What is Crypto Solo Mining Pool?

[Patrick Findaro]

An Advanced Crypto Solo Mining Pool is a service that lets individual miners attempt to find a block on their own (like solo mining) but uses pool infrastructure to handle technical aspects, giving them a chance at the full block reward without needing to run their own node, though still facing high variance and infrequent payouts. It offers independence and the potential for a huge reward, contrasting with traditional pools that smooth out earnings by sharing rewards among all participants.

How does it work?

• Technical Convenience: It provides the easy setup and management of a pool, often through a simple interface, so you don't need complex node software.
• Independent Mining: You still mine as an individual; the pool software directs your shares to the network, waiting for you to find the block.
• Full Reward: If you find a block, you get the entire reward, minus a small pool fee (e.g., 1-2%).
• High Risk, High Reward: Like solo mining, payouts are irregular and depend on luck, but a single win can be very lucrative.

Key characteristics

• Independence: Offers more control and privacy than standard pools.
• High Variance: Expect long periods with no income, but potentially large payouts when a block is found.
• Low Fees: It typically charges much less than traditional pools because it doesn't share rewards.

Who uses it?

• Miners with significant hashing power who want the chance at a large, infrequent payout.
• Those who value independence and are comfortable with inconsistent earnings, unlike standard pool miners, who prefer steady, smaller payments.