Do I need a Bitcoin address to mine on SoloLuck?

Yes. Your address is your username and where a solved block is paid — we're non-custodial, so you bring your own. Getting one is free and takes a few minutes.

Can I use a Coinbase or other exchange address?

Yes, you can mine to an exchange's Bitcoin receive address. Just know it's custodial (the exchange holds the keys), some exchanges restrict mined "coinbase" deposits, and a block reward needs 100 confirmations to mature. A self-custody wallet is safer for a real payout.

What address format should I use?

A native SegWit (bech32) address starting with bc1q — lowest fees and widest support. Legacy addresses starting 1 or 3 also work, but bc1q is the safe default.

Is it safe to put my address on the pool?

Yes. A Bitcoin address is public by design, like an email for receiving money. Only ever share the address — never your seed phrase or private key. SoloLuck never asks for those.

I don't have a wallet yet — what's the fastest way?

Install a free self-custody wallet like BlueWallet (mobile) or Sparrow/Electrum (desktop), create a wallet, write the seed phrase down offline, then tap Receive and copy your bc1q address. Done in minutes.

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How to get a Bitcoin address for solo mining

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Why you need your own address first

SoloLuck is true-solo and non-custodial — we never hold your coins. Your Bitcoin address is your miner username, and if your rig solves a block the network pays the whole reward straight to that address. So before you mine, you need a Bitcoin address that you control. The good news: getting one is free and takes a few minutes.

Which address type to use

Use a modern native SegWit (bech32) address — it starts with bc1q and gives the lowest fees and the widest support. Older addresses starting 1… or 3… still work, but bc1q is the safe default, and every wallet below can give you one.

Option A — easiest: a Coinbase (or exchange) address

If you already use an exchange like Coinbase, you can mine straight to its receive address:

Sign up and verify your account.
Open Send & Receive → Receive → choose Bitcoin (BTC).
Copy the address it shows (it usually starts with bc1).

Be aware (honest caveats): an exchange holds the keys for you, so the coins aren't fully in your control; some exchanges rotate the address or restrict mined ("coinbase") deposits; and a freshly-mined block reward needs 100 confirmations (~16 hours) before it can be spent. Fine for trying it out — but for a real payout, Option B is safer.

Option B — recommended: a self-custody wallet (you hold the keys)

A non-custodial wallet means only you control the coins — the right choice if you're serious, since a found block is about 3.125 BTC.

Software (free): BlueWallet (mobile), Sparrow or Electrum (desktop).
Hardware (best for large amounts): Ledger, Trezor, ColdCard.

Install the wallet and create a new wallet.
Write the seed phrase (12 or 24 words) on paper and store it offline. Never photograph it, type it into a website, or share it — anyone with it can take your coins.
Tap Receive and copy your bc1q… address.

Use the address to mine

Paste your address as the stratum username in your miner. Add .aworkername to track multiple rigs — e.g. bc1q….bitaxe1. The password can be anything. That's it — see the Setup page for the exact host and ports for your device.

Stay safe

Double-check the address you pasted — Bitcoin transactions can't be reversed and there's no support desk to recover a typo.
Only ever share your address (it's public, like an email for receiving) — never your seed phrase or private key.
SoloLuck will never DM you first and never ask for your seed, keys, or a deposit. Anyone who does is a scammer.
Don't mine to an address you don't control (a borrowed or random one) — if you win, you want to actually own the coins.

Ready to take a ticket?

Paste your address and copy the config from /setup, watch the pool on /status, and check every claim on /verify. Mine to your own address — that is what makes it truly solo.

Get the setup config →

Not ready to point a miner yet? Run your gear through the odds calculator, or join Telegram for block & record alerts — no rig required.

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