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You're probably using different settings in bfgminer than I suggested. Check if you're allowing getwork and stratum connectivity. Might be why it's not working.

Didn’t mention it since I assumed most users know that. But yeah, for those newbies here, testnet bitcoins are worthless. They're just for testing projects without relying on faucets.

Yeah, missed mentioning it earlier, but bfgminer needs legacy addresses. Good luck mining with your CPU or GPU! Just an FYI though, it’s much slower than using any ASIC, even a small USB one.

Got a new guide for everyone wanting to solo mine testnet bitcoins without an ASIC. Now you can do it with just your CPU or GPU. Should work on most laptops or desktops, even those new Apple M1 chips. Just remember,…

I was checking out Karpathy's Bitcoin implementation in Python, and he mentioned something interesting. He thinks the number should be 2015, not 2016. Is that correct or am I missing something?

Are you asking about hashrate? The Antminer S19 Pro+ Hyd seems to be leading with 198TH/s. Just saying, there’s also the upcoming WhatsMiner M53 that’s rumored to hit 226TH/s. Crazy stuff.

If you’re up for it, you can set up your own calculation on any Linux system. Just make a script called get_prob.sh and run it with your hash rate in GH/s. Works pretty well for figuring things out.

The Apollos and Compac setups are probably the best for home use right now; not sure which one wins on heating.

Totally agree. Most folks who know their way around mining gear will just DIY a solution. And honestly, a custom-built PC for both heating and mining could be super useful for other stuff too.

Every time I hear about a bitcoin miner that can also heat your house, it’s either a joke or total vaporware. Why isn't there a solid one that looks nice and isn't super noisy? I mean, check out this space heater I…

don’t even think about mining with that much cash, just buy BTC.

True, but you can filter for SHA256 to skip the other algos. And yeah, they don’t list the Compac F because nobody submitted it. But honestly, Compac F is cheaper and more profitable than Apollo.

To mine BTC, you definitely need an ASIC. Machines like Antminer S9 or S19 Pro are what you're looking for.

You can find out your Bitcoin mining potential with online calculators. Just plug in your gear details and it’ll show you the numbers.

I think Block Inc might be the one to watch for home mining setups. Jack Dorsey's been talking about creating an open-source home miner, so this could be it. Just makes sense, right? Also, I feel like a lot of people…

That stand looks nice, thinking about getting one myself. You can actually 3D print it since 419 Mining open-sourced the design.

So the Compac F comes without any cooling fans, and without them it can seriously overheat. I hooked up a USB fan directly to its heatsink. It works great, the miner stays cool even after hours of operation and the fan…

Yeah, totally agree. The Compac F is a bit more efficient than the Apollo. Each USB miner is 300GH/s and uses 15W, while the Apollo hits about 2.1TH/s at 120W, super quiet. But the price is a big factor; 7 USB miners…

Honestly, it’s all about what you want and your budget. First, decide if you want top performance and can handle noise, heat, and high power use. If that's the case, consider getting a few Bitmain Antminer S19 Pro+ Hyd.…