Solo Mining Odds Calculator

Estimate your chance of finding a Bitcoin block while solo mining.

Example Miner Odds

  • Bitaxe Gamma

    1.2 TH/s • Entry-level solo miner

    Approx. 1 in 5.76M/day

  • NerdQaxe++

    6 TH/s • Mid-tier home miner

    Approx. 1 in 1.15M/day

  • NerdOctaxe

    12 TH/s • Advanced home miner

    Approx. 1 in 575.8K/day
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Solo Mining Odds Comparison

Compare the approximate solo mining odds for each MapleHash miner. These estimates help show how hashrate scales across the lineup, from beginner-friendly entry models to higher-performance home miners.

Miner Hashrate Approx. Daily Solo Odds Avg. Time to Find 1 Block Best For
Bitaxe Gamma 1.2 TH/s 1 in 5.76M/day 15,775 years Beginners & learning
NerdQaxe++ 6 TH/s 1 in 1.15M/day 3,155 years Hobby miners
NerdOctaxe 12 TH/s 1 in 575.8K/day 1,578 years Advanced home mining
Best Entry Point

Bitaxe Gamma is ideal for learning solo mining with very low power use.

Better Odds

NerdQaxe++ gives a major step up in hashrate and stronger odds than entry-level miners.

Strongest in Lineup

NerdOctaxe offers the best solo odds of the three core models for home miners.

Solo mining is highly speculative. Odds are approximate and change as Bitcoin network difficulty and total hashrate change over time.

Mining Type Comparison

Mining Type Rewards Consistency
Solo Mining Full block reward Extremely rare
Pool Mining Shared rewards More consistent

Solo mining is typically done with small hobby miners like Bitaxe for fun or lottery-style rewards.

Recommended Solo Mining Hardware

  • Bitaxe Gamma


    Best beginner solo miner

    Low power

    USB powered

  • NerdQaxe++


    Higher hashrate

    Mid-tier home miner

  • NerdOctaxe


    Advanced home miner
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FAQ

How hard is it to solo mine Bitcoin?

Extremely difficult. With today's network hashrate, even large ASIC miners can take years to find a block.

Has anyone solo mined Bitcoin recently?

Yes — solo miners occasionally find blocks, especially using the CKPool solo mining pool.

Is solo mining profitable?

Solo mining is typically viewed as a lottery-style reward rather than consistent income.

What is the Bitcoin block reward?

Currently 3.125 BTC per block plus transaction fees.