If you’re looking to dive into Bitcoin mining with the excitement of solo mining but without the overhead of running a full Bitcoin node, Solo CKPool offers a convenient and streamlined solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your miner configured with this no-frills, low-maintenance service. Step 1: Understand What Solo CKPool OffersSolo CKPool is a unique mining service that lets miners solo mine Bitcoin blocks. Unlike traditional mining pools, there are no payment schemes or pool operator wallets. You mine directly to your own Bitcoin address, and any rewards go straight to you. However, it’s important to note that this service has a 2% fee and is not a pool in the conventional sense—it’s a solo mining platform. Step 2: Configure Your MinerAccess your miner’s configuration settings and input the following details: Pool URL:solo.ckpool.org Pool Port:3333 Your BTC address = your bitcoin wallet address . miner name Here's the real example from our crypto test lab. bc1quh040hmx0dtdl7a24s7chc964y3p0jp2zgtxk2.lv03 You are welcome to use this until you get your own bitcoin wallet setup. If you do use it, it will be for test purposes only. No rewards will be paid out to you directly until you hook up your own bitcoin wallet and bitcoin address.