In the previous episode, we talked about SOLO mining block rewards and earnings. Many people may ask: “Is this just theoretical? Has anyone actually hit a SOLO block in reality?” The answer is: yes! Today, we’ll reveal the magic of SOLO mining through real data and cases.
Bitcoin SOLO Cases (CKPool Statistics)
- 2023: 12 SOLO blocks
- 2024: 16 SOLO blocks
- 2025 (as of Sep 20): at least 6 SOLO blocks
Although the numbers are not large, each block was mined by individuals or small-scale miners. This is the miracle of SOLO mining.
Typical Cases (by Date & Block Height)
2023
- Jun 09 | Block 793,607
- Oct 28 | Block 814,308
2024
- Jul 24 | Block 853,742 (a miner with only 3 TH/s hit the block)
- Dec 21 | Block 875,750 (reward 3.19 BTC, including fees)
2025 (as of Sep 20)
- Jun 05 | Block 899,826 (~$330,000 per block)
- Jul 04 | Block 903,883 (~$349,000 per block)
- Jul 26 | Block 907,283 (~$373,000 per block)
- Aug 18 | Block 910,440 (~$360,000 per block)
- Sep 02 | Block 912,632 (~$340,000 per block)
- Sep 05 | Block 913,272 (~$357,000 per block)
By September 2025, at least 5–6 SOLO blocks have been confirmed, each worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! This is the charm of SOLO mining.
Other SOLO Situations
Other Bitcoin SOLO pools: Although they do not publicly disclose full annual statistics, CKPool data can still be partially used for tracking.
Smaller coins (like DGB, XEC, FB, etc.): Due to lower network hash rate, SOLO block chances are higher, and the community often shares these experiences.
To track the latest SOLO possibilities, you can visit MiningPoolStats to see real-time hash rate and pool distribution for various coins.
What Does This Mean?
- SOLO is not a myth: even on a large network like Bitcoin, SOLO blocks are hit every year.
- Even with low probability, anyone’s individual hash rate can still “strike a block” as long as the miner is running.
- Smaller coins see more frequent SOLO blocks, making them more approachable for miners.
Tips | Want to Try SOLO?
If you want to personally experience “lottery-style” SOLO mining, try our NerdQaxe++:
- Lightweight and compact, suitable for home use
- Low power consumption, easy for long-term operation
- SOLO-friendly, allowing every hash to participate in the “draw”
Whether you treat it as a casual “try your luck” activity or a long-term hobby, SOLO mining provides endless fun.
