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Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.
Crypto Mining and Staking Firm Foundry Offers Training Program for Miners
Digital asset mining and staking firm Foundry has started the Foundry Academy, a program to train and prepare technicians for the bitcoin mining industry. Foundry Academy Executive Director Craig Ross shares insights into the program. Foundry is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Miners Take Off for The Great – and More Profitable – North
Bitcoin mining in most of Europe is now “impossible” as energy costs soar but miners are increasingly seeking refuge in the northern reaches of Norway and Sweden.
Bitmain Founder Reportedly Setting Up $250M Fund to Buy Distressed Bitcoin Mining Assets
Crypto billionaire Jihan Wu, the founder of bitcoin mining rig maker Bitmain, is setting up a $250 million fund to purchase distressed assets from mining firms, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the mining industry.
Bitmain Founder Jihan Wu Setting Up $250M Fund to Buy Distressed Bitcoin Mining Assets: Report
Wu's Bitdeer Technologies will initially invest $50 million and aims to raise another $200 million from outside investors.
Bitcoin Mining's Sustainable Electricity Mix May Be Declining, Says Cambridge University Research Organization
The CCAF uses publicly available data to run a theoretical model to estimate the environmental footprint of bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin Lake Project Founder on Sustainable Crypto Mining Through Used Cooking Oil
Some residents in Guatemala are taking a cue from El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach, aiming to use cooking oil remnants that could otherwise make its way into a local lake in Panajachel (Pana), for bitcoin (BTC) mining. Bitcoin Lake Founder Patrick Melder shares insights into the project. "It's the first time in the world that cooking oil is being used to create energy to mine bitcoin," Melder said.
Marathon Digital Downgraded on Headwinds From Compute North’s Bankruptcy
Global financial services firm BTIG's Gregory Lewis has downgraded bitcoin miner Marathon Digital's stock from "buy" to "neutral" following headwinds from Compute North's bankruptcy filing. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for Marathon Digital and the state of bitcoin mining.
Troubled Data Center Compute North Struggled With Crypto Winter. Then Its Relationship With a Major Lender Soured
The company was financed by Generate Capital, which seized the data-center operator’s assets.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Signs Up to $100M Equity Deal With B. Riley
B. Riley previously signed a similar deal with Core Scientific in July, under which the miners have the rights but no obligations to sell the shares to the investment bank.
'We're Mining as Usual' in Market Downturn: White Rock Management CEO
White Rock Management CEO Andy Long discusses how the company is still keeping mining operations running despite the turbulent crypto market. "You have to make sure that your operations are efficient" and not to "over-leverage yourself before the bear market," he said.