Mining Monday

Mining Monday: MicroBT’s Whatsminer M60 Series

In the Bitcoin mining industry, every step, every technological stride, every nuanced improvement in efficiency can mean the difference between profit and loss, between contributing to the blockchain or falling off the pace. As we edge closer to another Bitcoin halving – an event that will see the reward for mining new blocks halve to […]

Mining Monday: The Mirage of Immersion Cooling

Welcome back to Mining Monday! This week, we deep dive into the intricacies of immersion cooling in the Bitcoin mining industry, particularly in the challenging environment of the Persian Gulf. While immersion cooling has gained traction globally, the desert climate of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) presents unique challenges that make this method less than […]

Mining Monday: Production Peaks & Regulatory Valleys in Global Bitcoin Mining

Welcome to Mining Monday! Let’s dive into the latest narratives in the Bitcoin mining industry, where the tales of triumph and tribulation intertwine to shape the global landscape. This week, we spotlight the stark contrasts between the booming Bitcoin production by public miners in the United States and the regulatory hurdles surfacing in the Central […]

Mining Monday: Unraveling Marathon’s Invalid Mystery Block

Welcome to another enlightening edition of Mining Monday. In this week’s installment, we meticulously unpack the recent incident involving Marathon Digital Holdings and the mining of an invalid Bitcoin block. This occurrence has the mining community buzzing, highlighting the critical importance of transaction ordering and adherence to consensus rules. As we dig deeper into the […]

Mining Monday: Bitmain’s Antminer S21 – A Leap Towards Efficiency Amidst Competition and Challenges

In the Bitcoin mining industry, the recent announcement of Bitmain’s Antminer S21 and S21 Hydro has stirred anticipation and cautious optimism across the space. Revealed at Bitmain’s World Digital Mining Summit 2023 in Hong Kong, the S21 series promises to be the most powerful and efficient Bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain, marking a significant advancement […]

Mining Monday: Energy Revisions, Nigeria’s Leap & Paxos’ Refund

The Bitcoin mining sector is a realm of constant evolution, where energy considerations, national initiatives, and transactional intricacies converge. This week, we spotlight the recalibration of Bitcoin’s energy consumption metrics by Cambridge, Nigeria’s assertive push into sustainable mining, Elon Musk’s anticipated response to Bitcoin’s sustainable energy strides, a notable transaction oversight by Paxos that became […]

Mining Monday: Texas Bitcoin Miners Earn Profits from Power Pause

The sweltering Texas heatwaves of August 2023 left an indelible mark on the Lone Star State’s power grid, prompting emergency measures that reverberated across various sectors, with Bitcoin mining taking center stage. As companies like Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital temporarily halted their mining operations, they discovered an unexpected windfall – receiving substantial compensation for […]

Mining Monday: Industry Updates – September 2023

In the dynamic world of Bitcoin mining, each month is a whirlwind of technological advancements, market shifts, and strategic decisions. As September’s golden leaves signal the onset of autumn, the mining industry is buzzing with transformative developments. Welcome to this week’s edition of Mining Monday, where we journey deep into the heart of the mining […]

Navigating the Bitcoin Crash and Emerging Mining Trends

Hello, Bitcoin miners! Welcome back to another edition of Mining Monday, brought to you by AsicZ. Last week, the Bitcoin market experienced a dramatic flash crash, sending prices plummeting below $25,000. Today, we’ll dig into what this means for miners and the broader cryptoverse, as well as some recent developments in the mining industry. The […]

Mining Monday: TSMC’s 2-Nanometer Chips

Bitcoin mining, a cornerstone of the decentralized digital currency ecosystem, is on the cusp of a technological revolution. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a global leader in semiconductor technology, is pioneering this transformation with its development of 2-nanometer (nm) chips. This Mining Monday, we dig into the intricacies of TSMC’s ambitious project, exploring its potential […]