Bitcoin solo mining hardware – devices for the block lottery

The right hardware for Bitcoin solo mining at home: quiet, economical and with a chance at the whole block. Bitaxe, NerdQaxe & NerdOctaxe – available with 24h premium shipping.

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You want to not just take part in the Bitcoin network, but go for the big hit? With solo mining you try, with your own hardware, to find a whole block on your own – and in the lucky case you collect the full block reward. For that you need the right hardware: quiet, economical and reliable around the clock. That is exactly what open devices like Bitaxe, NerdQaxe and NerdOctaxe are made for.

What is Bitcoin solo mining?

With solo mining you do not join a reward-sharing pool, but mine directly against the whole network – usually via a solo pool that merely bundles the connection. If you find the next block, the full reward of currently 3.125 BTC plus fees is yours; if you do not, you get nothing. So it is a lottery with a very rare but very large jackpot. How realistic the chance is is explained in solo mining – is it worth it? and lottery miner explained.

Which hardware is suitable for solo mining?

In principle, any modern open-source miner can mine solo – the devices differ mainly in hashrate and therefore in the chance of a hit. All run the open AxeOS firmware, in which you switch to a solo pool with a few clicks:

Bitaxe Gamma 601 (~1.3 TH/s, ~15 W): the cheap, whisper-quiet entry into the block lottery.
NerdQaxe ++ (~4.8 TH/s): around four times the hashrate and therefore many more tickets – still living-room friendly.
NerdOctaxe (up to ~12 TH/s): the highest chance of a hit per device for ambitious solo miners.

More hashrate means proportionally more chances, but also more consumption and noise. A side-by-side of all models by hashrate, consumption and price is in the miner comparison; the general overview of all devices is on buy a Bitcoin miner.

What matters in solo mining hardware

Efficiency (J/TH): current BM1370 ASICs get the most hashrate out of every watt – important in 24/7 operation.
Reliability: solo only pays off if the device keeps running. A good power supply and solid cooling are a must.
Open firmware (AxeOS): freely chosen (solo) pool, your own Bitcoin address, no manufacturer account, no cloud requirement.
Your own Bitcoin address: so the full reward lands directly with you in the event of a hit – not with the pool operator.

Bestseller

Bitaxe Gamma 601 | 1.3 TH/s

~1.3 TH/s

The open-source classic – a single BM1370 ASIC, perfect for solo mining.

139,00 € View →

NerdQaxe ++ | 4.8 TH/s

~4.8 TH/s

Four BM1370 ASICs for much more hashrate – quiet & efficient.

399,00 € View →

Bestseller

NerdOctaxe | 12 TH/s

~12 TH/s

Eight BM1370 ASICs, up to 12 TH/s – the maximum block chance.

899,00 € View →

Set up a solo pool – in two minutes

In AxeOS you simply enter the address of a solo pool, your Bitcoin address and a password – done. The step-by-step guide is in setting up a mining pool, the basics of open hardware in what is open-source Bitcoin mining?. If you want to be fully sovereign, additionally run your own node and connect your solo setup to it.

Payment & shipping

Pay by card, SEPA transfer or, fittingly, with Bitcoin & Lightning (with 5% discount). We ship stock within 24 hours from the EU – no customs, no long wait. Beginners are best off starting with the Bitaxe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between solo and pool mining?

With solo mining you try on your own to find a whole block and get the full reward if you hit. With pool mining you share power and proceeds with others and receive regular mini-payouts by share. In AxeOS you switch between the two at any time.

Which hardware is best for solo mining?

For the entry the Bitaxe Gamma 601 (~1.3 TH/s), for more chance the NerdQaxe ++ (~4.8 TH/s) or the NerdOctaxe (up to ~12 TH/s). More hashrate increases the chance proportionally but costs more power.

How high is the chance of finding a block solo?

Statistically very low, since a single device contributes only a tiny fraction of the worldwide hashrate. But every block is a new draw, and there are documented hits by small solo miners. See a hit as a rare bonus, not a plan.

Can I mine solo with any Bitaxe?

Yes. Any open-source miner with AxeOS can mine solo – you simply enter a solo pool instead of a regular pool.

Do I need my own node for solo mining?

Not necessarily – a solo pool is enough to start. Your own node increases independence and decentralization and is recommended for ambitious solo miners.