Mining cryptocurrency is a rewarding way to get involved with the community. But whether you’re mining for Bitcoin or altcoins, there are a number of costs you need to consider. Our guides explore everything you need to know about cryptocurrency mining.
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The best GPUs for cryptocurrency mining
Since Bitcoin’s phenomenal rise in 2017, many people have been wondering how they can get in on the cryptocurrency action. One way to get involved in the revolution is... -
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The best Bitcoin mining software
The cryptosphere is growing every day, and most people have heard of Bitcoin by now. However, not many people know how to ‘mine’ Bitcoin. Mining is the process of... -
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What are the best strategies for mining cryptocurrency?
The prospect of mining cryptocurrency can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The three biggest methods of mining are as follows: software mining, hardware mining, and cloud-based... -
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A beginner’s guide on how to mine Ethereum
Ethereum is currently one of the leading cryptocurrencies out there, with the third highest market cap of them all; falling behind only Bitcoin and Ripple. At its simplest, Ethereum... -
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A beginner’s guide to data mining and cryptographic hash functions
Introduction Buying a full Bitcoin in one go can be a bit expensive, can’t it? But trading isn’t the only method of acquiring cryptocurrencies. In this guide, the basics... -
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How to mine for cryptocurrencies
When you are setting out to mine for cryptocurrencies you have to think through the various factors that will impact your overall profitability. These factors can be broken down into... -
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What is cryptocurrency mining?
Cryptocurrency mining is verifying transactions on a blockchain ledger. Anyone with access to the internet and suitable hardware can participate in mining. The participant who first solves the problem... -
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What is a Mining Pool?
Every time a cryptocurrency transaction is made a cryptocurrency miner is responsible for both ensuring the authenticity of information and also updating the blockchain with the transaction. The mining... -
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What is Hash Rate?
Hash rate (sometimes called the hash power) is the speed at which a cryptocurrency mining device operates. To be successful at mining, speed is of the essence since the...