Well, this is some solid and explicit guide. However, I think solo mining of bitcoin can be likened to buying lottery tickets instead of a steady paycheck.
The safety first is spot on, especially with those cheap PSUs with high tendency of electrical fires. Keeping the system cool and with a steady power source/ network
Thank you
@MusaMohamed and
@Goodwater87 for these valuable additions. You've hit the nail on the head regarding the
Lottery aspect.
In 2026, solo mining isn't a business plan; it's a statement of support for the network decentralization wrapped in a lottery ticket. As I see it, there is zero mathematical certainty of a block reward given the current difficulty and electricity parity. We are essentially "buying luck" with hashpower.
@
Goodwater87, your point about safety is paramount. People often forget that a cheap PSU is a ticking time bomb. High-quality hardware isn't just about efficiency; it's about not burning your house down for a
1-in-a-million chance.
I see solo mining as a digital library of experience you learn the core code, you understand the hardware, and you participate in the consensus. If a block hits, it's a miracle. If not, the knowledge gained is the real steady paycheck.
Is anyone here still running old S19s for lottery purposes, or is everyone moving to small-scale Bitaxe-style setups for the efficiency?
