Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $244K Jackpot After Nearly 40-Day Drought
Earlier this week, at block height 966351, against some seriously long odds, a solo miner hit the jackpot, raking in a solid $244,920 worth of bitcoin. Someone mining through Braiins Solo pool discovered the first solo b...
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