Halving Costs

For Crypto Miners, Bitcoin's Halving Could Mean a Doubling in Costs

To the operators of high-speed computers used to mine for bitcoin, the halving looks more like a doubling — of costs.

By Bradley KeounFeb 14, 2020

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