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Nico Smid
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Efficiency in Bitcoin mining has evolved significantly over the years, with technological advancements driving remarkable improvements. However, the pace of efficiency gains has slowed in recent years due to challenges in reducing semiconductor sizes and the physical limitations of current hardware. Cooling technologies and custom firmware have become essential tools…
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Paper Hands Dumped ETFs, Miners Bought the Dip
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After bearish price action and ETF outflows hitting record highs, Bitcoin surged by $10,000 this Sunday. Seizing the opportunity, Bitdeer bought the dip, adding to its growing BTC reserves. Meanwhile, network hashrate rebounded above 800 EH/s. Hashrate Index’s published a…
Hashcost Decoding a Key Metric
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- 4 min
Bitcoin mining is a highly competitive industry where profitability depends on several factors, including electricity costs, hardware efficiency, and network difficulty. Over the past year, miners have increasingly used a metric called hashcost to evaluate their operational efficiency. Hashcost represents…
Public Bitcoin Miners Dominate Network Amid Market Shifts
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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…
Streamline Your Operations with Management Software
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Managing a Bitcoin mining operation is no easy task. With growing competition and increasing complexity, efficiency is critical to staying profitable. Mining management software has become an essential tool for optimizing operations, minimizing downtime, and improving coordination. Whether you run…
Trump Dump and Mempool Clearance
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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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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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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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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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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…