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A comment on my last post sparked my curiosity — so I ended up building a micro-farm and dedicated solo pool
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A comment on my last post sparked my curiosity — so I ended up building a micro-farm and dedicated solo pool

A short while ago, I posted here about getting hooked on solo mining with my first setup. A comment on that thread got my wheels turning, and from that moment on, my curiosity just wouldn't let me go. What started as a simple test quickly became a full-blown weekend rabbit hole.

My current setup has grown into a neat, ultra-low-power micro-farm. It pairs a couple of ESP32 NerdMiners with Raspberry Pis that handle low-power mining while doubling as a central local hub and live monitoring station. Having the whole fleet hum along silently, submitting shares and feeding into a single real-time dashboard, is just incredibly satisfying.

In my day job, I work as an independent developer focusing on Linux system administration and WordPress security. Because managing Linux environments, server setups, and network infrastructure is what I do every day, putting together custom monitoring nodes and smooth network routing naturally felt like second nature — and a really fun way to tinker outside of client work.

As the logical next step of this project, I decided to spin up a dedicated solo mining pool over at pool.cryptowatcher.ch.

To keep it super accessible and fair for fellow hobbyists, the fee is set to just 0.125% for micro-miners (NerdMiners, Pis, and USB sticks), and moves to 1.0% for larger rigs (over 1 TH/s).

This is 100% a passion project built out of pure enthusiasm for the solo mining scene. If anyone is looking for a lightweight, community-oriented place to point their small miner or test hardware to hunt for that jackpot block, you're more than welcome to hop on.

Happy block hunting everyone!

u/CybersamuraiCH — 3 days ago
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Hooked on Solo Mining! Just set up my custom Cyberpunk Dashboard & Stratum Proxy setup 🚀

Hey everyone!

I jumped into solo mining just 2 days ago, starting out with a couple of Raspberry Pi 3B+ units, a classic NerdMiner, and a LilyGO T-Display ESP32-S3.

I had some free time on my hands, so I decided to roll up my sleeves and do a bit of custom coding and configuration. Here is what my current local fleet looks like:

  • Pi #1 (Central Node): Running a custom 1:1 Stratum Proxy pointing to pool.nerdminer.de, plus an integrated CPU miner instance locked to 2 cores.
  • Pi #2: Running Debian 13 with CPU mining active, routing through my local proxy.
  • NerdMiner #1: A CYD (Cheap Yellow Display) connected to my local proxy.
  • NerdMiner #2: LilyGO T-Display S3, also pointing directly to my local proxy.

To keep a proper eye on everything, I built a custom local Cyberpunk Monitoring Station hosted right on my primary Pi. It gives me a clean, real-time overview of everything:

  • Live pool-confirmed Hashrate (auto-scaling from kH/s up to MH/s)
  • Live BTC Target Wallet Balance via Mempool API
  • Valid Shares / Sessions & Best Share Difficulty
  • Complete Node Health Table (showing live ICMP Latency, Status, Temps, CPU/RAM Load & System Uptimes)
  • A real-time Pass-Through Log Stream from my Stratum Proxy so I can catch disconnects instantly.

Honestly, I’m absolutely loving this hobby! I just wanted to share my setup with you all—feeling a little proud of how smoothly this small rig turned out.

Happy Jackpot Hunting! ⚡🪙

u/CybersamuraiCH — 9 days ago
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[FOR HIRE] Swiss WordPress Developer Specialized in High-End Security & Custom Architecture

Are you looking for a WordPress expert who goes beyond standard themes and bloated plugins?

​I am a Swiss WordPress Developer and Systems Engineer specialized in maximum WordPress security, performance, and custom development. I build and protect business-critical web infrastructures for SMEs and agencies who cannot afford downtime or data breaches.

​Instead of relying on heavy PHP-based security plugins that slow down your site, I use server-level architecture (like my custom DBH Shield) to block brute-force attacks, SQL injections, and botnets before they even reach your WordPress core.

​My Core Expertise:

​Enterprise-Grade Security: Hardening WordPress from the server level up (Ghost Mode, Pre-Execution Blocking, File Integrity Monitoring).

​Custom Development: Lean, tailor-made plugins and themes without database bloat.

​Performance Optimization: Lightning-fast load times through efficient code and smart caching.

​Full Managed Services (SLA): Ongoing maintenance, security patching, and infrastructure management.

​Whether you need to secure a compromised site, build a custom plugin, or want a reliable tech partner for your agency – I bridge the gap between CMS and hardware.

​Let’s discuss your project and infrastructure.

Visit my portfolio and learn more: blake-hofer.ch

BR

Dominique

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u/CybersamuraiCH — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/WordpressPlugins

[REVIEW] I built a lightweight WordPress security & analytics plugin that shifts blocking to .htaccess instead of PHP. Looking for feedback!

Hey everyone,

​Fellow developer here. Like many of you, I've often felt frustrated by how resource-heavy traditional WordPress security plugins can be—running complex PHP and database queries on every single request just to log a bot or block a scanner.

​To scratch my own itch, I built a modular framework called DBH Shield & Traffic Analytics.

​Instead of handling everything inside the PHP runtime, it leans heavily into server-level configuration (.htaccess) to deflect malicious traffic early, combined with a clean SOC-style dashboard for real-time traffic auditing (using Chart.js and lightweight AJAX feeds). It also features things like file integrity monitoring, rate limiting, and global threat intelligence syncs.

​I’d love to hear your thoughts on the architecture, the approach of shifting tasks to the server level, or even just the UI/UX of the dashboard.

​If anyone wants to dive deeper and test the PRO features (like the rate limiter, core watcher, or threat intelligence feeds) hands-on, just shoot me a quick email at support@blake-hofer.ch and I’ll gladly hook you up with a free 3-month trial license!

​Plugin details & documentation: DBH Shield Analytics

​Main portfolio/homepage: blake-hofer.ch

​Let me know what you think—all constructive criticism, code critiques, or ideas for improvement are very welcome! Happy to answer any technical questions in the comments.

BR

Dominique

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u/CybersamuraiCH — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/droidappshowcase

Feedback needed for DBH Crypto Watcher

Hi everyone!

I recently launched DBH Crypto Watcher, a privacy-first crypto tracker, on the Google Play Store. I'm looking to connect with fellow developers and exchange honest feedback.

I'd appreciate it if you could install DBH Crypto Watcher, explore it for a few minutes, and share your thoughts on the UI, features, performance, or anything that could be improved.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.blakehofer.dbh_crypto_watcher

u/CybersamuraiCH — 2 months ago
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[FREE] Privacy-first: A lightweight WordPress plugin to remove Gemini watermarks locally in the browser.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using Google Gemini to generate content for my blog, but I wasn’t a fan of the visible watermarks and the hidden metadata attached to the images. Since I'm a big advocate for privacy and local control, I didn't want to rely on third-party cloud tools that require uploading my images to some random server.

So, I built GWM Remover – a lightweight, open-source WordPress plugin that lets you strip those watermarks and all metadata right in your browser.

Why I built it this way:

  • 100% Local Processing: The images are never sent to your server. The entire removal process (using an exact reference mask via Reverse Alpha Blending) happens locally in your RAM using the HTML5 Canvas API.
  • Zero Metadata: It strips EXIF, C2PA labels, and digital SynthID traces by re-rendering the image.
  • No Server Load: Because the processing is client-side, your server doesn't even "see" the heavy lifting.

If you’re a blog operator and want a clean, professional look for your AI-generated images without sacrificing privacy, feel free to check it out.

Project Link:https://github.com/n3tzzw3rg76/gwm-remover/releases/latest

I’d love to hear your feedback or any feature requests you might have!

u/CybersamuraiCH — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/WordpressPlugins

[HELP] Seeking 5 beta testers for a new high-performance security & analytics plugin

Hi everyone,

I’ve spent the last few months developing a security and traffic analytics solution for my own client projects and personal sites. My goal was simple: I needed something that is incredibly easy to set up, requires virtually no maintenance, and effectively blocks threats without slowing down the site like many heavy "all-in-one" security plugins do.

The result is DBH Shield & Traffic Analytics.

What the plugin does:

  • Server-Level Protection: Instead of running heavy PHP processes for every request, it uses server-side configurations to stop malicious traffic before it impacts your site.
  • Performance-First Analytics: It provides clear insights into your traffic (daily history, hourly stats, bot identification, and visitor metrics) without the bloat of external tracking scripts.
  • Proactive Defense: It includes features like Brute-Force protection, Geoblocking, and an automated feed of global threat intelligence to block malicious IP addresses in real-time.
  • Privacy-Focused: Built with GDPR compliance in mind, featuring built-in IP anonymization.

I am now looking for 5 motivated beta testers who are interested in running the plugin on their WordPress sites to provide feedback.

What you get: If you are one of the first 5 to install and test the plugin, you will receive a complimentary 1-year PRO license for your site as a thank you.

How to join:

  1. Download the plugin here:https://blake-hofer.net/wp-content/plugins/dbh-shop/direct-download.php?uid=dbh-shield
  2. Read the manual:https://blake-hofer.net/dbh-shield-traffic-analytics-documentation-user-manual/
  3. Confirm your participation: Once installed, please send a quick email to support@blake-hofer.net with your website’s URL so I can activate your 1-year PRO license.

I’m looking forward to your feedback and to seeing how the plugin performs in your environments!

Best regards,

Dominique

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u/CybersamuraiCH — 3 months ago
▲ 1 r/WordpressPlugins

As a developer, I know that showing is always better than telling. When you build WordPress themes, you want your clients or potential buyers to experience them live. That is exactly why I developed DBH-ShopWindow.

I wanted a way to host multiple themes on a single demo site and let users switch between them instantly—without the need for them to log in or ever see the wp-admin dashboard.

How it works

I’ve designed DBH-ShopWindow to be as non-intrusive as possible. Once active, it adds a small, clean button to your homepage. When your visitors click it, they can select any of your installed themes and see them applied to the site immediately.

It’s a seamless "Live Preview" that keeps the user on the frontend, ensuring a safe and fluid browsing experience.

Key Features

  • Instant Switching: No dashboard access or admin rights required for your users.
  • Developer-First: Simple to set up on any demo instance.
  • Performance-Oriented: A lightweight tool that won't slow down your site.
  • Safe for Public Use: Visitors stay exactly where you want them—on your content.

Choose the Version That Fits Your Needs

I offer this plugin in two versions to match the scale of your project:

  • DBH-ShopWindow Free: Great for small projects, allowing you to showcase up to 2 themes.
  • DBH-ShopWindow Pro: For those with a larger portfolio, this version offers support for unlimited themes. (A license code is required for the Pro download).

See it in Action

I am using the plugin myself, so you can test the user experience on my Live Demo: wordpress.blake-hofer.net

For full technical details, documentation, and downloads, please visit my site:

Tell me please what you think about it ...

BR

Dominique

reddit.com
u/CybersamuraiCH — 4 months ago