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. âš¡
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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.
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.
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.