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Nico Smid
- 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? This article explores the mechanics behind FPPS pools, the factors…
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How Buyers Can Strategically Leverage a Hashrate Marketplace
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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?
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- 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
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- 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…
Hydro Cooled Bitcoin Mining
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- 5 min​
Hydro cooling, or water cooling, uses water as a cooling medium to effectively dissipate heat from mining hardware. This technique has become increasingly popular among operators due to its superior efficiency and the ability to achieve high hashrate density. But…