On July 26, 2025, a solo Bitcoin miner achieved an ultra-rare feat by mining block 907,283 through the Solo CKPool. They overcame steep odds in a network dominated by industrial-scale operations to claim the full block reward of 3.125 Bitcoin, worth about $372,700. The block included 4,038 transactions and $3,400 in fees. Solo CK is a unique mining pool that allows individuals to mine independently while using shared infrastructure. Unlike traditional pools, it doesn’t split rewards. This rare success came as Bitcoin’s network difficulty hovered near all-time highs (around 26 trillion), which makes solo success ... (full story)