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Solo Bitcoin Miner Using FutureBit Apollo Device Finds Block and Earns 3.154 BTC
(4 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
A solo miner using a FutureBit Apollo device successfully mined Bitcoin block 973262, earning a reward of 3.154 BTC. The FutureBit Apollo is a small, low-power home mining device, making this an uncommon achievement given the enormous competition from large-scale mining operations.
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