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Nico Smid
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Bullish sentiment has returned, fuelled by strong ETF inflows and a renewed race among corporations to accumulate Bitcoin. Meanwhile, network hashrate has fallen below 900 EH/s again while hashprice is climbing back toward the $50/PH/Day mark. A weaker U.S. dollar has boosted the Euro’s buying power and U.S.-based mining operations…
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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…
KYC Regulations Positive for Bitcoin Mining?
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- 4 min​
Until recently, most Bitcoin mining platforms didn’t enforce KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, allowing anyone with a wallet address to mine BTC. This open, unregulated environment fostered a lot of innovation but also has operational challenges for businesses that would…
Three Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Start Mining
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- 6 min​
Recent Bitcoin price action is suggesting the market might be entering into the later stages of the bull market. While rising Bitcoin prices boost revenue for miners during this phase, the hashrate often lags behind, creating a temporary window of…
Trump Pump Boosts Miner Profits
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- 5 min​
Since Donald Trump’s election victory, Bitcoin has surged by over 30%, fuelling renewed optimism across the market. Yet, the Fear and Greed Index suggests the market isn’t in a state of extreme greed. Even with the rapid price increase, Bitcoin…
Restoring Decentralization with DATUM
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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…