Going Solo in Bitcoin Mining

Gotta say this from the start. I’m not trying to play the lottery or anything. Been in the Bitcoin game for 3 years now, and after mining all those sh*tcoins with my GPU farm, I’m ready to take the next step. I’m not into pool mining Bitcoin. I want to go solo, get my own S9, run my own node, use my own software, my own VPS. Not looking for some easy answers or YouTube guides. I know there’s still a lot for me to learn. Currently picking up Python and I’ve dabbled in C++.

Why not join a pool and still solo mine? Check out solo.ckpool.org You won’t miss blocks like with full solo mining.

I hear you on that, buddy. But going solo has some risks, right? Like what if you find a block and it's orphaned due to software issues? If you're in it for the fun, you’ll find plenty of resources here to help out.

Just wanna say, setting this up is gonna be a ton of work. Even seasoned pros find this tough. For someone like you still learning, it’ll be hard. To summarize: 1. You need to write or adapt mining software for your S9, probably Cgminer or BraiinOS. 2. Run your own Bitcoin node to keep up with the blockchain and share any blocks you find.

Check out github.com/Coleganet/Coleganet-Pool-Install It’s an installer for yiimp that's been around for a while. You really need to know your Linux and Bitcoin/crypto well. And you’ll need a good internet setup for block propagation don’t forget about that! Considering the current difficulty, with 10 S9s, you might hit a block in... thirty years or something.

Yeah, mining software involves more than just coding. It’s about utilizing the hardware effectively keeping an eye on temps, managing threads, all that jazz. If you compare software options, CGMiner is top-notch for those reasons. You need solid technical skills to compete against existing software.

Honestly, I feel just like you. I’ll follow this thread for tips.

There’s so much to learn, like orphan and stale blocks. These are the last things you want. Creating and managing your own pool for solo mining is serious work. Maybe look into ckpool solo's source code. Or just try that pool; it’s kind of like solo mining but direct payments to your wallet.

CK solo pool is a good option, no doubt.

If your goal is just learning, feel free to build your pool from scratch, but that's complex. For solo mining, consider using a solo pool that gives you backend access; quicker setup but still get the full award.

Kinda went afk for a while, just wanted to share an update. Sold off almost all my hardware after that sh*tcoin fiasco. I feel relieved not supporting that unregulated garbage. I’m getting an Antminer S9 now and starting fresh on my journey.

Back in the day, you could literally download Bitcoin and click "Generate Coins" for solo mining. Now, it’s all about competition; most people just pool mine to avoid orphan blocks.

Check these options out: 1. jtoomim/p2pool set it up and tweak a few settings to go solo. 2. tpruvot/yiimp as mentioned before. 3. ckpool on bitbucket.

Did it work for you? I tried a while back but only with an older Bitcoin Core. After Taproot, I think GBT connections are no longer accepted. It was interesting for a bit, but eh, not worth the hassle.

That’s quite the venture you’re on, taking on all the responsibilities of solo mining. It’s not an easy path, and profit might take a while. There aren’t many solo miners left; those who are seem to be settled on their choice.

For sure, you can go solo. If you want a solid, well-connected pool: check solo.ckpool.org or kano.is.