Mining
Hardware, pools, profitability, energy.
Hey, I'm kinda new to this, is mining still a way to earn Bitcoin?
Started by DarkM1n3r · Nov 18, 2020, 02:16 AM · 23 / 27023270by ben.matrixNov 26, 2020, 01:50 PMHey everyone, I'm trying to grasp something about my bitcoin mining setup. I have this lottery machine running with a miner that has 4TH but I'm only…
Started by tom_matrix · Nov 23, 2020, 11:07 AM · 3 / 1843184by tom_matrixNov 25, 2020, 03:38 PMIs it safe to use my own router for crypto mining and wallets? What can go wrong with my internet connection? I have a wired router and a Wi-Fi…
Started by rogueboss · Nov 4, 2020, 01:13 AM · 5 / 4925492by quantumrocketNov 6, 2020, 10:35 AMBitcoin Space Heater V3 just dropped! Finally, a DIY open-source way to heat your space. Check out the 32-page guide and all the files right here.…
Started by 0xBlock · Oct 25, 2020, 05:11 PM · 15 / 33315333by ben.matrixOct 30, 2020, 05:42 PMSo Bhutan just dropped a bombshell. They've been mining Bitcoin since the price was around 5k thanks to their crazy hydroelectric power. They've kept…
Started by m00n51 · Oct 24, 2020, 06:29 AM · 11 / 39811398by 4l3x_maxiOct 28, 2020, 10:57 AMhey, saw a vid on youtube where someone mined btc with USB sticks on a laptop and made some profit. sounds too good to be true? can it really be done…
Started by ser · Sep 22, 2020, 07:16 AM · 7 / 1127112by token_laserSep 24, 2020, 05:02 AMImagine waking up tomorrow and all miners just stop. No new Bitcoin, no transactions confirmed. Will it still be a store of value or just a dead…
Started by probablynothing · Aug 30, 2020, 11:10 PM · 20 / 342034by ben.matrixSep 16, 2020, 02:19 AMIs it even possible to attack nodes to mess with Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment by sending wrong timestamps? Like, can we really screw with the…
Started by 0xBear · Sep 6, 2020, 05:22 PM · 4 / 46446by wallet_vaultSep 7, 2020, 11:04 AMI wanna skip nonces to boost my hash rate. When I was doing CPU mining, I managed to crank it up by 10x. What firmware should I mess with to make…
Started by CyberCh4in · Aug 26, 2020, 02:17 PM · 1 / 3931393by notyourkeysAug 26, 2020, 04:55 PMCheck out this Protocube mobile crypto mining container. They come in 10', 20', or 40' sizes, with 1 MW power distribution on the 40' ones. Anyone…
Started by leo.wizard · Aug 20, 2020, 01:20 PM · 5 / 73573by CryptoFalconAug 23, 2020, 01:27 AMHey folks, Check this out! The Magicminer WM02 is here and promises to change the game for home mining. It’s not just a small gadget; it packs 150W…
Started by paul88 · Aug 14, 2020, 11:32 PM · 3 / 2023202by pr0to88Aug 17, 2020, 10:37 AMCheryl Shadden, a nurse in Granbury, Texas, says she can’t sleep at night due to the constant noise from nearby bitcoin mining. It’s like living next…
Started by max2013 · Jul 17, 2020, 11:22 PM · 20 / 12520125by ben.matrixJul 28, 2020, 04:53 AMHey, what's the highest mining difficulty ever hit by any device for Bitcoin?
Started by bridge_bit · Jul 21, 2020, 04:16 PM · 11 / 24211242by bridge_bitJul 27, 2020, 05:51 AMMarathon Digital is trying something new by mining Bitcoin with energy from landfill methane in Utah. They teamed up with Nodal Power for this pilot…
Started by atlas51 · Jun 17, 2020, 02:08 AM · 16 / 46616466by ben.matrixJun 25, 2020, 11:52 AMSo I heard solo mining with Bitcoin Core is kinda dead now? What happened?
Started by just_gang · Jun 11, 2020, 06:24 AM · 8 / 4198419by 5wiftRav3nJun 12, 2020, 05:03 PMI’m totally new to mining. Is the A1 Pro 23T miner a good choice for starters? How much BTC could I possibly mine with it? Sorry if this sounds dumb.
Started by greg.block · May 26, 2020, 02:34 AM · 2 / 4142414by whale420May 26, 2020, 11:15 AMJust put in a new GPU, and now cgminer is saying "All devices disabled, cannot mine!" I'm on Windows 64bit. Any advice?
Started by n0nce1337 · May 19, 2020, 09:05 AM · 19 / 20119201by token_laserMay 25, 2020, 06:19 AMHey everyone, quick question from a newbie. I just got into Bitcoin and I’m trying to wrap my head around how mining really works. I get that miners…
Started by mr_satoshi · May 7, 2020, 04:07 AM · 4 / 1974197by atlas_minerMay 8, 2020, 04:13 PMHey, kinda strange question here. I have a transaction that’s been hanging out in the blockchain for 5 days. The sender didn’t add a high enough fee,…
Started by LoneWizard · Apr 8, 2020, 05:34 PM · 8 / 4008400by token_laserApr 12, 2020, 01:52 PMI just got some 4090s and I'm really curious about their hashrate for mining... any ideas? I'm thinking of testing them.
Started by raven100 · Apr 6, 2020, 05:36 PM · 2 / 1192119by pr0to88Apr 6, 2020, 07:31 PMAre power companies getting into Bitcoin mining now?
Started by 0xM4xi · Feb 3, 2020, 07:10 PM · 17 / 29917299by 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 / 1595159by quantumrocketFeb 3, 2020, 05:11 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 / 43220432by ben.matrixJan 27, 2020, 05:11 AMWhat'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 / 48021480by 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 / 2392239by gang2015Jan 13, 2020, 02:26 PM