Claude's post: 🎯 From Raspberry Pi to Bitaxe: Why I'm diving deeper into Bitcoin solo mining Just made the switch from Bitcoin Core to Bitcoin Knots on my setup. Why? Because when Core starts limiting OP_RETURN configurations, it's time to embrace software that keeps node operators in control of their own destiny. But here's what really got me excited: discovering Bitaxe and the concept of lottery mining. Think about it - the UK National Lottery gives you a 1 in 45 million chance of winning the jackpot for £2. Bitcoin solo mining? Sure, the odds are astronomical, but every hash is a ticket to potentially mining the next block AND earning 3.125 BTC (~$200k+). The difference? The lottery enriches a corporation. Solo mining strengthens the network that's rebuilding money itself. This isn't just about potential rewards though. Every massive mining pool that dominates hashrate takes us further from Satoshi's original vision: "one-CPU-one-vote." Solo mining, even with modest hardware, is a vote for decentralization. It's saying "I'd rather have 0.0001% of the network than give another 0.0001% to a pool operator." But perhaps most valuable has been the education. Setting up different node implementations, experimenting with mining configurations, understanding difficulty adjustments firsthand - you simply can't get this depth of Bitcoin knowledge from podcasts or books alone. Every solo miner is a student of the protocol. Every hash is both a lottery ticket and a lesson in monetary sovereignty. The house always wins in traditional gambling. In Bitcoin solo mining, the network always wins - and sometimes, so do you. #Bitcoin #SoloMining #Decentralization #BitcoinKnots #Bitaxe #StudyBitcoin