Challenges of Bitcoin Mining in Nigeria

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madbearMember
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#1Aug 19, 2018, 12:57 PM
Nigeria is often mentioned when talking about Bitcoin but the government seems to ignore its potential. The youth are really into it, though, and that could help Bitcoin grow here. It's a shame the government doesn't see it.
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#2Aug 21, 2018, 07:34 PM
Mining isn't linked to crypto adoption, look at the EU they don’t mine much but have high ownership and acceptance. Mining is a business, not the key to crypto success. Plus, that 500Kwh project? Not gonna change the game.
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chrisbyteNewbie
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#3Aug 21, 2018, 10:39 PM
Honestly, promoting bitcoin mining in Nigeria right now seems pointless. It’s not profitable due to high costs. How many can actually afford consistent power for mining? Trading crypto seems like a better option for most people here.
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#4Aug 24, 2018, 03:03 AM
I feel like this OP just wants attention with another "Merit me" thread. No hate, but those home setups are tiny. They won’t bring back decent ROI, and I’ve seen many people bail after a while. That name "Trojan" just screams warning.
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#5Aug 24, 2018, 05:11 AM
In a free market, profit and loss are the norm. Bitcoin is all about capitalism some make it big while others flop. Trading isn’t a stable income, like gambling. If everyone is making money, where's it coming from?
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topbl4stFull Member
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#6Aug 24, 2018, 11:06 AM
If you’re mining in Nigeria, you need your own power source. Relying on the grid is a bad move. It’s super unreliable. You’re better off investing in solar or wind, but that just extends your ROI time. Mining here is tough.
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#7Aug 24, 2018, 02:26 PM
Good news that crypto is now legal in Nigeria! But I doubt this will boost mining due to high electricity costs. Other countries have stable and cheaper power, which we lack. Solar is promising but setting it up is pricey.
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0xForkFull Member
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#8Aug 24, 2018, 05:00 PM
So Trojan Mining is working on a hydro-powered facility? Sounds ambitious, but mining in Nigeria is hard compared to developed countries. Still, there’s some hope if they can get it right. Africa is slowly getting into mining.
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seed100Member
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#9Aug 24, 2018, 07:11 PM
This country is such a mess. Even with reliable power, you'd face tons of obstacles, especially from the government. Maybe someday it’ll be better but for now, setting up in Nigeria? Not a great idea.
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#10Aug 24, 2018, 10:46 PM
Wait, they're building mining farms where there’s no electricity? Makes total sense… I guess? But one farm means no competition, right? Still, they could lose everything to a fire before they even face competition!
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#11Aug 27, 2018, 12:25 AM
Teaching blockchain tech to young people isn’t the same as mining Bitcoin. It’s about understanding how things work, opening doors for opportunities in crypto. Mining won’t make Nigeria crypto-friendly; we need more awareness first.
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LuckySeedHero Member
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#12Aug 27, 2018, 01:57 AM
I see why Huobi is banned in Nigeria. It's a mess.
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