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Why Some Bitcoin Devs Say Lasers Can Cut Mining’s Energy Costs
“Optical proof-of-work” would improve geographic distribution of hashrate and quell fears of climate-related pushback, proponents argue.
Bitcoin Mining and ESG: A Match Made in Heaven
As clean energy gradually gets cheaper, mining operations will help subsidize green projects, writes the CEO of mining firm CleanSpark. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week.
What Is Cryptojacking? How to Protect Yourself Against Crypto Mining Malware
While most crypto hacks involve stealing private keys belonging to a crypto wallet and emptying it, cryptojacking involves infecting a device with malware to gain control over it. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
Quantum Computers vs. Crypto Mining: Separating Facts From Fiction
It has long been a concern that quantum computers could one day undermine Bitcoin and other crypto mining networks, but how realistic is that threat?
Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Unlikely Rise of Home Bitcoin Mining
Even with the surge in popularity, home bitcoin mining only accounts for a small slice of the industry’s overall pie.
Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
What Does a Crypto Mining Farm Look Like? Striking Photos From Siberia to Spain
CoinDesk reporters traveled across Europe, Asia and North America to capture the diversity of cryptocurrency mining facilities. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
Introducing CoinDesk’s Mining Week
Our reporters visited crypto mining farms around the world, interviewed key players and crunched network data to shed light on a little-understood industry.
After Short-Lived Ban, City in Upstate NY Is Still Reckoning With Crypto Miners
Cities across the U.S. are grappling with what it means to have cryptocurrency mining operations in their communities. Plattsburgh offers a sobering case study. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
How to Invest in the Metaverse
Metaverse land and crypto are just some of the ways future tech enthusiasts can invest in the next digital frontier.
