- Nico Smid
- 5 min​
As Bitcoin mining pools grow, concerns are rising about increasing network centralization. Larger pools wield significant power by controlling block creation and payouts, sparking fears of potential censorship and manipulation. OCEAN Pool, however, seeks to shift this balance with the DATUM Protocol, a decentralized solution designed to empower miners and…
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Will Hyperscalers Outpace Miners in the Race for Nuclear Power?
- Nico Smid
- 5 min​
As global demand for cleaner and more reliable energy grows, nuclear power is poised for a revival that could attract $1.5 trillion in capital investments by 2050. This resurgence is driven by the rise of energy-intensive technologies like generative artificial…
How Buyers Can Strategically Leverage a Hashrate Marketplace
- Nico Smid
- 6 min​
For buyers, a hashrate marketplace offers the opportunity to mine without the need to own or manage hardware. In this article, we not only explain how a marketplace functions but also present four ways how buyers can leverage a hashrate…
Exchange Exodus and Miner Capitulation
- Nico Smid
- 4 min​
As Bitcoin’s price climbs back above the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), the network hashrate has pulled back after revisiting the 700 EH/s mark. With mining difficulty hovering near all-time highs and hashprice remaining below $50/PH/day, miners have entered a…
How to Make Money with Bitcoin Mining and AI/HPC
- Nico Smid
- 6 min​
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, two sectors are capturing significant attention: AI / HPC compute and Bitcoin mining. A couple of weeks ago, Digital Mining Solutions published an article delving into the key similarities and differences between these…
Adapt or Die, Miners Explore Alternative Strategies in Tough Times
- Nico Smid
- 4 min​
Bitcoin’s price has rebounded following a significant rate cut, while the network hashrate experienced its second-largest drop of the year, partially influenced by the rise of Fractal Bitcoin. The hashrate declines prompts a downwards difficulty adjustment, hashprice shows signs of…
Maximizing Mining Profitability Through Hashrate Marketplace Sales
- Nico Smid
- 6 min​
The concept of a hashrate marketplace is rapidly gaining traction as a game-changer for both miners and investors. These online platforms offer a dynamic space where users can buy and sell the computational power required for mining various cryptocurrencies. For…
Is AI/HPC A Lifesaver for Bitcoin Miners?
- Nico Smid
- 6 min​
The rapid rise of ChatGPT has underscored the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), driving an unprecedented demand for Nvidia GPUs as tech giants scramble to secure the computing power necessary to fuel their AI services. With the compute intensity…
Record Low Hashprice Can’t Stop Hashrate Surging Past 700 EH/s
- Nico Smid
- 5 min​
While Bitcoin’s price recovers from another setback, the network hashrate surged, breaking through the 700 EH/s level. The bearish price action has driven hashprice back to all-time lows. Will September once again be the worst-performing month, as it has been…