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Nico Smid
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Bitcoin remains range-bound below $100K, but the mining industry continues to expand. The network hashrate has remained above 800 EH/s for over two weeks, with public bitcoin miners now contributing 37% of total network power. At the same time, declining transaction fees are putting pressure on miners’ earnings as hashprice…
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Trump Dump and Mempool Clearance
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- 5 min​
Bitcoin’s price has faced turbulence as global financial markets sold-off sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. MicroStrategy’s relentless Bitcoin accumulation has paused, raising questions about its future strategy. On the mining side, difficulty has finally dropped after…
Turning HPC Server Time into Bitcoin
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- 5 min​
Data centers equipped with high-performance GPUs are uniquely positioned to turn idle resources into profitable opportunities. The NiceHash Docker Miner offers a seamless solution for data centers to monetize unused GPU power by mining cryptocurrencies such as Ravencoin, Ethereum Classic,…
TSMC and Samsung Dominate ASIC Supply Chains
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- 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…
Bitcoin Stars Align for a Bullish 2025 Outlook
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- 6 min​
With speculation swirling about the possibility of a Bitcoin strategic reserve during Trump’s first 100 days in office, Bitcoin saw a spike leading up to and on the day of his inauguration. As sentiment around Bitcoin evolves, institutional interest continues…
Firmware for Maximum Profit, Efficiency, and Longevity
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- 5 min​
Maximizing profitability in Bitcoin mining requires more than just the latest hardware—it’s about optimizing performance by applying customized firmware and strategic operational approaches. This article dives into the options provided by customized firmware, explores dynamic mining strategies like real-time fleet…
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?…