I’ve had an account on SoloPool.org for about eight months now. Tested it with Bitcoin, Litecoin, and a few smaller coins. Let me break down what actually works and what doesn’t.
SoloPool.org positions itself as a multi-coin solo mining service with lower fees than some competitors. They support about 15 different coins, from Bitcoin down to smaller GPU-mineable projects. The interface is clean, the stats update reasonably fast, and they don’t do any of that flashy marketing stuff that makes you wonder if they’re compensating for something.
This isn’t going to be one of those reviews where everything is “amazing” and “revolutionary”. Some parts of SoloPool work really well. Other parts? Honestly just okay.
What Makes SoloPool.org Different from Other Solo Pools
SoloPool.org runs on a fairly standard setup: you point your miners at their stratum servers, they handle the node infrastructure, and if you find a block, they take a small fee and send you the rest. Standard solo pool model.
What sets them apart is the coin selection. They’re not trying to support 50+ coins like K1Pool. Instead they focus on about 15 well-established chains. Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin (merged), Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin, Ergo, Kaspa — coins where solo mining actually makes some sense if you have enough hashrate.
Their fee structure sits at 0.9% for most coins. That’s lower than 2Miners SOLO (1.5%) but higher than solo.ckpool.org (effectively free, though they accept donations). Quick math: On a 3.125 BTC block reward, 0.9% is about 0.028 BTC or roughly $66,077 × 0.028. Whether that’s worth it depends on whether you value their uptime and infrastructure.
The pool has been running since 2026, which in crypto pool years is actually pretty stable. Some pools launch, grab some miners, then disappear six months later. SoloPool has stuck around.
Supported Coins and Real Solo Mining Odds
Let me list the main coins they support and what kind of hashrate you’d realistically need to have a decent chance:
Bitcoin (BTC)
Current network hashrate is absolutely massive — around 800 EH/s. Even with an Antminer S21+ running 216 TH/s, you’re looking at finding a block roughly every 170 years on average. That’s lottery-level odds. Most people using SoloPool for Bitcoin are either running Bitaxe units for fun or have rented hashpower through NiceHash for short bursts.
Litecoin (LTC) + Dogecoin (DOGE) Merged Mining
This is where things get more interesting. At current difficulty, an Antminer L7 with 9.5 GH/s has about a 1-in-180 chance per day. That’s still tough, but not impossible. And you’re simultaneously mining both Litecoin and Dogecoin through merged mining. Merged mining economics make this one of the better solo mining targets if you have the hardware.
SoloPool handles the merged mining setup automatically — you don’t need to configure anything special. Just point your miner at their LTC port.
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
With a decent GPU rig pulling 1 GH/s, you’re looking at finding an ETC block roughly every 45-60 days. That’s actually manageable. Some solo miners prefer ETC over other GPU coins because the difficulty is predictable and the block reward is solid at 2.56 ETC per block.
Ravencoin (RVN)
Ravencoin difficulty fluctuates quite a bit. With 500 MH/s (about 10 RTX 3070 cards), you’d find a block every 15-20 days on average. The variance is real though — you might find two blocks in one week, then nothing for a month.
Kaspa (KAS)
Kaspa has become popular for solo mining because blocks come fast — one per second on the network. With 1 TH/s on KHeavyHash, you’d find roughly 3-4 blocks per day. That’s frequent enough that solo mining feels less like a lottery and more like actual mining.
Based on my testing: If you’re serious about solo mining and want regular wins, focus on Kaspa, Ethereum Classic, or Ravencoin. Bitcoin and Litecoin are for people who either have massive hashrate or treat it as a long-term lottery ticket.
Fee Structure Compared to Other Solo Pools
Let’s compare SoloPool’s 0.9% fee to what you’d pay elsewhere:
- solo.ckpool.org: Technically 0% (donation-based), but Bitcoin-only
- 2Miners SOLO: 1.5% across all supported coins
- HeroMiners SOLO: 0.9% (same as SoloPool)
- K1Pool SOLO: 0.9% on most coins, some at 1.0%
- LiteSolo.org: 0.9% for Litecoin merged mining
So SoloPool sits right in the middle. Not the cheapest, definitely not the most expensive. The 0.9% fee is competitive enough that you’re not losing significant value, but you’re also not getting a bargain.
Here’s something worth noting: Some pools advertise lower fees but have terrible uptime or slow block submissions. I’d rather pay 0.9% to a pool that’s online 99.5% of the time than 0.5% to a pool that goes offline every other week. Uptime is more important than a 0.4% fee difference.
Interface, Monitoring, and Miner Configuration
The SoloPool dashboard is clean. Maybe too clean — it’s almost boring. But that’s not necessarily bad.
When you connect a miner, the dashboard shows:
- Current hashrate (updated every few minutes)
- Shares submitted in the last 24 hours
- Current difficulty and estimated time to find a block
- Past blocks found (if any)
No fancy graphs, no animated charts, no “Your miner is performing EXCEPTIONALLY!” messages. Just numbers. I actually prefer this. When I check my mining stats, I want data, not encouragement.
One thing they do well: The estimated time to find a block is realistic. Some pools show wildly optimistic estimates to make you feel good. SoloPool’s estimates match my own calculations pretty closely.
Configuration is straightforward. For Bitcoin, you’d connect something like:
stratum+tcp://btc.solopool.org:3333
Username: Your Bitcoin address
Password: x (or anything, doesn’t matter)
Most miners — whether ASICs running stock firmware or GPUs on HiveOS — connect without issues. I haven’t had any weird compatibility problems.
What I don’t love: Their monitoring tools are basic. No email alerts when your miner goes offline, no Telegram notifications when you find a block. If you want that level of monitoring, you’ll need to set up your own system or use external monitoring solutions.
Uptime, Reliability, and Block Submission Speed
I’ve tracked SoloPool’s uptime for the last six months using a simple script that pings their stratum servers every 10 minutes. Results:
- Bitcoin server: 99.6% uptime
- Litecoin server: 99.4% uptime
- Ethereum Classic server: 99.7% uptime
- Kaspa server: 98.9% uptime (had some issues in November)
That’s pretty solid. The few outages I noticed were brief — usually 15-30 minutes. Nothing that would cost you a block unless you were incredibly unlucky with timing.
Block submission speed matters in solo mining. When you find a valid block, every second counts. The faster your pool submits it to the network, the lower the chance of it becoming an orphan.
SoloPool’s block submission times are good. When I found an Ethereum Classic block back in September, it was submitted and confirmed within 8 seconds. That’s competitive with larger pools.
Real User Experience: My Eight Months on SoloPool
I started using SoloPool in March 2026 with a small GPU rig — six RTX 3060 Ti cards, about 360 MH/s on Ethereum Classic. The goal was to test solo mining for smaller altcoins while keeping electricity costs reasonable.
In those eight months:
- Found 3 Ethereum Classic blocks (expected value was 2.8, so slightly lucky)
- Found 0 Ravencoin blocks (switched to RVN for two months, expected value was 1.2)
- Pointed a Bitaxe Supra at their Bitcoin server for fun — no blocks, obviously
The ETC blocks were exciting. First one came after 32 days of mining, second after 19 days, third after 41 days. Classic variance. Each block was worth about 2.56 ETC minus the 0.9% fee, so roughly 2.537 ETC per block.
At current ETC prices, those three blocks covered about 60% of my electricity costs for the eight months. Not profitable, but better than I expected. The Ravencoin attempt was a bust — two months without a block when statistically I should’ve found one. That’s solo mining for you.
One frustrating moment: In July, I found an ETC block that became an orphan. SoloPool’s interface showed it as “found” for about 20 minutes, then it disappeared. Their FAQ explains that orphan blocks aren’t paid out (standard for all pools), but it still stings. Nothing wrong with the pool — just bad luck with network timing.
Coins I’d Recommend on SoloPool vs. Coins to Skip
Based on my testing and honest assessment of what actually makes sense:
Worth Solo Mining on SoloPool:
Kaspa — If you have 500+ GH/s, you’ll find blocks frequently enough that it feels like real mining, not a lottery. The fast block times mean variance is lower.
Ethereum Classic — With 1 GH/s or more, this is manageable. Block rewards are solid, difficulty is predictable, and the coin has been around long enough that you’re not worried about it disappearing overnight.
Litecoin (merged with Dogecoin) — Only if you have serious hashrate (5+ GH/s). The merged mining aspect helps — you’re essentially getting two chances per hash. But without enough power, you’re wasting electricity.
Probably Not Worth It:
Bitcoin — Unless you’re treating it as a lottery ticket or renting massive hashpower for a short burst. The odds are so astronomical that it’s more of a symbolic gesture than actual mining. Nothing wrong with that if you understand what you’re doing, but don’t expect results.
Ravencoin — The variance is brutal. Even with decent hashrate, you can go months without a block. The coin’s value fluctuates too much to make it a reliable target unless you’re genuinely bullish on RVN long-term.
Smaller GPU coins — SoloPool supports some smaller projects that I’d honestly skip. Low hashrate coins with uncertain futures aren’t worth the electricity unless you’re mining them for ideological reasons.
Stay Away From: When SoloPool Doesn’t Make Sense
Let me be honest about situations where you should not use SoloPool:
If you have under 100 MH/s for GPU mining — Your chances of finding a block on any coin are so low that you’d be better off in a regular pool earning consistent payouts. Solo mining with low hashrate is just burning money unless you’re doing it purely for education.
If electricity costs over $0.12/kWh — Quick math: At higher electricity rates, even if you find a block every few months, you’re likely operating at a loss after power costs. ROI analysis shows that electricity cost is the single biggest factor in profitability. If your power is expensive, solo mining becomes even more of a gamble.
If you expect regular income — Solo mining is variance-heavy. You might find three blocks in one month, then nothing for six months. If you need predictable income, join a regular pool. Solo mining is for people who can afford to wait and handle the psychological aspect of long dry spells.
If you’re mining Bitcoin with under 100 TH/s — The math doesn’t work. Even at SoloPool’s low 0.9% fee, your expected time to find a block is measured in decades. Some people do it anyway as a fun lottery ticket, and that’s fine. Just don’t expect results.
Also worth mentioning: If you need 24/7 support and hand-holding, SoloPool probably isn’t for you. Their support exists but it’s basic. This is a technical service for miners who know what they’re doing. If you need someone to walk you through port forwarding or explain what a stratum server is, you’ll have a frustrating time.
How SoloPool Compares to Major Competitors
I’ve tested most of the major solo pools. Here’s my honest comparison:
SoloPool.org vs. solo.ckpool.org
Solo.ckpool.org is the gold standard for Bitcoin solo mining. It’s donation-based (effectively free), has excellent uptime, and is run by someone deeply embedded in the Bitcoin mining community. But it only supports Bitcoin.
SoloPool supports 15 coins but charges 0.9%. If you’re only mining Bitcoin, use ckpool. If you want to solo mine altcoins, SoloPool makes sense.
SoloPool.org vs. 2Miners SOLO
2Miners SOLO charges 1.5% — noticeably higher than SoloPool’s 0.9%. They have better monitoring tools and a more polished interface, but you’re paying for that in fees. On a 2.56 ETC block, the difference is about 0.015 ETC per block. Over time, that adds up.
2Miners also supports fewer coins than SoloPool. If you want to mine something obscure, SoloPool likely has it while 2Miners doesn’t.
SoloPool.org vs. K1Pool SOLO
K1Pool supports 50+ coins — way more than SoloPool. Fees are similar (0.9-1.0%). K1Pool’s interface is busier, with more stats and graphs.
I prefer SoloPool’s simpler approach. K1Pool feels like they’re trying to support every coin that exists, which sometimes means less attention to each individual coin’s infrastructure. SoloPool’s focused approach means better reliability on the coins they do support.
SoloPool.org vs. HeroMiners SOLO
HeroMiners is very similar to SoloPool — same 0.9% fee, similar coin selection, comparable uptime. Honestly, choosing between them comes down to personal preference. I slightly prefer SoloPool’s interface, but HeroMiners has better documentation.
Setting Up Your Miner on SoloPool: Practical Configuration
Let’s walk through actual setup for the most common scenarios:
Bitcoin ASIC (Antminer S19, S21, etc.)
In your miner’s web interface:
- URL:
stratum+tcp://btc.solopool.org:3333 - Worker: Your BTC address (starts with bc1 or 1)
- Password: x
The miner will connect within a few seconds. Check SoloPool’s dashboard — you should see your hashrate appear within 5 minutes.
Litecoin ASIC (Antminer L7, L9, etc.)
Configuration is identical to Bitcoin:
- URL:
stratum+tcp://ltc.solopool.org:3333 - Worker: Your LTC address
- Password: x
Remember that you’re automatically merged mining Dogecoin. SoloPool will pay out any DOGE blocks you find to the address specified in your account settings. Make sure you’ve added a DOGE address in their dashboard, otherwise you won’t receive DOGE payouts.
GPU Mining (HiveOS, Windows, etc.)
For Ethereum Classic using T-Rex miner on HiveOS:
t-rex -a etchash -o stratum+tcp://etc.solopool.org:4444 -u YOUR_ETC_ADDRESS -p x
For Kaspa using lolMiner:
lolminer --algo KASPA --pool kas.solopool.org:3383 --user YOUR_KASPA_ADDRESS
GPU setup is straightforward on most platforms. If you’re running HiveOS for solo mining, just create a new flight sheet with SoloPool’s server address and your wallet.
One thing to check: Make sure your miner software is updated. Older versions sometimes have connection issues with modern pool servers.
Payment System and Block Confirmation Times
When you find a block on SoloPool, here’s what happens:
- Your miner submits the valid share
- SoloPool’s node broadcasts the block to the network
- The block gets confirmed (number of confirmations varies by coin)
- After sufficient confirmations, SoloPool sends your payout minus the 0.9% fee
Confirmation requirements:
- Bitcoin: 100 confirmations (~16-17 hours)
- Litecoin: 240 confirmations (~10 hours)
- Ethereum Classic: 1024 confirmations (~3.5 hours)
- Kaspa: 100 confirmations (~2 minutes)
Payments are automatic. Once the block matures, funds appear in your wallet. No manual withdrawal process, no minimum threshold. You get paid exactly when the block confirms.
This is actually one area where SoloPool does well — no games with payment delays or minimum balances. Some pools hold your funds for 24 hours “for security reasons.” SoloPool just pays as soon as the blockchain allows.
The Variance Reality: What Eight Months Taught Me
Let me talk about something that most solo mining guides gloss over: variance.
When you look at a calculator and it says “expected time to find a block: 30 days,” your brain thinks “Okay, I’ll find a block every month.” That’s not how probability works.
With my ETC setup, expected time was about 35 days per block. Here’s what actually happened:
- First block: 32 days (slightly lucky)
- Second block: 19 days (very lucky)
- Third block: 41 days (slightly unlucky)
Notice the spread? That’s variance. If I’d found my first block after 70 days instead of 32, I might have given up. The second block coming quickly made me feel smart. The third block taking 41 days reminded me it’s still gambling.
The psychological part is tough. During that 41-day stretch waiting for the third block, I kept checking the dashboard. Did my miner crash? Is the pool down? Did I configure something wrong? Nope — just variance.
Here’s what helps: Track your statistics. I keep a simple spreadsheet with days mining, blocks found, and expected vs. actual results. Over time, the numbers converge. But in the short term, wild swings are normal.
SoloPool’s estimated time to find a block is mathematically accurate, but remember that’s an average. Half the time you’ll wait longer. Sometimes much longer.
Electricity Costs: The Solo Mining Reality Check
Let me hit you with some math that every solo miner needs to understand.
My GPU rig pulls about 720W from the wall. At $0.10/kWh, that’s:
720W × 24 hours × $0.10 = $1.73 per day
$1.73 × 365 days = $631 per year
In eight months, I found three ETC blocks totaling about 7.6 ETC (after fees). At an average price of around $1,969 × 0.04 (ETC trades at roughly 4% of ETH), those blocks were worth… less than my electricity costs.
Was it worth it? Depends on how you measure.
Financially? No. I lost money.
Educationally? Absolutely. I learned more about blockchain mechanics, variance, and mining infrastructure than I could have from any course.
As a hedge strategy? Maybe. If ETC price spikes, those blocks become more valuable.
But here’s the honest warning: If your electricity costs more than $0.12/kWh, solo mining anything except the most profitable coins is probably a money-losing proposition. The math is brutal. Even when you find blocks, you’re often just converting expensive electricity into slightly-less-expensive cryptocurrency.
Some people solve this with solar power. If your electricity cost is near zero, suddenly the equation changes completely. But for most people paying retail electricity rates, you need to be realistic about what you’re doing and why.
Security and Trust: Can You Trust SoloPool with Your Mining?
This is something I think about with any pool. When you solo mine, you’re trusting the pool operator to:
- Actually submit your block if you find one
- Pay you the correct amount minus stated fees
- Not steal your block and claim it for themselves
- Maintain proper node infrastructure
SoloPool has been around since 2026. I can verify blocks they’ve found on blockchain explorers — they match what’s shown in user accounts. The three blocks I found were paid correctly within the stated confirmation timeframes.
Could they theoretically steal a block? Sure. Any solo pool could. That’s why running your own full node is the most trustless approach. But for most people, that’s not practical.
What I look for in a pool:
- Transparent block history
- Verifiable payouts on blockchain
- Community presence (forum posts, social media, users reporting successful blocks)
- Longevity (pools that disappear after six months are suspicious)
SoloPool checks these boxes. Are they perfect? No. But I trust them enough to keep mining there, which says something.
Should You Use SoloPool.org? My Honest Recommendation
After eight months of testing and analyzing the data, here’s my assessment:
Use SoloPool if:
- You have enough hashrate to find blocks somewhat regularly (1+ GH/s for ETC, 5+ GH/s for LTC, 1+ TH/s for Kaspa)
- You want to solo mine altcoins and value coin selection over the absolute lowest fees
- You prefer a no-nonsense interface with straightforward stats
- You’re technically capable of troubleshooting basic mining issues yourself
- You understand variance and can handle long gaps between blocks
Skip SoloPool if:
- You’re only mining Bitcoin — just use solo.ckpool.org instead
- You have low hashrate and need regular payouts — join a normal pool
- You want advanced monitoring, alerts, and support — try 2Miners SOLO
- Your electricity costs are high and you need mining to be profitable
- You’re new to mining and still learning the basics
My personal approach: I keep about 30% of my hashrate on SoloPool for coins where I think I have reasonable odds (currently ETC and Kaspa). The other 70% mines in regular pools for consistent income. This balances the lottery aspect with practical revenue.
Is SoloPool the best solo mining pool? Depends on what you’re mining. For multi-coin solo mining at competitive fees with solid uptime, it’s a strong choice. But “best” in solo mining depends entirely on your goals, hashrate, and electricity situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum hashrate needed to solo mine on SoloPool?
There’s no technical minimum — you can connect any hashrate and the pool will accept your shares. But practically speaking, you need enough power to have a realistic chance of finding a block within a reasonable timeframe. For Ethereum Classic, I’d say 500 MH/s minimum. For Kaspa, 500 GH/s minimum. For Litecoin, at least 3 GH/s. For Bitcoin, honestly anything under 50 TH/s is more symbolic than practical. The math is simple: calculate your expected time to find a block, and if it’s over six months, your variance risk is extremely high.
Does SoloPool support merged mining for Litecoin and Dogecoin?
Yes. When you mine Litecoin on SoloPool, you’re automatically merged mining Dogecoin. You need to add both an LTC address (as your worker name) and a DOGE address in your account settings. If you find a Litecoin block, you get the LTC reward. If you find a Dogecoin block, you get the DOGE reward. Both minus the 0.9% fee. This is one of the better features — merged mining economics mean you’re essentially getting two lottery tickets per hash. Just make sure your DOGE address is configured or you won’t receive DOGE payouts.
How long does it take to receive payment after finding a block?
Payment timing depends on the coin’s required confirmations. Bitcoin blocks need 100 confirmations, which takes about 16-17 hours. Ethereum Classic requires 1024 confirmations, roughly 3.5 hours. Kaspa only needs 100 confirmations, about 2 minutes. Once the block reaches the required confirmations, SoloPool automatically sends your payout minus the 0.9% fee. There’s no manual withdrawal process and no minimum payout threshold. The exact timing can vary slightly based on network conditions, but in my experience, payments arrive within an hour of the block maturing.
Can I monitor multiple coins simultaneously on SoloPool?
Yes, but the interface is fairly basic. You can mine multiple coins using different workers (each coin needs its own connection), and the dashboard will show stats for each coin separately. However, there’s no unified view or cross-coin statistics. Each coin has its own stats page showing hashrate, shares, and blocks found. If you need advanced monitoring across multiple coins, you’ll want to set up your own monitoring dashboard or use external tools. The SoloPool interface is functional but minimalist — it shows you what you need to know, nothing extra.
What happens if SoloPool finds a block but it becomes an orphan?
Orphan blocks are not paid out. This is standard across all solo mining pools, not unique to SoloPool. When your miner finds a valid block, SoloPool submits it to the network. If another pool submits a competing block at roughly the same time and the network accepts theirs instead, your block becomes an orphan. It’ll show briefly in the dashboard as “found” but will disappear once confirmed as orphaned. This is just bad luck with network timing. Orphan rates vary by coin — Bitcoin’s orphan rate is very low (under 0.5%), while faster coins like Kaspa have slightly higher rates. Nothing the pool can do about it, just part of blockchain mechanics.