On July 3, 2025, a solo miner achieved a remarkable feat by mining an entire Bitcoin block, which is a rare occurrence in the mining world.
Amazing Odds of Solo Mining
As reported by journalist Pete Rizzo on social media platform X, an anonymous miner processed block 903,883. This achievement took place under conditions where the chances of success for such mining are extremely low. Dr CK, the administrator of Solo.ckpool, noted that the miner used 2.3 petahashes to achieve this goal.
Details of the Block Mining
The miner earned 3.125 BTC as a block reward, along with 0.048 BTC in transaction fees, totaling 3.173 BTC. With Bitcoin's price around $108,700 per coin, the reward amounted to approximately $349,028.
Rarity of Solo Success in Mining
Bitcoin mining typically requires powerful industrial setups, and the chances of a solo miner winning a block can be compared to winning a lottery. In March, one such miner received block rewards worth $266,000, while another solo miner who rented additional hash rate in early June mined a block worth $326,739.
The success of a solo miner in mining a Bitcoin block reaffirms the rarity of such achievements and the complexity of mining. This event highlights both luck and the necessity for substantial resources to achieve success in this field.
