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 will that actually make a profit? 
 No, but that's not the point. Lottery ticket solo miner or join a pool and make a tiny tiny amount. It's mostly for enthusiasts and people who just want to understand mining without spending a lot. Similar to bitaxe. Fun stuff.  
 Also, if more and more tiny miners like this become popular, it helps to distribute mining. Plus it's stratum v2.