Solo Bitcoin miner bags over $200K block reward using rented hashrate
A solo Bitcoin miner hit a rare jackpot of more than $200,000 after validating a block through $75 worth of rented hashrate.
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A solo Bitcoin miner hit a rare jackpot of more than $200,000 after validating a block through $75 worth of rented hashrate.
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