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Pros and Cons of Solo Mining Crypto

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Pros and Cons of Solo Mining Crypto

Solo mining with a VolcMiner D1 Hydro tempts hobbyists and lottery fans. Is it worth it? Here are the pros and cons.


Pros of Solo Mining

  • Full Reward: Hit a block (e.g., $16.17/day → $20K+ LTC).
  • No Fees: Keep 100%—no pool cuts.
  • Thrill: Crypto lottery excitement!

Cons of Solo Mining

  • Low Odds: Months/years without a win.
  • High Power: 7600W (VolcMiner) costs $18/day at $0.10/kWh.
  • Risk: No steady income vs. pools.

Weigh your odds—shop Scrypt Miners for your solo adventure!