-Play

NerdQaxe++ vs Avalon Nano 3S: Power User vs Plug-and-Play

The NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.1 and Canaan Avalon Nano 3S represent two different philosophies in solo Bitcoin mining. The NerdQaxe++ is built for miners who want maximum hashrate and full control through an open-source web interface. The Avalon Nano 3S? It’s for people who want to plug in a device, open an app, and start mining … Read more

NerdQaxe 2.9 TH/s Review: Budget Quad-Chip Solo Miner

NerdQaxe 2.9 TH/s Review: Budget Quad-Chip Solo Miner

Quick Verdict The NerdQaxe 2.9 TH/s is a four-chip BM1368 board running fully open-source AxeOS firmware. It sits in the sweet spot between entry-level lottery miners and the pricier NerdQaxe++ Rev 6.1. If you want actual quad-chip hashrate with complete firmware transparency, and you’re willing to trade some raw speed for a lower price tag, … Read more