Ck pool or Bitaxe Public pool?
I bought Bitaxe Gamma 1.1 🙂
I’m well aware that the odds of finding a block with a small machine like this are low and that’s completely fine.
The real goal here isn’t the block reward.
I’m doing this to learn more about the mining process, to get hands on experience with how Proof of Work actually functions in practice, and to contribute in my own small way to the Bitcoin network. I also want to help educate others about why decentralization matters and hopefully motivate someone else to experiment and participate.
I’m about to start mining, but I haven’t chosen a pool yet. I’m currently deciding between the public Bitaxe pool and CK Pool, and I want to explain my thought process so others can follow along and maybe share their perspective.
For my first miner, I’ll be using a Bitaxe Gamma 1.1. I fully understand that the probability of finding a block with this kind of hardware is extremely low, so I’m planning to mine through a pool. What I find interesting is comparing the open community driven philosophy behind the public Bitaxe pool with the more established infrastructure and reputation of CK Pool.
By documenting this decision process, from evaluating payout models and variance to considering decentralization and long term goals, I hope to make things clearer for others who are new to mining.
I plan to document everything and publish it on our channel @bitchamler, including setup, configuration, performance metrics, power usage, and the reasoning behind each choice I make.
This is only the beginning.
I’m also planning to build a small off grid solar power system that could later support stronger hardware, with the eventual goal of running an Antminer S19 as a solo miner. Not because it is the most profitable route, but because it represents a more sovereign and educational approach to mining.
Home mining powered by your own energy and connected directly to the network is decentralization in action.
If you are experimenting with home mining, choosing a pool, or building off grid setups, I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Hash on. ⚡
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I wouldn't pool mine with a bitaxe, friend. I think at this point you'd be earning less than a penny per day...
For solo mining...
CK pool = 2% fee if you find a block but I'd say it's the more reliable pool for uptime since it is more established
Public pool = 0% fee if you find a block
Take your pick
Solo mining is for real bitcoiners.
If you have 2-3 containers full of powerful ASICS I would understand that you are looking to balance the cost of energy with some profit in sats.
But with a single miner with few hashrate, is much better to find your luck in solo mining.
could someone help him set up the bitaxe with his own node? it will be cool to make a video tutorial for his youtube channel
sorry, I am not so updated with mining stuff setup. I was mining in pools and solo, but long time ago and now this shit is different, not the same software, not the same hardware.
I wish I could help OP but instead of giving him outdated info I prefer to STFU in this matter.
The only thing I can say is that solo mining is the best way with a small miner. I know, most of people are excited to see sats coming from the monitor, I know that feeling, is like dopamine. But also I learned one thing: patience is key.
There are enough miners here on SN and I am surprised nobody come to help with instructions.
darth I'm surprised you're using the term solo mining. I'm just remembering the stink that the Ocean/ Datum guys put up to call what we're speaking of here "lotto" mining. Solo mining infers that you're using your own node + own template to hash... would you agree?
yes, solo means you are on your own.
Maybe I wasn’t clear enough in my first post.
I don’t run a node.
Since I don’t want to mine in a regular pool and receive tiny payouts that are basically meaningless for my Bitaxe hashrate, my goal is to mine truly solo to actually contribute and embrace the full variance.
The issue is that without running my own node, I’m not a “real” solo miner. So I’ve been considering using pools that support solo-style mining, like CKPool or Public Pool.
I wouldn’t mind running my own node. The real problem is that I don’t currently have a dedicated machine for it, and I don’t want the additional upfront cost right now. I’d rather deploy every bit of this annoying fiat I earn each month directly into Bitcoin all in.
So for now, I’m weighing the tradeoff between ideological purity (running my own node and mining fully solo) and practical constraints.
a bitcoin node can be run on any simple pc. Just run the bitcoin node softtware and done. nothing else.
The only thing is that you have to keep it online 24/7.
You don't even have to download the whole blockchain, you can use it in pruned mode.
Yea absolutely i want star solo mining. But i don have a node, so i want use publick pool bitaxe for solo mining.
Solomon is already denouncing me as fake Bitcoiner so this doesn't hit hard. Nooo thaaanks, I like my steady pool payouts
CK Pool offers reliability and a proven track record which is valuable if you are looking for consistent uptime and a well tested infrastructure. The public Bitaxe pool on the other hand embodies a more experimental and community driven ethos which aligns strongly with your focus on decentralization and education. Exploring both would give you a richer perspective and a better understanding of how different operational philosophies can impact the mining experience.
https://zappool.org/
I would recommend trying BCH first. I did BTC for four months with a Gamma and it was about as useful as a lit up waterwheel in a fishtank. Your hashrate is literally non-existent on the BTC side of things. At least with BCH, you're still technically within the difficulty range. That said, I've been mining it for Feb so far and no grab. It's still a lottery win with a Bitaxe Gamma.