On July 26, 2025, a solo bitcoin miner mined block 907,283, claiming a full reward of 3.125 BTC worth about $372,700. This rare success occurred amid high network difficulty and large-scale operations dominance.
The Unique Case of the Solo Miner
According to reports, a solo miner using Solo CKPool succeeded in mining block 907,283, managing to surpass competition from millions of miners relying on persistence and luck. The block included 4,038 transactions and $3,400 in fees.
How Solo CKPool Works
Solo CKPool offers the opportunity for individual mining using shared infrastructure. Unlike traditional pools that split rewards, miners receive the entire payout only if they find the block. This increases small miners' chances of receiving full rewards, albeit with high risks.
The Odds and Rarity of Solo Mining
In today’s environment, solo mining has become extremely challenging. The network difficulty has reached 127 trillion, and the chances to mine a block are approximately 1 in 4.26 million for a miner with 1 PH/s. This makes rare successes particularly special, reminding us of bitcoin’s decentralization ideals.
Despite rising competition and challenges in the industry, the rare successes of solo miners highlight the spirit of decentralization and the potential for significant achievements even against extremely unfavorable odds.
