Question 1

What Is Bitcoin Mining?

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Bitcoin mining is how new Bitcoin (BTC) currency is introduced to the market. With the use of powerful computers, Bitcoin miners attempt to be the first to solve a complex computational problem to unlock new Bitcoin blocks. Miners are rewarded with a payout in cryptocurrency when they successfully unlock new blocks.

Question 2

What Is Bitcoin Fracking?

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The computational power needed to mine for cryptocurrency requires a significant amount of energy. This energy consumption is a concern for environmental conservation reasons and the profit margins of Bitcoin miners alike. A study at the University of Cambridge helps put this energy use into perspective; it shows that the Bitcoin mining industry uses more energy annually than Pakistan and the Netherlands. The study also suggests that cryptocurrency mining uses slightly less energy annually than the gold mining industry, with Bitcoin mining using 120.50 terawatt-hours (TWh) annually and gold mining using 131 TWh annually.

Question 3

Who Owns the Most Bitcoin Miners?

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Currently, the United States has the most Bitcoin miners, surpassing China after the Chinese government began enforcing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining. Before the Chinese government installed restrictions on crypto trading, and ultimately made all cryptocurrencies illegal in the country, China was far ahead of any other country when it came to cryptocurrency mining. The way cryptocurrency mining is measured is in the amount of total computational power devoted to mining cryptocurrency. This is called the hashrate, and it is used to track the amount of cryptocurrency mining performed by countries around the globe.

Question 4

Are Bitcoin Miners Safe?

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Bitcoin mining is generally safe. However, it is important to understand your local laws surrounding cryptocurrency mining and recognize some of the drawbacks that can potentially come from mining bitcoin. As is the case with China mentioned above, some countries have restrictions and regulations surrounding the mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency coins. Certain countries, like China, enact these regulations because they feel the introduction of privately held cryptocurrencies can disrupt the value of their local currencies and cause a threat to their national security and social stability. Understanding if crypto mining is legal where you live is the first step toward understanding the safety of Bitcoin mining. The drawbacks of bitcoin mining come in the form of financial risks. But, if the risks are understood, bitcoin mining can be performed safely. The major financial dangers of crypto mining are energy costs, crypto-jacking, volatile markets, and high costs for graphics processing units (GPUs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

Question 5

How Much Do Bitcoin Miners Get Paid?

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As mentioned earlier, Bitcoin miners receive payment in the form of cryptocurrency as an incentive to continue mining. The amount miners receive for solving the computational math problem and unlocking a block has slowly decreased over time. The amount of Bitcoin a miner earns has been cut in half every four years since the first Bitcoin was mined. In 2009, a miner would earn 50 Bitcoin per block mined. Now a miner earns just 6.25 Bitcoin per block mined. While mining for Bitcoin does require a significant amount of energy expenditure and other costs, the reward for unlocking a Bitcoin block is substantial considering the high value of a single Bitcoin today. ASIC mining machines are capable of mining what equates to about $8 worth of Bitcoin per day. This is just an example of how much a machine can make; you could make more or less depending on your mining rig. This number is only the amount of revenue generated from operating the mining rig. Your profit depends on the difference between your cost to run your mining operation and the revenue earned. Bitcoin miners also make money through transaction fees. When an individual trades Bitcoin they must pay fees. Bitcoin miners receive some money from these fees for participating in the mining process that keeps the Bitcoin network secure and trusted.

Question 6

How Can I Become a Bitcoin Miner?

Accepted Answer

As the Bitcoin mining industry has grown over the years, so has the competition and mining difficulty. With large-scale mining operations and small startups all competing to unlock the same block, the amount of computational power needed has grown dramatically. Initially, individual miners could use their personal computers as Bitcoin miners. However, as the computational math problems increase in difficulty, more complex mining rigs are needed to solve them quickly enough to unlock the block. Today, you will need to buy equipment like graphics cards (GPUs) or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) to enhance the power of your computer. You will also need mining software like ECOS, BeMine, or Kryptex Miner. A cryptocurrency wallet is also important to have so you can securely store your mined crypto and perform transactions.

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