In 1.16.5, is the fastest way to get rare materials that used to be impossible to find in SkyBlock:

Basalt breaks faster than cobblestone with a pickaxe, making your early-game grind much more efficient. 💧 Infinite Water (The Compact Way)

Since 1.16 introduced the Nether Update, you can automate more resources than in older versions. 🚀 The 1.16.5 "Infinite Basalt" Trick

Don't waste space with a massive 3x3 pool. In 1.16.5, you only need a : Dig a 2x2 hole (1 block deep). Place a water bucket in two opposite corners . You can now pull water from any corner infinitely. Bartering is King

Set up a Zombie Pigman farm (using turtle eggs as bait). Trade: Toss gold ingots at Piglins.

In version 1.16+, you are no longer limited to just cobblestone. Basalt is a high-value building block and can often be traded or used for unique crafting.