Baikal Hints at New Mining Units for CryptoNight Currencies
It has become evident that a lot can change in the world of cryptocurrency. Many people assume certain algorithms are safe from ASIC mining, but things often turn out …
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Qarnot Combines Cryptocurrency Mining with Warming Your Home
Cryptocurrency mining can often lead to some very creative businesses. In the case of Qarnot, the French startup wants to combine cryptocurrency mining hardware with a device used to …
The Real Carbon Footprint of Cryptocurrency
March 2, 2018
Education
It appears there is a lot of misinformation on the internet when it comes to cryptocurrencies and the associated electricity usage. More specifically, most sources claim Bitcoin mining uses …
Will Regulation Spark A New Crypto-Boom?
Regulation is quickly becoming a hot topic in the crypto-world. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article The unregulated, “Wild West” environment of the crypto market left investors wide open …
Pool Mining for Average Joe
Despite the rise in mainstream media adopting a more positive stance on cryptocurrencies, at least in terms of reporting on the actual news relating to the subject, the regulatory …
China Introduces New Rules for Bitcoin Mining Operations
Most people are well aware of how the majority of Bitcoin mining takes place in China. Not only is this a centralization problem, it also means China is still …
A Monero Mining Bot Is Spreading Through Facebook Messenger
If you’ve interacted with Facebook, you may have had run-ins with spam bots that infest your profile (or your friends’ profiles) and post links or advertisements without your permission. Well, …
Bitcoin Network’s Electricity Consumption Is Lower Compared to Printing Money
Over the past few months and years, there have been many allegations regarding the electricity consumption associated with the Bitcoin network. No one will be surprised to learn most …
Two US Firms Use Fuel Derived From Old Tires to Mine Ethereum
Mining cryptocurrency has always been an interesting endeavor. Unfortunately, it requires a lot of things to work in one’s favor. Without access to cheap electricity or energy, the mining process …