Bitcoin News Today: Solo Bitcoin Miners Secure Full Block Rewards Amid Record Hashrate Surge

Solo Bitcoin miners are defying the odds by securing full block rewards despite the network’s near-record hashrate. A recent miner claimed block 907,283 through the Solo CK pool, earning 3.125 BTC—valued at over $372,000—and an additional $3,436 in transaction fees [1]. Such wins, though rare, demonstrate that individual participation in Bitcoin mining remains technically and economically feasible under certain conditions.

The Bitcoin network’s hashrate has surged to approximately 902 exahashes per second (EH/s), reflecting increased competition and higher mining difficulty [1]. This makes it increasingly difficult for solo miners to win blocks, yet recent months have seen multiple solo successes. In July 2025, a miner with just 2.3 petahashes of power claimed a full block reward, and similar wins occurred in June, March, and February 2025 [1]. These instances suggest that while the odds are steep, efficient hardware and strategic timing can yield substantial rewards.

ASICKey’s CTO noted a "modest resurgence" in solo mining interest, partly driven by advancements in ASIC efficiency [1]. The company’s KEYMINER A1, for example, operates at 650 watts and delivers 1,100 terahashes per second (TH/s), generating around $1,200 in monthly profits [1]. However, he emphasized that the fundamental odds of solo miners winning blocks remain largely unchanged. To achieve a reasonable monthly success rate, a solo miner would need around 166,500 TH/s, equivalent to nearly 500 high-end Antminer S21 Hydro units [1].

These successes are particularly significant for Bitcoin’s decentralization narrative. Over 95% of the network’s hashrate is controlled by mining pools, but the fact that individuals can occasionally win blocks highlights the protocol’s open and permissionless nature [1]. Some miners are drawn to solo mining not for steady income, but for the potential of one-time, life-changing payouts [1]. According to the Hashrate Index, Foundry USA commands 29.3% of the total hashrate, while AntPool holds 16.2% [1].

The broader mining landscape has shifted from small-scale operations to industrial-scale competition. The 2024 halving reduced block rewards to 3.125 BTC, squeezing profit margins and accelerating consolidation in the market [1]. Hashrate now exceeds 600 EH/s, but this power is concentrated in the hands of a few large players with optimized infrastructure and round-the-clock uptime [1].

Despite the growing dominance of industrial mining farms, solo miners remain a symbol of Bitcoin’s original vision. Advocates argue that individuals using clean energy could contribute to a more decentralized and resilient network [1]. While the likelihood of success is low, these rare wins prove that mining is still accessible to determined participants who invest in efficient equipment and favorable timing [1].

Source: [1] Bitcoin Mining News - https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688e1c291795975034e4ca8a/