Mining is getting more expensive, but Bitcoin is still in the green! š°š
CoinShare experts have recorded new figures for BTC mining in Q3 2024: the cost of mining has risen to $55,950 (+13% compared to Q2). However, miners are not disheartened ā the average profit stands at 83%! š
š„ Marathon ā the leader in efficiency: only $42,864 for 1 BTC.
š„“ Meanwhile, Argo spends over $90,000 on a coin and comes in last.
Why is mining becoming more expensive?
Increased decentralization of mining š
Rising electricity costs ā”
The hype around AI has slowed down scaling š»
Main expenses for miners:
1ļøā£ Electricity š
2ļøā£ Equipment wear and tear āļø
3ļøā£ Additional non-core costs šø
What about the environment? š±
The eco-campaign āChange the Codeā by Greenpeace USA has been shelved, unable to withstand the pressure of reality. It seems that BTC is going its own way! š
Conclusion: Mining the first cryptocurrency is more challenging, but those who know how to count are in luck! š«
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