Bitcoin, the first and most well-known of cryptocurrencies, has changed world finance forever, but its concerns about environmental impact are quickly gaining attention. LeeChiaJian, a keen observer of the crypto world, explores the hidden environmental consequences of Bitcoin mining, offering a balanced perspective and actionable insights.The Alarming Energy Consumption of...
The dirty secret about crypto mining? It used to be a power hog. Images of energy-guzzling server farms, spewing carbon into our atmosphere, threatened to swamp the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology. Of course we all experienced that guilt, right? Loving the concept of decentralized finance, but detesting the environmental...
Bitcoin mining is an essential part of how the currency works, as miners verify transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. It has come under attack for its high energy use. Estimates indicate Bitcoin mining uses between 73-113 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity per year as of 2023. This astounding...
…that the Bitcoin hashrate was on a wild ride. It dropped down to 660 EH/s, only to leap back up 30% over 1000 EH/s, sending the crypto community into a furor. Some cheered the network’s increased resilience and richer miners. What I can’t shake is the troubling signs I see...
Bitcoin's hashrate, a key indicator of the network's security and mining activity, has seen some dramatic swings recently. Geopolitical events, environmental issues, technological changes, and potential errors in reporting contribute to the volatility. Together, their engagement forms a daunting terrain that can lead to discouragement. To navigate this reality, or...
Bitcoin mining—the process that keeps the Bitcoin network running—has gone from massively profitable to barely profitable. LeeChiaJian, a keen observer of the crypto landscape, investigates the recent dramatic drop in Bitcoin miner revenue and explores the long-term sustainability of mining operations under the current conditions. This example analysis provides significant...
Okay, let's be real. The news that Bitcoin miners' daily revenue plummeted to $34 million – the lowest it's been in a year – sounds pretty grim. Falling transaction fees, Bitcoin price dips… it all creates a picture of doom and gloom. What if I told you this isn't an...
Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. You probably saw the headlines: hashrate plunges, price spikes, miners freaking out. What if I told you that this rollercoaster isn’t indicative of an unhealthy or unstable movement, but rather the opposite – a sign of strength. This recent miner surge isn't just a blip –...
As a result, bitcoin miners are going through one of the krinchiest bear markets in history. Their revenue has dropped down to $34 million, the lowest point since 4/10. This dramatic fall illustrates the pain that market miners are suffering in today’s economic climate. For one, miners are at their...
Bitcoin’s hash rate — a rough proxy for bitcoin security — has had a chaotic 2023, with a sudden collapse in bitcoin security followed by an extraordinary recovery. This change is driven by a confluence of factors. Environmental conditions, geopolitical events and the seasonal nature of energy production add additional...
$34 million a day. That’s the cold hard truth that Bitcoin miners are dealing with at this moment. A year low. Headlines are screaming, and rightfully so. So let’s not pull a chicken little and declare Bitcoin dead just yet. Enough with the fluffy creativity, it’s time to get real.Miner...