Mining
Hardware, pools, profitability, energy.
Can miners seriously choose which transactions to process? Like, if they see one with a higher fee, wouldn't they just pick that one and ignore the…
Started by kevin1337 · Feb 27, 2020, 01:15 PM · 12 / 36712367by ben.matrixMar 2, 2020, 11:22 PMAre power companies getting into Bitcoin mining now?
Started by 0xM4xi · Feb 3, 2020, 07:10 PM · 17 / 51117511by ben.matrixFeb 12, 2020, 12:33 AMHey there! I'm kinda new to this crypto stuff. Just finished reading a couple of beginner books and now I’m curious if I can build my own bitcoin…
Started by its_fork · Feb 2, 2020, 08:14 PM · 5 / 3915391by quantumrocketFeb 3, 2020, 05:11 PMToday I wanna bring up a topic about Bitcoin's security budget. With the halving coming next year, it seems super relevant. In 15-20 years, when…
Started by kevin420 · Jan 20, 2020, 08:34 AM · 21 / 53421534by ben.matrixJan 30, 2020, 12:43 PMWhat's this new miner tax about? I heard it could drive miners out of the country. Is it true that it won't achieve its goals?
Started by block_boss · Jan 21, 2020, 05:07 AM · 20 / 75720757by ben.matrixJan 27, 2020, 05:11 AMHey, can anyone verify if TeslaWatt is really building that solar site in Tonopah for crypto mining at 0.029 cents per kWh? Sounds sketchy to me.
Started by max2018 · Jan 16, 2020, 03:17 AM · 21 / 47521475by ben.matrixJan 20, 2020, 08:01 AMHey everyone, Just started solo mining BTC with my S9j 14th on ck pool. Anyone know if there are other solo mining pools for BTC? Also, need some…
Started by whale_boss · Jan 16, 2020, 03:59 PM · 4 / 6474647by viper_cobraJan 18, 2020, 09:19 PMWhat's everyone's take on big companies setting up massive mining centers abroad? Especially in countries like Ethiopia? Seems like more miners could…
Started by diamondhands · Dec 29, 2019, 06:25 AM · 21 / 83621836by ben.matrixJan 16, 2020, 12:59 AMAnyone know what this thing is used for? I'm kinda confused about its purpose.
Started by HumbleGuru · Jan 13, 2020, 06:57 AM · 2 / 5902590by gang2015Jan 13, 2020, 02:26 PMEver thought about what would happen if major exchanges decided to get into Bitcoin mining? Like, if they pooled their resources and got hold of 51%…
Started by 0xStake · Jan 1, 2020, 12:53 AM · 4 / 5084508by atlas51Jan 1, 2020, 01:40 PMWhy do we always talk about hashrate without mentioning the entry barriers? Solo mining costs add up fast and feels more like a rich person's hobby…
Started by wagmi · Dec 9, 2019, 12:36 PM · 19 / 52219522by 5tack_moonDec 19, 2019, 02:36 PM...or monthly gains too.
Started by alt777 · Dec 13, 2019, 02:49 PM · 9 / 4719471by jakecobraDec 18, 2019, 08:42 AMHey everyone, I've been thinking about Bitcoin and its environmental impact. With my background in Geography, I see that we kinda ignore how some…
Started by max_pixel · Dec 13, 2019, 04:40 PM · 9 / 4139413by max_pixelDec 16, 2019, 03:39 PMWondering about the fair price for an Antminer S21+. A buddy wants to sell me his for $4000, which is close to what I’m seeing online. Is that…
Started by hyperalpha · Dec 11, 2019, 06:14 AM · 7 / 5297529by atlas51Dec 11, 2019, 10:57 PMI've been keeping an eye on the distribution of Bitcoin mining pools lately and honestly, it's looking a lot more decentralized now. No pool holds…
Started by CalmNinja · Nov 22, 2019, 09:35 AM · 22 / 59722597by ben.matrixDec 8, 2019, 09:23 PMSo Blockstream is dropping news about a new ASIC miner in late 2024. After years of work, huh? I wonder if it’ll be worth the wait.
Started by block_boss · Dec 5, 2019, 10:43 PM · 7 / 2917291by token_laserDec 6, 2019, 06:25 PMIs this even a thing? Should we all give it a shot?
Started by SilentHodler · Nov 27, 2019, 08:15 AM · 21 / 40821408by ben.matrixDec 5, 2019, 03:35 PMThe Bitaxe Gamma 601 is super compact, right? I'm curious about overheating though. If I run it at full load for a long time, will it shut down?…
Started by HumbleGuru · Nov 28, 2019, 04:23 PM · 10 / 49910499by Hyper5ag3Dec 3, 2019, 06:57 PMI just found out I can get electricity for 5 cents per kWh. Thinking about diving into mining, got some cash to spend. Is it even profitable to start…
Started by 0xWallet · Nov 20, 2019, 11:13 PM · 19 / 52219522by pr0to88Nov 28, 2019, 06:48 PMCheck out the latest from GekkoScience, the R606 miner is finally here! It's quiet and adjustable, perfect for home setups.
Started by maxd3g3n · Nov 16, 2019, 05:47 AM · 19 / 33419334by gmfrensNov 26, 2019, 05:15 AMHey folks, I got a decent solar setup on my roof, 25 kWp. Selling energy back to the grid gives me around 0.07 EUR per kWh, which is not bad. I was…
Started by R0gu3Boss · Nov 22, 2019, 12:03 PM · 3 / 7113711by ben.matrixNov 22, 2019, 04:49 PMAre there tons of new mining operations popping up in the US? I wonder if it's really the best spot for mining. How much are the utility bills over…
Started by hodler_2014 · Nov 11, 2019, 06:46 PM · 20 / 36620366by ben.matrixNov 17, 2019, 04:09 AMI've noticed my hash rate dipping to around 1.0 TH/s lately. The room's at like 26°C and the heat sink seems cool to the touch. Does anyone's machine…
Started by HumbleGuru · Nov 9, 2019, 09:05 PM · 4 / 4954495by cobra_stakeNov 10, 2019, 01:15 PMSo there's this new heater called Heatbit that supposedly mines Bitcoin while warming your space. Sounds wild, right? They say it can heat up to 500…
Started by atlas51 · Oct 29, 2019, 05:50 AM · 21 / 33421334by ben.matrixNov 4, 2019, 04:20 AMJust got this modded S19Pro Loki Edition from D-Central. It was hashing over 100TH/s at first, but after tweaking the APW3 to work from a regular…
Started by cyberalt · Oct 27, 2019, 12:00 PM · 4 / 5084508by cyberaltOct 28, 2019, 03:46 AM