What is solo mining and why do I need a solo miner now?
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Solo Mining for Beginners: How to Start at Home with a Bitaxe Hello and welcome to Polarblocks ! You've heard of Bitcoin mining, but the large, noisy machines and high electricity costs scare you off? Then solo mining with a Bitaxe is just right for you. It's easy, affordable, and fun – like a lottery with real Bitcoin potential. This guide explains everything you need to know in under 3 minutes.
What is solo mining? In traditional mining, you share the reward with thousands of others in a pool. In solo mining, you work alone: If you find a block, the entire reward belongs to you (currently around 3.125 BTC plus fees – over €200,000!). The chance is small, but it exists – and has happened many times. Solo mining also strengthens the Bitcoin network by making it more decentralized. Many do it out of conviction: "Every hash counts!"
Why a Bitaxe? The Bitaxe is a small, open-source Bitcoin miner for home use. It's palm-sized, consumes only 15–25 watts (like a light bulb), and costs under €300. Unlike huge ASIC miners, it's quiet, energy-efficient, and perfect for beginners. At Polarblocks, we optimize models like the IceAxe Ultimate or the Bitaxe Arctic Night Edition with premium cooling (e.g., ICE Tower and Noctua fans) – for stable performance from 1.3 TH/s and above, and extended overclocking without overheating. All hand-assembled in Germany.
Setup in 5 minutes
- Unpack & Connect : Plug in the power supply, switch on – the OLED display shows everything.
- Connect to Wi-Fi : Connect to the automatic Bitaxe hotspot (name/password on the display), then enter your home Wi-Fi network in the browser.
- Enter wallet address : Enter your Bitcoin address (e.g., from a wallet app).
- Start : Restart – and off we go! The miner automatically hashes solo.
Tip: Good cooling is crucial for higher hashrates – our models are already prepared for this.
Conclusion: Why start now?
Even with German electricity costs, a Bitaxe only costs a few cents a month. It's not about getting rich quick, but about fun, learning, and the chance of hitting the jackpot – plus contributing to the future of Bitcoin. Ready to get started? Check out our shop: We have beginner-friendly, optimized Bitaxe models and high-performance versions with top-notch support. Questions? Just write to us! Good luck with your mining!