Solo Bitcoin Miner Makes History
A solo miner recently made history by solving block 803,821 and receiving a 6.25 Bitcoin reward valued at $160,000. This accomplishment is quite rare for solo miners due to the increased mining difficulty. The miner used the Solo CKpool mining service and had a hash power of 1 PetaHash. Here are the key points:
– The solo miner achieved this reward when mining difficulty was at an all-time high of 52.39.
– Normally, mining Bitcoin with just 1 PetaHash is considered impossible compared to other solo miners with higher hash rates.
– Solo miners face challenges due to the increased popularity of BTC mining and the rise in network hash rate.
– The Solo CKpool allows miners to pool their mining power together, increasing their chances of solving a block.
– The miner joins two others who have achieved this feat in 2023.
Rise In Hashrate Triggers Surge In Mining Difficulty
The Bitcoin hashrate has been rapidly increasing, leading to a surge in mining difficulty. Here are the key points:
– The Bitcoin hashrate reached an all-time high in July.
– Mining difficulty also reached its all-time high in July.
– Since then, both hashrate and difficulty have slightly decreased.
– The solo miner’s achievement is even more impressive considering the current high hashrate and difficulty.
– As hashrate and difficulty continue to rise, such solo mining occurrences may become rarer.
The Winner: Bitcoin Network and Investors
The increased hashrate strengthens the Bitcoin network and suggests more interest in the digital asset, potentially leading to higher cryptocurrency prices.
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