Mining
Hardware, pools, profitability, energy.
Anyone know how to get insurance for mining rigs against fire and theft? Is there even a company that does this?
Started by gmfrens · Mar 9, 2018, 10:28 PM · 3 / 6003600by planktonMar 12, 2018, 05:44 PMSo every four years the bitcoin reward gets halved. Right now it's 6.25 BTC per block, but come April 2024, it’ll drop to 3.125 BTC. This means…
Started by block_boss · Feb 23, 2018, 08:33 AM · 16 / 64216642by ben.matrixMar 1, 2018, 02:26 PMI’m trying to figure out if I can sell hashrate without getting hit with sales tax... like, is there a loophole or something?
Started by madbridge · Feb 21, 2018, 01:37 AM · 6 / 4366436by wallet_vaultFeb 23, 2018, 03:53 AMhey, quick question about power needs. what kind of transformer do I need for a 3MW mining farm in the US?
Started by tony_falcon · Feb 13, 2018, 03:51 PM · 9 / 6009600by degen1337Feb 19, 2018, 04:09 AMGot to celebrate the first for everything. This is a small win for Ethiopia, but definitely not the last. Just saw some pics from @KalKassa’s tour of…
Started by sam42 · Feb 14, 2018, 12:23 AM · 11 / 33911339by bull420Feb 18, 2018, 10:39 PMWhich is better, mining at home or using a hosting service? I'm new here and confused about which way to go.
Started by GrimPixel · Feb 8, 2018, 01:42 AM · 6 / 8786878by jakecobraFeb 10, 2018, 10:55 PMHere’s my take on the top 10 Bitcoin miners based on hash rates, pricing, and power efficiency. Here’s what I found: 1. AntMiner S19 Pro ideal for…
Started by 0xChad · Jan 7, 2018, 03:16 PM · 10 / 49010490by miner_forkJan 12, 2018, 05:41 AMThe biggest mining farm in 🇸🇻 runs on volcano energy, handling about a quarter of the country's total hashpower.
Started by satoshi_rocket · Jan 5, 2018, 04:17 PM · 15 / 62815628by ben.matrixJan 10, 2018, 09:01 PMGekkoScience Terminus R909 thoughts
Started by token_sage · Dec 26, 2017, 08:37 PM · 19 / 50719507by viper_cobraJan 10, 2018, 10:59 AMLooking to figure out how much it cost to mine the Genesis Block for a research paper. Got this hashrate of around 8228 h/s. 1- Took the time…
Started by DarkCoin · Jan 3, 2018, 08:34 PM · 5 / 7085708by token_laserJan 4, 2018, 02:04 PMJust got into crypto mining hosting. What platforms are you guys using? I’m using one but curious about others... any suggestions?
Started by samoracle · Dec 13, 2017, 05:29 PM · 4 / 5974597by atlas51Dec 14, 2017, 11:12 AMHey folks, Looking for some tips from the mining pros. Got a chance to rent a warehouse, around 90 square meters. Two windows on both sides to help…
Started by coldstorage · Dec 6, 2017, 06:00 AM · 11 / 68411684by fewunderstandDec 9, 2017, 12:45 PMUsing OP_SHA256 OP_CHECKSIG seems too basic for a quantum context. It'll show us if there's a problem but lacks depth. I came up with a more layered…
Started by alex.byte · Nov 24, 2017, 05:36 AM · 19 / 59619596by falcon2019Dec 3, 2017, 11:22 AMManitoba's government wants to raise electricity rates for crypto miners and data centers, saying they use too much energy and don't contribute…
Started by atlas51 · Nov 22, 2017, 08:25 AM · 20 / 70120701by ben.matrixNov 30, 2017, 09:42 AMHey everyone! I’ve been tinkering with a BM1387-based miner, you know, the chip from the Antminer S9. It's still not fully functional but I threw my…
Started by cobra42 · Nov 27, 2017, 08:34 AM · 5 / 6795679by BasedSatoshiNov 29, 2017, 07:38 AMThinking of setting up a mining operation. Got access to super cheap electricity, like 1 cent per KWH. I’ve got 2MW available and an 800m² hangar…
Started by coldstorage · Nov 15, 2017, 03:01 AM · 22 / 72222722by ben.matrixNov 22, 2017, 01:08 PMBitcoin runs on Proof of Work, and miners are the backbone, right? They fire up their ASICs to snag some blocks and validate transactions, aiming for…
Started by tom2014 · Nov 5, 2017, 05:49 PM · 12 / 76112761by ben.matrixNov 9, 2017, 07:43 AMSo, Russia might actually legalize crypto mining if miners sell their coins outside the country. Kinda interesting, right? Seems like they’re…
Started by greg777 · Oct 18, 2017, 04:30 PM · 14 / 62914629by ben.matrixOct 24, 2017, 09:14 AMHey all, I’m just starting out with mining and looking for some tips on software that pros or experienced miners use. Any suggestions?
Started by sam2014 · Oct 15, 2017, 12:19 AM · 3 / 5483548by whale420Oct 15, 2017, 04:40 AMHeads up, if you're running a mining farm or have anything behind a SonicWall, there’s a serious vulnerability out there. Better update your devices…
Started by wallet_vault · Oct 10, 2017, 05:44 PM · 4 / 2444244by wallet_vaultOct 13, 2017, 04:51 AMHey everyone, I'm starting my own mining operation. Planning to kick things off with a few Antminers (not the S19s) and ramping up to around 500…
Started by 0xOrbit · Oct 6, 2017, 10:25 PM · 9 / 4239423by rocket2016Oct 12, 2017, 11:04 AMSo I was reading about solo mining and CKPool. If I got it right, CKPool isn’t the same as the solo pools from way back. They combine weaker devices'…
Started by block_boss · Oct 10, 2017, 12:28 AM · 5 / 6835683by planktonOct 12, 2017, 07:19 AMHey guys, quick question. Is using a mining pool a must? How do I get my ASICs to mine without pointing them to a pool? Can I just mine solo and hope…
Started by 0xRaven · Oct 3, 2017, 04:44 AM · 4 / 7634763by token_laserOct 5, 2017, 07:02 PMDo solo miners actually earn Bitcoin for trying to validate a block, even if they don’t end up doing it?
Started by nick_hawk · Sep 28, 2017, 02:41 PM · 16 / 64616646by ben.matrixOct 5, 2017, 05:36 AMLooks like lawmakers are stepping up to protect crypto in a few states. Pennsylvania’s got a new bill from Senator Tommy focused on crypto. Seems…
Started by BasedDefi · Sep 25, 2017, 03:33 AM · 12 / 62212622by wallet_vaultOct 1, 2017, 07:25 AM