Most solo mining pools are boring. You plug in your miner, you stare at a dashboard, you wait. Maybe you find a block. Probably you don't. That's it. That's the whole experience. Arguing about Core vs. Knots is boring as well. I built something different, check it out!
This guide shows how to run a DATUM Gateway alongside your Bitcoin Knots node to mine Bitcoin via the OCEAN pool. By connecting your miners to the gateway, you retain full control over block templates while enjoying pooled mining benefits, including lower variance and direct payouts to your Bitcoin address. The guide provides complete, ready-to-run configurations for Bitcoin Knots, DATUM Gateway, and systemd.
