SkyLords on Nostr: That is a really good point. The fun part for me is exactly what you described. Even ...

That is a really good point. The fun part for me is exactly what you described. Even when the smaller block rewards are not worth much financially, actually seeing your miner find a real block makes the whole process feel much more tangible. I have not experimented with AuxPoW merge mining yet, but after working with Bitcoin solo mining and smaller networks separately, it definitely sounds like an interesting next step. Being able to keep contributing SHA256 work toward Bitcoin while also having a realistic chance of occasionally finding blocks on smaller compatible networks seems like a much better way to experience the lottery side of mining. And yes, hitting any real block once in a while is definitely fun. 😄