Every hash counts. The best hardware for solo block hunting.
BTC: $106,380 | Difficulty: 127.45T
Quick answer
Best Bitcoin Miners for Solo Mining: D-Central ranks 2 qualifying miners by Hashrate, with the NerdQAxe++ open-board reference and NerdQAxe+ open-board reference leading the current list. Live profitability, full specs, and the complete ranked table follow below.
Solo mining is the purest form of Bitcoin mining — you against the network, rolling the dice for a full 3.125 BTC block reward. These miners are solo-capable with built-in solo mining support. Ranked by hashrate because in solo mining, more hashes mean better odds.
D-Central’s pick for this list
The Bitaxe — silent, open-source solo mining from $184.99 CAD
A single-chip Bitmain ASIC (~1.2 TH/s, ~18W, near-silent) you can run on a desk. Open-source, repairable, and hand-built by D-Central in Canada — 2,600+ shipped since 2016.
2 miners in our database qualify for this list under the page's filter criteria. Efficiency spans 15.8 to 22.9 J/TH — the NerdQAxe++ open-board reference is the most power-efficient of the group. At a $0.0735/kWh rate, the NerdQAxe++ open-board reference posts the strongest daily profit at $0.12/day.
Miners are ranked by Hashrate (highest first). Profitability is calculated server-side using live BTC price and network difficulty, with a default electricity rate of $0.0735/kWh (Quebec average). Daily revenue uses the standard formula: (hashrate x 10^12 x 86,400 x block_reward) / (difficulty x 2^32). You can adjust the electricity rate above to recalculate profitability for your location.
All data comes from our ASIC Miner Database. Scores, specs, and profitability update automatically. Only miners meeting this page's filter criteria are shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of solo mining a Bitcoin block?
It depends on your hashrate and network difficulty. A Bitaxe at 500 GH/s would take millions of years on average, but someone wins every 10 minutes. Use our Solo Mining Calculator for exact odds.
Has anyone actually solo mined a block with a small miner?
Yes — there are documented cases of solo miners finding blocks with relatively low hashrate. It is statistically unlikely but not impossible. Every hash has an equal chance.
What pool should I use for solo mining?
Popular solo mining pools include Solo CK Pool, public-pool.io, and Ocean. These are not traditional pools — they let you mine solo while handling the network connection.
Is solo mining a waste of electricity?
From a pure profit perspective, pool mining gives steadier returns. But solo mining contributes to network decentralization, and the heat still warms your home. It is Bitcoin mining in its purest form.
Can I solo mine with a Bitaxe?
Absolutely — the Bitaxe is designed for solo mining. Connect to a solo pool, enter your Bitcoin address, and start hashing. D-Central carries all Bitaxe variants with accessories.
How many miners qualify for this list, and which ranks first?
2 miners currently meet this page's criteria. The NerdQAxe++ open-board reference ranks first by hashrate. Rankings recompute automatically as our ASIC Miner Database is updated, so this list stays current.
How much does efficiency vary across these miners?
Efficiency on this list ranges from 15.8 J/TH to 22.9 J/TH. Lower J/TH means less electricity per unit of hashrate — at scale, that gap compounds into a meaningful difference in your monthly power bill.
ASIC Miner Database
Browse all 108+ miners with live profitability data, specs, and filtering. The most comprehensive Bitcoin miner database available.
This calculator converts miner wattage into daily, monthly, and yearly electricity costs.
Energy use is calculated as watts / 1000 x hours per day.
Cost is calculated from the entered kWh rate or the selected provincial rate.
Appliance comparisons use typical wattage values and are intended as a practical reference point.
Data sources: user inputs, network or market data available on the page, manufacturer specifications, and the displayed assumptions. Verify results before making financial or electrical decisions.
Rankings update automatically with live market data. Profitability estimates use current BTC price and network difficulty and do not account for pool fees, hardware degradation, or price changes. Not financial advice. Electricity rate default is Quebec residential ($0.0735/kWh).
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