Bitcoin
The original cryptocurrency. Solo mining BTC means you keep the entire 3.125 BTC block reward when your miner finds a block.
Block Time
~10 minutes
Block Reward
3.125 BTC
Algorithm
SHA-256
Stratum configuration
Copy these into your miner's pool configuration. All ports use VarDiff — difficulty auto-adjusts to your miner's speed.
BitcoinSHA-256dstratum+tcp://btc.bitmernsolo.com:3102stratum+tcp://btc.bitmernsolo.com:3112stratum+tcp://btc.bitmernsolo.com:3122stratum+tcp://btc.bitmernsolo.com:3132Worker credentials
YOUR_BTC_ADDRESS.worker1
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Recommended hardware
SHA-256 ASIC miners compatible with Bitcoin
Antminer S21 Pro
FlagshipCurrent flagship — maximum hashrate
234 TH/s
3,510 W
Whatsminer M66S
FlagshipHighest SHA-256 hashrate available
298 TH/s
5,503 W
Antminer S21 Hydro
Hydro / ImmersionWater-cooled — requires immersion setup
335 TH/s
5,360 W
Whatsminer M56S++
Hydro / ImmersionHydro-cooled — datacenter grade
230 TH/s
5,290 W
Antminer S19k Pro
Mid-RangeReliable mid-range workhorse
120 TH/s
2,760 W
Whatsminer M50S
Mid-RangeSolid mid-range performer
126 TH/s
3,276 W
Antminer S19j Pro
Budget / UsedWidely available on secondhand market
104 TH/s
3,068 W
Antminer S17
Budget / UsedOlder gen — still viable for BCH/DGB
56 TH/s
2,520 W
Bitaxe (open-source)
Solo / Home MinersOpen-source solo miner — lottery ticket mining
1.2 TH/s
15 W
Bitaxe Hex
Solo / Home Miners6-chip Bitaxe variant — improved odds
3.6 TH/s
45 W
NerdMiner
Solo / Home MinersESP32-based novelty miner — extreme long shot
~50 KH/s
1 W
Any SHA-256 ASIC that supports stratum will work. View all recommended hardware
Recommended wallets
Use a wallet where you control the private keys. Never use an exchange address for mining payouts.
- DesktopElectrum — Lightweight, battle-tested
- DesktopSparrow Wallet — Privacy-focused, full-featured
- HardwareLedger / Trezor / Coldcard — Best security for large holdings
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