Mining

Bitcoin mining is entering a new phase in which the most valuable asset may no longer be the cryptocurrency produced by a mining machine, but the infrastructure surrounding it. Electricity contracts, industrial land, cooling systems, and access to powerful computing facilities are becoming central to how investors evaluate the industry. The broader blockchain ecosystem, which […]...

This is an exit from mining rather than a diversification into AI. Core Scientific booked 83% of Q2 2026 revenue from colocation, Keel (formerly Bitfarms) is winding mining down across 2026 and 2027, and Bitdeer began dismantling a Washington mine instead of retrofitting it. Almost nothing above the transformer survives a conversion. SHA-256 ASICs have […]...

Every halving cuts the block subsidy by 50%. Miners without low-cost power and modern hardware do not survive long. Electricity runs 60 to 80% of operating cost. A few cents per kWh decides whether a rig keeps running. ASIC efficiency has improved roughly seven times since 2017. Anything above 25 J/TH is a liability in […]...

Q1 2026 marked the largest institutional miner sell-off on record – public Bitcoin miners sold more than 32,000 BTC in a single quarter. The real trigger was broken mining economics – hashprice fell below breakeven while the all-in cost to mine one BTC rose well above spot prices for many operators. The 2024 halving hit […]...

The era of “turn it on and forget it” Ethereum mining is over, but the GPU mining landscape remains active for those willing to adapt. In 2026, profitability depends not just on hardware, but on the efficiency of the software driving it. The choice between a dedicated miner like GMiner and a hashrate marketplace like […]...

Bitcoin Gold (BTG) represents a fascinating chapter in the evolution of decentralized finance. Launched in late 2017, this project emerged as a “hard fork” from the original Bitcoin blockchain. While it shares the name and history of its predecessor, Bitcoin Gold carries a distinct mission. Its creators sought to solve a growing problem in the […]...

Ergo (ERG) uses the ASIC-resistant, memory-hard Autolykos v2 algorithm, so it stays profitable on consumer GPUs instead of expensive industrial hardware. As of 2026, the block reward has reached its floor of 3 ERG, supplemented by transaction fees and the “Storage Rent” mechanism that recycles dormant coins back to miners. Profitability depends on cheap electricity […]...

Dash remains a cornerstone of the decentralized payment sector in 2026. As a privacy-centric digital currency, Dash utilizes a unique two-tier network to facilitate instant transactions and community governance. Mining Dash involves participating in the first tier of this network: the Proof of Work (PoW) layer. Miners use specialized hardware to solve complex mathematical puzzles, […]...

Firo (FIRO), formerly Zcoin, is a Proof-of-Work privacy coin using the Lelantus / Lelantus Spark protocols for untraceable transactions. Mining uses the ASIC-resistant FiroPoW algorithm, so consumer GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 30/40-series, AMD RX 6000/7000) stay competitive; 6GB+ VRAM is required and 4GB cards are now obsolete. ChainLocks (via Masternodes) add protection against 51% attacks, and […]...

Vertcoin utilizes the memory-hard Verthash algorithm to block industrial mining machines, ensuring that anyone with a standard consumer graphics card (GPU) can participate and help keep the network decentralized. You do not need expensive, specialized rigs to start. A computer with a modern GPU (at least 2GB of VRAM), adequate cooling, and a stable Ethernet […]...

CKB mining is no longer experimental or hobby-friendly at scale, it is an ASIC-driven operation with real infrastructure requirements. Electricity cost matters more than hardware specs, efficiency cannot compensate for expensive power. Mining rewards on Nervos are layered and delayed, which affects cash flow and requires patience. Halvings raise the bar but do not end […]...

Mining Conflux is still possible. What isn’t simple anymore is deciding whether it’s worth doing. Most guides dodge that question by flooding you with setup steps and pretending profitability is a secondary detail. It isn’t. Profitability, hardware longevity, and opportunity cost decide whether mining CFX makes sense at all. This article walks through the entire […]...

Siacoin mining is ASIC-only and has been for years. Any guide suggesting GPUs is outdated. Electricity cost and hardware efficiency are more important than hashrate or block rewards. Mining pools are essential, but pool concentration is a real network risk. Most miners accumulate SC long-term rather than treating mining as daily income. Mining Siacoin still […]...

Alephium mining is ASIC-only in practice. GPUs and CPUs no longer make sense economically. Blake3 ASICs dominate the network and define mining viability. Electricity cost matters more than hashrate. Cheap, stable power is the main factor separating profitable setups from unprofitable ones. Mining pools are essential for consistent rewards. Solo mining carries extreme variance. Pools […]...

Flux can no longer be mined with GPUs or mining pools. That era is over. Earning FLUX now requires running a FluxNode with locked collateral and stable infrastructure. Returns depend more on uptime and discipline than on hardware or optimization tricks. Locked collateral carries real price and opportunity risk that should not be ignored. FluxNodes […]...

Kadena mining is ASIC-only and capital-intensive. There is no low-cost entry path. Electricity cost matters more than hashrate when margins are thin. Mining pools are essential for consistent payouts on the Kadena network. The network continues to function despite reduced development activity. Kadena mining suits disciplined operators. Kadena mining is not trendy anymore. That alone […]...

The cryptocurrency mining landscape of 2026 represents a mature, industrialized sector. The days when a single laptop could generate significant Bitcoin rewards from a bedroom are gone. Today, the industry hinges on specialized hardware efficiency and thermodynamic management. Investors must choose between two primary paths: the raw, uncompromising power of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits...

Zcash mining is ASIC-driven and capital-intensive. Electricity cost matters more than hashrate. Mining pools are required for stable income. GPU mining is educational, not profitable. Long-term viability beats short-term screenshots. People still mine ZEC for three reasons. Privacy still matters. Proof-of-work still has believers. Volatility still creates windows where mining makes sense if your c...

Ethereum Classic mining exists because Proof-of-Work never changed. ASICs set the economic floor for ETC mining. GPUs only work when power is cheap or hardware is sunk cost. Electricity cost matters more than price predictions. ETC mining rewards discipline and long timelines. Ethereum Classic is still mined because it never left Proof-of-Work. That single decision […]...

Merge mining reuses the same hash to secure multiple blockchains. The parent chain stays unaffected, the auxiliary chain carries the complexity. Security improves, but independence often weakens. Incentives decide whether merge mining helps or quietly centralizes power. It still matters for proof-of-work chains, but it never became the default. Merge mining is one of those […]...

Ravencoin mining still works because GPUs still matter. Electricity cost decides profitability more than hash rate. Pools offer stability, solo mining offers patience tests. Efficient tuning beats aggressive overclocking every time. Knowing when to stop matters as much as knowing how to start. Mining Ravencoin still exists for a reason that most people underestimate. It […]...

Monero mining is CPU-driven, not GPU-driven. Electricity cost decides whether mining makes sense. Setup and tuning matter more than buying new hardware. Pools smooth payouts, P2Pool helps decentralization. Mining Monero is slow, boring, and honest work. People usually come to Monero mining for one of two reasons. They either care about privacy and want to […]...

Kaspa mining rewards efficiency, not early entry, because emissions decline every month. ASICs run the network today, while GPUs remain technically viable but economically weak. Pool mining offers stable payouts, while solo mining offers control and higher variance. Electricity cost matters more than hardware brand or hashrate headlines. Mining Kaspa works when constraints are respected […]...

Home mining in 2025 is a powered-up hobby project first and a profit engine second. Your electricity price and power limits decide more than any YouTube profit screenshot. You must pick a lane early, either a flexible GPU rig or a Bitcoin-focused ASIC heater. A sane first build keeps total draw around 800-1500 watts and […]...