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According to Daniel Batten, an independent researcher who examined the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), three exclusions mentioned on its website have understated Bitcoin’s sustainable energy percentage by 13.6%. #bitcoinmining #sustainableenergy #BTC
According to Daniel Batten, an independent researcher who examined the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), three exclusions mentioned on its website have understated Bitcoin’s sustainable energy percentage by 13.6%.

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Terawulf has announced roughly half of its nuclear-powered Nautilus Cryptomine has come online. The mining facility, a joint venture with Cumulus Coin, LLC., derives its energy wholly from the 2.5 GW Susquehanna nuclear generation station in Pensylvania. #BTC #bitcoinmining #BNB
Terawulf has announced roughly half of its nuclear-powered Nautilus Cryptomine has come online. The mining facility, a joint venture with Cumulus Coin, LLC., derives its energy wholly from the 2.5 GW Susquehanna nuclear generation station in Pensylvania.
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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Soars As End of 2023 Approaches: Daily Revenue Hits New High. As 2023 ends with just 55 days remaining, bitcoin mining profitability has soared, with daily revenue returns of $76 for each petahash per second (PH/s) as of November 5. A mining device capable of producing 200 terahashes per second (TH/s) at an electricity cost of $0.07 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is expected to generate net income of around $14.12 for a full day at the prevailing BTC rate. #bitcoin #bitcoinmining
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Soars As End of 2023 Approaches: Daily Revenue Hits New High. As 2023 ends with just 55 days remaining, bitcoin mining profitability has soared, with daily revenue returns of $76 for each petahash per second (PH/s) as of November 5. A mining device capable of producing 200 terahashes per second (TH/s) at an electricity cost of $0.07 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is expected to generate net income of around $14.12 for a full day at the prevailing BTC rate.

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Bitcoin Difficulty Soars to Record 62.46 Trillion, Miners Unfazed Amid Tight Competition Between Foundry and Antpoo. After a 6.47% rise on October 16, Bitcoin difficulty has increased again. On October 29, 2023, at block height 814,464, the network experienced a difficulty increase of 2.35%, rising from 61.03 trillion to a new high of 62.46 trillion. These developments make bitcoin mining block rewards more challenging than at any point in history. Despite the increased complexity, bitcoin miners remain unaffected, maintaining a total hashrate above 450 exahashes per second (EH/s). Currently, block times are still below the average of ten minutes, with data showing speeds ranging between nine minutes and 17 seconds to just above the nine minutes per block mark. A total of 42 mining pools contribute a minimum of 3 gigahashes per second (GH/s) to the Bitcoin blockchain. Additionally, nearly 17 pools have a hashpower of more than 1 EH/s dedicated to mining bitcoin. As of October 30, 2023, approximately 26 mining pools were operating with approximately 1 petahash per second (PH/s) hashpower. Just 48 hours ago, Antpool took the reigns as the premier mining pool. However, the latest statistics show that Foundry leads with 27.02% of the total hashrate, while Antpool follows with 26.58%. Together, these two pools account for 53.6% of the network's overall hashrate. Over the past week, Foundry and Antpool have been neck and neck in terms of hashrate, with Foundry slightly ahead on October 30, with 120 EH/s compared to Antpool's 118 EH/s. #bitcoin #bitcoinmining
Bitcoin Difficulty Soars to Record 62.46 Trillion, Miners Unfazed Amid Tight Competition Between Foundry and Antpoo.

After a 6.47% rise on October 16, Bitcoin difficulty has increased again. On October 29, 2023, at block height 814,464, the network experienced a difficulty increase of 2.35%, rising from 61.03 trillion to a new high of 62.46 trillion.

These developments make bitcoin mining block rewards more challenging than at any point in history. Despite the increased complexity, bitcoin miners remain unaffected, maintaining a total hashrate above 450 exahashes per second (EH/s).

Currently, block times are still below the average of ten minutes, with data showing speeds ranging between nine minutes and 17 seconds to just above the nine minutes per block mark. A total of 42 mining pools contribute a minimum of 3 gigahashes per second (GH/s) to the Bitcoin blockchain.

Additionally, nearly 17 pools have a hashpower of more than 1 EH/s dedicated to mining bitcoin. As of October 30, 2023, approximately 26 mining pools were operating with approximately 1 petahash per second (PH/s) hashpower.

Just 48 hours ago, Antpool took the reigns as the premier mining pool. However, the latest statistics show that Foundry leads with 27.02% of the total hashrate, while Antpool follows with 26.58%.

Together, these two pools account for 53.6% of the network's overall hashrate. Over the past week, Foundry and Antpool have been neck and neck in terms of hashrate, with Foundry slightly ahead on October 30, with 120 EH/s compared to Antpool's 118 EH/s.

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Grayscale CEO Foresees Spot Bitcoin ETFs Unlocking '$30 Trillion Worth of Advised Wealth' | To get involved in the #Cryptocurrency boom try #HashFlare one of the best #CloudMining service, Start #Mining Now!: https://goo.gl/zV9ags #ethereum #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #litecoin #monero #zcash #cryptocurrencies #blockchain #btc #eth #altcoin #xmr #crypto #bitcoinmining #investment #millionaire #successful #entrepreneur #billionaire #investors #investor #forex #bitcoincloudmining #forextrading #bosslife #millions
Grayscale CEO Foresees Spot Bitcoin ETFs Unlocking '$30 Trillion Worth of Advised Wealth' | To get involved in the #Cryptocurrency boom try #HashFlare one of the best #CloudMining service, Start #Mining Now!: https://goo.gl/zV9ags

#ethereum #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #litecoin #monero #zcash #cryptocurrencies #blockchain #btc #eth #altcoin #xmr #crypto #bitcoinmining #investment #millionaire #successful #entrepreneur #billionaire #investors #investor #forex #bitcoincloudmining #forextrading #bosslife #millions
Node Nation statement: "Remember those crazy high school days? Were they as fun as this video? Learning #Bitcoin should be fun! It looks like #Nerdminer by @BitMaker_ is doing a great job and kids love it Learning Open Source 👍 Having fun 👍 Mining Bitcoin👍" El Salvador on the move #ElSalvadors #bitmaker #bitcoinmining #NodeNation $BTC $ORDI $LINK
Node Nation statement:

"Remember those crazy high school days? Were they as fun as this video?

Learning #Bitcoin should be fun!
It looks like #Nerdminer by @BitMaker_ is doing a great job and kids love it

Learning Open Source 👍
Having fun 👍
Mining Bitcoin👍"

El Salvador on the move

#ElSalvadors #bitmaker #bitcoinmining #NodeNation

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The #Bitcoin network's hashrate took a significant hit this week, falling over 38.8% from its peak as harsh winter conditions forced U.S.-based miners to shut down operations. #bitcoinmining #cryptomarket
The #Bitcoin network's hashrate took a significant hit this week, falling over 38.8% from its peak as harsh winter conditions forced U.S.-based miners to shut down operations.

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🚨 BITCOIN MINERS GIVING UP AS PROFITS DRY UP AMID SELLOFF 🚨 💡 CryptoQuant analysts reveal Bitcoin miners are approaching "capitulation" as profit margins tighten post-halving and BTC hovers close to $50,000. This state mirrors the market bottom post-FTX crash in late 2022, potentially signaling a market bottom for BTC. 💡 📉 Signs of Capitulation 📉 🔍 Miner capitulation happens when miners scale back operations or sell their mined Bitcoin to stay afloat or hedge their exposure. Over the past month, Bitcoin's price has dropped 13% from $68,791 to $59,603, intensifying signs of miner distress. 📉 One critical indicator is the significant drop in Bitcoin's hashrate, which has fallen 7.7% to a four-month low of 576 EH/s after hitting a record high on April 27. This drop mirrors a similar hashrate decline in late 2022, when Bitcoin’s price bottomed at $15,500 before surging over 300% in the following 15 months. 🔗 "Bitcoin miner capitulation mirrors December 2022 levels with a 7.7% hashrate drop, similar to post-FTX collapse conditions. Such declines often signal potential market bottoms." - CryptoQuant 🔍 Hashrate Analysis 📊 📉 Bitcoin’s hashrate decline indicates reduced computational power securing the network, a sign of miners shutting down rigs due to unprofitability. This pattern of miner capitulation suggests a potential market bottom, akin to previous cycles. 📉 Miner Profit/Loss Sustainability 📊 💸 Since the halving, miners have faced extreme underpayment, as seen in the miner profit/loss sustainability indicator. Daily revenues have plummeted 63% from $79M on March 6 to $29M, with transaction fees now only contributing 3.2% of total daily revenues—the lowest share since April 8. Are we headed towards another "Crypto recession"? Yes/No? Let me know in the comments! #mining #bitcoinmining #bullorbear #bearrun #btc $BTC btc $ETH $SHIB {spot}(ETHUSDT)
🚨 BITCOIN MINERS GIVING UP AS PROFITS DRY UP AMID SELLOFF 🚨

💡 CryptoQuant analysts reveal Bitcoin miners are approaching "capitulation" as profit margins tighten post-halving and BTC hovers close to $50,000. This state mirrors the market bottom post-FTX crash in late 2022, potentially signaling a market bottom for BTC. 💡

📉 Signs of Capitulation 📉

🔍 Miner capitulation happens when miners scale back operations or sell their mined Bitcoin to stay afloat or hedge their exposure. Over the past month, Bitcoin's price has dropped 13% from $68,791 to $59,603, intensifying signs of miner distress.

📉 One critical indicator is the significant drop in Bitcoin's hashrate, which has fallen 7.7% to a four-month low of 576 EH/s after hitting a record high on April 27. This drop mirrors a similar hashrate decline in late 2022, when Bitcoin’s price bottomed at $15,500 before surging over 300% in the following 15 months.

🔗 "Bitcoin miner capitulation mirrors December 2022 levels with a 7.7% hashrate drop, similar to post-FTX collapse conditions. Such declines often signal potential market bottoms." - CryptoQuant

🔍 Hashrate Analysis 📊

📉 Bitcoin’s hashrate decline indicates reduced computational power securing the network, a sign of miners shutting down rigs due to unprofitability. This pattern of miner capitulation suggests a potential market bottom, akin to previous cycles.

📉 Miner Profit/Loss Sustainability 📊

💸 Since the halving, miners have faced extreme underpayment, as seen in the miner profit/loss sustainability indicator. Daily revenues have plummeted 63% from $79M on March 6 to $29M, with transaction fees now only contributing 3.2% of total daily revenues—the lowest share since April 8.

Are we headed towards another "Crypto recession"?

Yes/No? Let me know in the comments!

#mining #bitcoinmining #bullorbear #bearrun #btc
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Technological Solar Eclipse: The Potential Impacts of Solar Storms on Cryptocurrencies"Region 3514 (N05W43, Ekc/Beta-Gamma), source of the X2.8 flare, the M5.8 flare and several C-class flares, showed a substantial growth in sunspots and an increase in complexity magnetic in the last 24 hours." Solar flares are violent explosions on the surface of the Sun that release enormous amounts of energy in various forms, including light, radio waves and charged particles. These events are caused by complex variations in solar magnetic fields.

Technological Solar Eclipse: The Potential Impacts of Solar Storms on Cryptocurrencies

"Region 3514 (N05W43, Ekc/Beta-Gamma), source of the X2.8 flare, the M5.8 flare and several C-class flares, showed a substantial growth in sunspots and an increase in complexity magnetic in the last 24 hours."
Solar flares are violent explosions on the surface of the Sun that release enormous amounts of energy in various forms, including light, radio waves and charged particles. These events are caused by complex variations in solar magnetic fields.
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Just in: President Vladimir Putin legalized crypto mining in Russia. The past 2 years, Russia has intended to ban mining and issuance of new currency in the country to stabilize energy consumption and prevent the devaluing of Russian currency, the Ruble. “Seize the moment” - President Vladimir Putin This year, on 8 August 2024, President Putin signed a law for digital currency mining, mining pools, and mining infrastructure operators. In the document, Russia will collect address identifiers of people who do the mining, including those who organize the mining pool activities. Now the question, does Russia allow the issuance of new currency? The answer is no! Who can conduct mining in Russia? Russian people with legal entities and entrepreneurs are allowed to mine digital currency and need to register with the Russian government. While you don't have to register as long as you are an individual who never exceeds their electricity consumption limit, you have the ability to mine digital currency in Russia. The international digital financial assets from mining may be traded on Russian blockchain platforms. The one who controls the blockchain based on the document, it looks like the Bank of Russia will reserve the authority whether a transaction can be processed or not to prevent financial instability in Russia. This action might bring Bitcoin hash rate and Bitcoin difficulty to the new all time high. #Russia #BTCRussia #BTClegal #bitcoinmining #VladimirPutin $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT)
Just in: President Vladimir Putin legalized crypto mining in Russia.

The past 2 years, Russia has intended to ban mining and issuance of new currency in the country to stabilize energy consumption and prevent the devaluing of Russian currency, the Ruble.

“Seize the moment” - President Vladimir Putin

This year, on 8 August 2024, President Putin signed a law for digital currency mining, mining pools, and mining infrastructure operators. In the document, Russia will collect address identifiers of people who do the mining, including those who organize the mining pool activities.

Now the question, does Russia allow the issuance of new currency?
The answer is no!

Who can conduct mining in Russia?
Russian people with legal entities and entrepreneurs are allowed to mine digital currency and need to register with the Russian government. While you don't have to register as long as you are an individual who never exceeds their electricity consumption limit, you have the ability to mine digital currency in Russia.

The international digital financial assets from mining may be traded on Russian blockchain platforms. The one who controls the blockchain based on the document, it looks like the Bank of Russia will reserve the authority whether a transaction can be processed or not to prevent financial instability in Russia.

This action might bring Bitcoin hash rate and Bitcoin difficulty to the new all time high.

#Russia #BTCRussia #BTClegal #bitcoinmining #VladimirPutin

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Why is there a massive mining outflow in June?On June 3, the cryptocurrency market witnessed an unprecedented event as a massive outflow of miners' holdings was transferred to exchanges. This sudden surge in miner activity has raised eyebrows within the industry, particularly due to its scale and the concentration of a significant portion of the volume from a single mining pool. In this article, we delve into the intricacies and potential implications of this event, exploring the factors that may have triggered such a massive miner outflow. The Rise of Cryptocurrency Mining Cryptocurrency mining serves as the backbone of many blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Miners, equipped with powerful hardware, validate transactions, secure the network, and in return, earn freshly minted coins as rewards. These rewards are typically accumulated in miners' wallets, which can be held or later converted into other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies. Understanding the Miner Outflow The June 3 miner outflow event involved a significant movement of funds from miners' wallets to cryptocurrency exchanges. The volume of this transfer marked a four-year high, attracting attention and speculation within the crypto community. The fact that approximately one-third of the volume originated from a single mining pool adds further intrigue to the situation. Reasons Behind the Massive Outflow Several factors could have contributed to the notable miner outflow in June. Let's explore some of the potential reasons: Profit-Taking: Cryptocurrency miners, especially those who have accumulated substantial holdings, periodically choose to sell a portion of their rewards to secure profits. The recent surge in cryptocurrency prices might have enticed miners to liquidate their holdings, particularly if they had concerns about a potential market downturn. Operational Costs: Mining cryptocurrencies can be a capital-intensive endeavor. Miners need to cover expenses such as electricity bills, maintenance costs, and equipment upgrades. Large-scale mining operations often involve significant overheads, and selling a portion of the mined coins can help cover these expenses and ensure sustained profitability. Market Sentiment: The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, driven by factors such as regulatory developments, macroeconomic conditions, and investor sentiment. Miners, like any other market participant, might have reacted to prevailing market sentiment, choosing to sell their holdings amid a perceived bearish outlook or to take advantage of bullish trends. Mining Pool Dynamics: The concentration of a significant portion of the outflow from a single mining pool suggests that specific factors could have influenced this event. Mining pools act as collective entities where individual miners contribute their computational power. Decisions made by mining pool operators, such as fee structures, payout schedules, or other factors, may have incentivized miners to transfer their rewards to exchanges. Implications and Market Impact The magnitude of the miner outflow event raises questions about its potential impact on the cryptocurrency market. Such a large influx of coins onto exchanges can exert downward pressure on prices, as increased selling activity typically outpaces buying demand. The resulting market dynamics may lead to short-term price volatility, prompting traders to adjust their strategies accordingly. Furthermore, the concentration of the outflow from a single mining pool could influence the pool's overall hash rate, potentially impacting the security and decentralization of the underlying blockchain network. However, it is important to note that these implications largely depend on the actions and intentions of the miners and the overall market sentiment at the time. Conclusion MINING FARMS The significant miner outflow in June, characterized by its size and the concentration of volume from a single mining pool, has sparked discussions and speculations within the cryptocurrency community. While it is challenging to definitively ascertain the motives behind this event, factors such as profit-taking, operational costs, market sentiment, and mining pool dynamics likely played a role. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, events like this serve as reminders of the intricacies and dynamics at play behind the scenes. While they can contribute to market volatility and uncertainty, they also provide valuable insights into the behavior of key market participants. Monitoring and analyzing such events help us better understand the cryptocurrency ecosystem and its underlying dynamics, leading to more informed decision-making in the ever-changing world of digital assets. #bitcoin #bitcoinmining #mining #crypto2023 #BinanceTournament

Why is there a massive mining outflow in June?

On June 3, the cryptocurrency market witnessed an unprecedented event as a massive outflow of miners' holdings was transferred to exchanges. This sudden surge in miner activity has raised eyebrows within the industry, particularly due to its scale and the concentration of a significant portion of the volume from a single mining pool. In this article, we delve into the intricacies and potential implications of this event, exploring the factors that may have triggered such a massive miner outflow.

The Rise of Cryptocurrency Mining

Cryptocurrency mining serves as the backbone of many blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Miners, equipped with powerful hardware, validate transactions, secure the network, and in return, earn freshly minted coins as rewards. These rewards are typically accumulated in miners' wallets, which can be held or later converted into other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies.

Understanding the Miner Outflow

The June 3 miner outflow event involved a significant movement of funds from miners' wallets to cryptocurrency exchanges. The volume of this transfer marked a four-year high, attracting attention and speculation within the crypto community. The fact that approximately one-third of the volume originated from a single mining pool adds further intrigue to the situation.

Reasons Behind the Massive Outflow

Several factors could have contributed to the notable miner outflow in June. Let's explore some of the potential reasons:

Profit-Taking: Cryptocurrency miners, especially those who have accumulated substantial holdings, periodically choose to sell a portion of their rewards to secure profits. The recent surge in cryptocurrency prices might have enticed miners to liquidate their holdings, particularly if they had concerns about a potential market downturn.

Operational Costs: Mining cryptocurrencies can be a capital-intensive endeavor. Miners need to cover expenses such as electricity bills, maintenance costs, and equipment upgrades. Large-scale mining operations often involve significant overheads, and selling a portion of the mined coins can help cover these expenses and ensure sustained profitability.

Market Sentiment: The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, driven by factors such as regulatory developments, macroeconomic conditions, and investor sentiment. Miners, like any other market participant, might have reacted to prevailing market sentiment, choosing to sell their holdings amid a perceived bearish outlook or to take advantage of bullish trends.

Mining Pool Dynamics: The concentration of a significant portion of the outflow from a single mining pool suggests that specific factors could have influenced this event. Mining pools act as collective entities where individual miners contribute their computational power. Decisions made by mining pool operators, such as fee structures, payout schedules, or other factors, may have incentivized miners to transfer their rewards to exchanges.

Implications and Market Impact

The magnitude of the miner outflow event raises questions about its potential impact on the cryptocurrency market. Such a large influx of coins onto exchanges can exert downward pressure on prices, as increased selling activity typically outpaces buying demand. The resulting market dynamics may lead to short-term price volatility, prompting traders to adjust their strategies accordingly.

Furthermore, the concentration of the outflow from a single mining pool could influence the pool's overall hash rate, potentially impacting the security and decentralization of the underlying blockchain network. However, it is important to note that these implications largely depend on the actions and intentions of the miners and the overall market sentiment at the time.

Conclusion

MINING FARMS

The significant miner outflow in June, characterized by its size and the concentration of volume from a single mining pool, has sparked discussions and speculations within the cryptocurrency community. While it is challenging to definitively ascertain the motives behind this event, factors such as profit-taking, operational costs, market sentiment, and mining pool dynamics likely played a role.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, events like this serve as reminders of the intricacies and dynamics at play behind the scenes. While they can contribute to market volatility and uncertainty, they also provide valuable insights into the behavior of key market participants. Monitoring and analyzing such events help us better understand the cryptocurrency ecosystem and its underlying dynamics, leading to more informed decision-making in the ever-changing world of digital assets.

#bitcoin #bitcoinmining #mining #crypto2023 #BinanceTournament
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Barefoot Mining CEO Projects 52.5% Reduction in Bitcoin Rewards Post Halving. This weekend's figures show that bitcoin miners are approaching a critical threshold, with less than 25,000 blocks remaining before the anticipated halving event. Once this milestone is reached, bitcoin miner rewards for each block, excluding transaction fees, will drop to 3,125 coins post-halving, a sharp drop from the current value of 6.25 BTC per block. The bitcoin community is closely watching these developments, but it is the miners who bear the brunt, as their revenues are reduced significantly. #bitcoiners #bitcoinmining #bitcoin
Barefoot Mining CEO Projects 52.5% Reduction in Bitcoin Rewards Post Halving.

This weekend's figures show that bitcoin miners are approaching a critical threshold, with less than 25,000 blocks remaining before the anticipated halving event. Once this milestone is reached, bitcoin miner rewards for each block, excluding transaction fees, will drop to 3,125 coins post-halving, a sharp drop from the current value of 6.25 BTC per block. The bitcoin community is closely watching these developments, but it is the miners who bear the brunt, as their revenues are reduced significantly.

#bitcoiners #bitcoinmining #bitcoin
🚀 Bitcoin Miners Eye $13.9B Boost from AI and HPC Shift by 2027 Bitcoin miners could see a massive $13.9 billion annual revenue increase by 2027 if they pivot 20% of their energy capacity to AI and high-performance computing (HPC), according to VanEck. As AI companies crave energy, and Bitcoin miners are well-equipped to supply it, this transition could be a game-changer for the industry. VanEck’s recent report highlights the shaky financial ground many Bitcoin miners stand on—burdened with debt, share dilution, and inflated executive compensation. By redirecting some of their energy resources to power the booming AI and HPC sectors, these companies could transform their "bad balance sheets" into profit-generating machines. It is estimated that Bitcoin miners shifting just 20% of their energy output could rake in an additional $13.9 billion annually over the next 13 years. Some companies, like Core Scientific, are already leading the charge. They’ve secured a 12-year deal with AI hyperscaler CoreWeave, which could bring in over $3.5 billion by providing 200 megawatts of infrastructure. This potential pivot comes as the Bitcoin mining industry faces harsh criticism. Kerrisdale Capital recently labeled it an “industry of snake oil salesmen,” pointing out the lack of viable business models. The firm argues that Bitcoin miners are surviving by issuing shares and reinvesting them without generating real returns. Despite the criticism, miners like Canadian Hive Digital Technologies are expanding their facilities to cater to the gaming, AI, and graphics rendering industries. This diversification could offer a lifeline as the industry navigates a post-halving landscape, where mining rewards have been slashed from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Stay informed with @Mende and drop a follow for more! #bitcoinmining #mining #cryptonews #bitcoinnews #blockchain
🚀 Bitcoin Miners Eye $13.9B Boost from AI and HPC Shift by 2027

Bitcoin miners could see a massive $13.9 billion annual revenue increase by 2027 if they pivot 20% of their energy capacity to AI and high-performance computing (HPC), according to VanEck. As AI companies crave energy, and Bitcoin miners are well-equipped to supply it, this transition could be a game-changer for the industry.

VanEck’s recent report highlights the shaky financial ground many Bitcoin miners stand on—burdened with debt, share dilution, and inflated executive compensation. By redirecting some of their energy resources to power the booming AI and HPC sectors, these companies could transform their "bad balance sheets" into profit-generating machines.

It is estimated that Bitcoin miners shifting just 20% of their energy output could rake in an additional $13.9 billion annually over the next 13 years. Some companies, like Core Scientific, are already leading the charge. They’ve secured a 12-year deal with AI hyperscaler CoreWeave, which could bring in over $3.5 billion by providing 200 megawatts of infrastructure.

This potential pivot comes as the Bitcoin mining industry faces harsh criticism. Kerrisdale Capital recently labeled it an “industry of snake oil salesmen,” pointing out the lack of viable business models. The firm argues that Bitcoin miners are surviving by issuing shares and reinvesting them without generating real returns.

Despite the criticism, miners like Canadian Hive Digital Technologies are expanding their facilities to cater to the gaming, AI, and graphics rendering industries. This diversification could offer a lifeline as the industry navigates a post-halving landscape, where mining rewards have been slashed from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Stay informed with @Professor Mende - Bonuz Ecosystem Founder and drop a follow for more!

#bitcoinmining #mining #cryptonews #bitcoinnews #blockchain
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