The Psychology of Solo Mining: Why We Keep Hashing Against the Odds

Solo Mining showing a small Bitcoin miner device running while representing decentralized blockchain participation and persistence against low odds

However, solo mining is not necessarily associated with earning substantial profits. On the contrary, some miners choose to participate in such mining operations due to a desire to gain knowledge, try new things, be engaged in activities on the Bitcoin network, and feel community spirit. Moreover, beyond all personal benefits, the presence of solo miners […]

10 Bitcoin Solo Mining Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Bitcoin Solo Mining Mistakes with Bitaxe and NerdMiner devices showing common errors and how to avoid them

Solo mining of the Bitcoin blockchain with low mining power, commonly known as lottery mining, is arguably one of the most intriguing forms of participating in the Bitcoin blockchain. It is educational, decentralized, and enjoyable, though newcomers may face issues due to some avoidable errors. These are the main errors beginners usually commit when solo […]

When Giants Sleep: Extreme Weather Bitcoin Solo Mining Odds

Extreme Weather Bitcoin Solo Mining Odds showing how storms and hashrate drops affect Bitcoin mining difficulty for solo miners like Bitaxe

Bitcoin mining can be likened to a lottery for amateurs. With the use of hardware such as Bitaxe Gamma 601, which is a minuscule, open source ASIC miner generating about 1.2 TH/s while consuming approximately 15-17 watts, one is definitely not competing against farms. Such hardware is known as “lottery miners,” and they are discreetly […]

Lottery Mining: Ultimate New Hardware & Trends 2026

Lottery Mining hardware trends 2026 showing new mining devices and future setups

From the very beginning, mining of Bitcoin has always been a story of extremities. On the one hand, there were huge industrial farms that produced exahashes of computing power. However, on the other hand, there were also enthusiasts with small miners trying to achieve their dream about the “lottery mining” which is also known under […]

USB NM Lottery Miner Setup Guide (ESP32 / CYD)

Step-by-step guide showing how to update firmware on USB NM Lottery Miner using the official flashing tool.

The EPS32 (CYD) USB Bitcoin miner has gained popularity very rapidly as one of the simplest, least expensive ways to begin participating in a lottery-based mining pool. To better understand how this fits into the broader ecosystem and the latest developments in this space, you can read Lottery Mining: Ultimate New Hardware & Trends 2026. […]

Set Up Your NMMaxe Lottery Miner in 5 Easy Steps

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If you have purchased your NMMaxe (Bitaxe) lottery miner, it will not be that difficult to set it up, as shown below. Here’s an easy-to-understand guide to help even a novice cryptocurrency miner understand the whole process. Lottery miners, or solo miners, do not offer guaranteed profits but provide the user with chances of earning […]

How to Start Mining Cryptocurrency on Your Home PC

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PC Mining is one of the options for novices who can begin mining without investing in expensive equipment. This article will be about CPU/GPU mining that will be contrasted with ASIC mining and Bitaxe mining. The article will explain what hardware is needed, what hardware configuration is optimal, the cost issues, and mining configurations for […]