Double Trouble: A Mining Marvel
In a dazzling twist that even the most seasoned Bitcoin enthusiasts didn’t see coming, two miners from the Solo CK mining pool achieved what many would consider a triumph of patience and luck. Imagine solving a block, which is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, and then do it again—within a week! Talk about a double-shot espresso!
Small But Mighty: The Miners in the Spotlight
The first lucky miner earned his title on a Monday, cracking a block with a hash rate of 126 terahashes per second (TH/s). According to Bitcoin mining expert Hass McCook, a member of the Bitcoin Mining Council, the chances of this happening? A staggering 1 in 1,400,000! If you thought hitting the lottery was tough, welcome to the world of Bitcoin mining!
Repetition of Fortune
Not one to be left out, another miner from the same pool joined the ranks on Thursday, solving a block at only 116 TH/s—perfectly illustrating the saying that sometimes, less is indeed more! This second miner apparently jumped on board less than two days after the first miner’s success, likely inspired by the excitement of his predecessor.
The Math of Madness
Now, if you’re scratching your head about the mathematical impossibility of this feat, you’re not the only one. McCook speculated that the odds of a small miner hitting gold once is about 1 in a million. Therefore, for two miners to achieve this miraculous feat so close together? We’re talking about odds that stretch into the realm of 1 in a billion! At this rate, someone might want to start a betting pool.
Big Rewards for Little Machines
For their fortuitous efforts, both miners will be rewarded with 6.25 BTC each—roughly $266,000! Not too shabby for possibly just one or two mining rigs, eh? As they bask in the glow of their remarkable luck, one can’t help but feel a tad envious. Who knew being ‘tiny’ could lead to such a hefty payday?
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