Dec 1, 2019 | Mining
Grade school might tell you anything is possible. Complete and total decentralization, however, is not– at least sustainably. The premise that decentralization is impossible hinges on the fact that decentralization “experiments” such as Bitcoin have approached degrees...
Aug 3, 2019 | Mining
The Iran economic commission has approved a cryptocurrency mining regulatory mechanism. This is according to an announcement made by the nation’s Chamber of Commerce. The long-awaited framework is set to be tabled in parliament for formal consent and ratification as a...
Jul 27, 2019 | Mining
Why China Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency Mining China is looking to ban cryptocurrency mining and regulators in the country are seeking public opinion on the matter. The nation is home to the world’s biggest mining-pools and hardware manufacturers. Its leadership is,...
May 4, 2019 | Mining
Mining is a popular way to earn BTC, but is investing in mining equipment worth it? To answer this question, it’s good to look at both long-term and short-term costs and opportunities. This article covers general factors to consider at any point in time and a specific...
Dec 28, 2018 | Mining
Intel has obtained a bitcoin mining SHA-256 datapath patent that covers a processor and hardware accelerator. The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded the patent. The patented hardware is designed to provide greater mining energy efficiency by reducing...
Oct 21, 2018 | Mining
Mining the major cryptocurrencies using hardware these days can take some serious investment. Not only does it involve financial outlay on the mining setup, but you should also understand the game enough to remain sufficiently competitive. If you think you’re about...
May 12, 2018 | Mining
The Top 5 Largest Mining Operations in the World Mining is one of the core principles of the decentralized economy. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin rely on mining operations to verify transactions and approve their entry onto the blockchain. Cryptocurrency miners are...
Feb 24, 2018 | Mining
Rather than a rehash (pun intended) of the advantages and disadvantages of Proof of Work versus Proof of stake, we’re here to break down how CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs all play a key role in the mining process. Understanding the hardware behind Proof of Work is essential...
