The probability is only 1 in 180 million, but this SOLO miner truly became a "lucky one" in reality.

In an era where the total network hash rate continues to soar and mining difficulty keeps skyrocketing, a solo miner fighting against all odds has created a miracle. This “little guy” with only 6 TH/s of hash power managed, with a probability of 1 in 180 million, to successfully mine Bitcoin block #924,569, ultimately earning a reward of 3.146 BTC (approximately $264,558).

An Amazing “Lottery Win” Moment

According to blockchain data tracking platform Mempool, this miner achieved this feat on November 21 through the independent mining platform CKpool. The block reward was 3.125 BTC (about $262,756), plus transaction fees of 0.021 BTC (about $1,802), totaling a payout of 3.129 BTC (around $264,558).

At the current Bitcoin price of $91.82K, this reward is equivalent to about $287,000. For an independent miner, this is nothing short of a life-changing event.

The Stark Reality Behind Hash Rate Numbers

What’s most shocking is the hash rate of this miner—just 6 TH/s. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin network’s average hash rate in October had already surpassed 855.7 EH/s. Calculated, this miner’s hash rate accounts for only 0.0000007% of the total network hash rate.

To put it more intuitively, it’s like trying to find a specific grain of sand on a beach with billions of grains—an almost impossible feat.

CKpool developer Con Kolivas posted a precise interpretation of this data on social platform X: “For a solo miner of this scale, the probability of successfully solving a block is only 1.8 in 100 million! Even on a daily basis, the chance is only 1 in 12 million.”

Why Do Some Miners Still Persist in SOLO Mining?

In the vast Bitcoin ecosystem, most small and medium-sized miners have long given up on solo efforts. They usually join mining pools, pooling their hash power with others and sharing the rewards proportionally. Although this yields smaller profits per payout, it’s more stable and predictable, providing a steady cash flow.

However, some “gamblers” still prefer the path of independent mining. They give up the stability of pools and accept the slim chances of winning, all for the chance at that “winner-takes-all” block reward. This approach avoids pool service fees, and if successful, it’s like hitting a digital lottery that can change their lives.

A Repetition of History in Rare Events

This “little guy beating the big whales” story isn’t the first of its kind in Bitcoin mining history. As early as 2022, a solo miner with 126 TH/s hash power also created a miracle by successfully mining a block and earning about $260,000 in reward.

In recent months, several independent miners with their own or rented hash power have successively mined blocks. The stories of these “lucky ones” continue to inspire a new generation of miners to participate in this game of probabilities.

Persistence in the Face of Slim Odds

Looking at this miner’s story, it’s hard not to ponder: when the chance of success is only 1 in 180 million, what drives them to keep mining? Is it the desire for wealth, a love for mining technology, or simply gambler’s psychology? Whatever the answer, this “win” has indeed brought a glimmer of hope to all those harboring dreams of independent mining.