Mining
7 Wild Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Here are some of the innovative and sometimes hilarious functions bitcoin miners have found for their rigs.
The Rise of Illegal Crypto Mining Hijackers
As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the increasing prevalence of a cyberattack called "cryptojacking," which non-consensually uses the victim’s GPU to mine cryptocurrency, primarily Monero. Plus, a conversation on donating computer power to mine crypto for charitable causes.
Why the Bitcoin Mining Debate Is So Dysfunctional
Specialization is necessary, but bitcoiners and miners need to learn to listen to each other, says Will Foxley, director of content at Compass Mining.
Why Crypto Mining Actually Matters
Ideological arguments over proof-of-work and proof-of-stake miss the larger point: Mining means the production of objective truth, says futurist Dan Jeffries. This post is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
The Future of Mining Finance: Time to Get Creative
To finance mining rigs in a down market, firms will have to look beyond stock issuance. They may have to borrow against their machines or mined crypto or put themselves up for sale.
New York State Assembly Committee Moves Forward With Bitcoin Mining Ban
The Environmental Conservation Committee of the New York State Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would ban proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining for two years due to energy consumption concerns. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growing politicization of bitcoin and possible ways for the mining industry to respond.
Renewable Crypto Mining in the Italian Alps
As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Regulatory Reporter for Europe Sandali Handagama explains how crypto mining firms like the Alps Blockchain are using renewable hydropower in the mountainous regions of Italy. Handagama addresses the broader narrative of eco-friendly mining and the debate in the European Parliament on proof-of-work.
The Rise of Illegal Crypto Mining Hijackers – And Big Tech’s Response
Cloud vendors are fighting back against cryptojacking, but the hijackers are getting more sophisticated.
Why Do Old-Line Businesses Enter Crypto Mining? Simple: Fat Profits
Even though mining margins have shrunk since crypto prices corrected, for now they’re big enough to keep luring entrants from sectors like prepackaged food and anti-aging formulas.
Can Lasers Make Bitcoin Mining More Eco Friendly?
As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week coverage, CoinDesk’s George Kaloudis presents a study suggesting that lasers could be used to create an “optical proof-of-work” consensus, potentially increasing the accessibility of mining and reducing energy consumption.
