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Nico Smid
- 5 min​
Bitcoin mining relies heavily on specialized hardware known as Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) miners. The production of these ASICs is tied to the global semiconductor industry. The manufacturing of advanced chip wafers is largely concentrated in the hands of a few powerful foundries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung…
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Do or Die for S19 and M30S+ Miners
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- 5 min​
Over 25% of Bitcoin miners are at a crossroads as tight profitability persists. The current hashprice has pushed dominant machines like the S19 and M30s+ to operate near or below break-even levels, forcing miners to make critical decisions about upgrades…
Bitcoin Mining 2024 Review – Trends, Insights and the Road Ahead
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- 10 min​
The Bitcoin mining industry experienced a landmark year in 2024, marked by historic achievements and significant milestones that reshaped the landscape for miners worldwide. In our Bitcoin Mining 2024 Review we provide an in-depth analysis of the sector’s key developments,…
Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse, From Waste to Opportunity
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- 5 min​
Bitcoin mining generates significant amounts of heat, often treated as an unwanted by-product and wasted. However, as competition intensifies and profit margins tighten, miners are increasingly exploring innovative ways to optimize their operations. Repurposing the heat produced by mining machines…
Bitcoin Holiday Discount and Record Breaking Hashrate Deployment
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- 5 min​
The Bitcoin market and mining sector are never boring. Over the past week, we saw Bitcoin retrace more than 15% after reaching an all-time high. Bitcoin ETFs also surpassed gold ETFs in total assets under management, while a record amount…
Not All FPPS Pool Pay-outs Are Created Equal
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- 8 min​
Full Pay Per Share (FPPS) pools have emerged as a dominant pay-out model, offering miners predictable earnings and reducing risks associated with network variance. But how do FPPS pools calculate rewards, and how do these pools differ from each other?…
Mining Bitcoin with Wind & Solar
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- 5 min​
The global shift toward renewable energy is reshaping how we generate and consume power. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are at the forefront of this transformation. However, despite their promise, renewables face significant challenges, from high upfront costs…
Maximizing Profits by Combining Self-Mining and Hosting
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- 5 min​
Bitcoin mining is always changing, so staying competitive means finding new ways to grow and adapt. Many miners stick to things like selling ASIC machines or offering repair services, and while those are good strategies, there’s one that works even…
Digital Gold and Corporate Game Theory
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- 6 min​
Bitcoin has been making headlines with its price surging toward six-figure levels, as the digital asset passed the $2 trillion market cap, reinforcing its status as the “Digital Gold” of the 21st century. The consolidation of hashrate across the network…
Rethinking the Bitcoin Mining Cycle
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- 4 min​
Bitcoin mining has often been described as a cyclical industry, deeply intertwined with Bitcoin’s price movements. A popular theory divides the mining cycle into four distinct phases: Mining Gold Rush, Inventory Flush, Shakeout, and Rebalancing. While this framework provides a…
Will Six-Figure Bitcoin Spark the Comeback of the S19?
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- 4 min​
Institutional interest in Bitcoin is gaining momentum, hinting at the potential for six-figure BTC prices on the horizon. Meanwhile, the network hashrate is on track to surpass a monumental 800 EH/s by the end of the year, as miners benefit…