Mining News

Mining is the process by which cryptocurrencies secure the issuance of new coins and process all transactions in the network. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to implement mining in the form of proof-of-work: users had to contribute their computing and electric power in order to process transactions in the Bitcoin network. After producing proof of the work that they have done, they would receive a compensation in the form of bitcoins. Since then, many new cryptocurrencies have appeared, and each of them makes use of mining. There are alternatives to the proof-of-work algorithm, the second most popular one being proof-of-stake. However, the ultimate goal of mining in every cryptocurrency is always the same: creating new coins and processing transactions.

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Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

JUL 22, 2017 | Jon Buck

Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

20871 | 54

Why Ethereum's Despair is Gamers Delight

JUL 18, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The latest cryptocurrency crash has been celebrated by gamers as the panicked sell off of Ethereum has also hit miners who are flogging their second-hand GPUs.

13092 | 1

Ethereum Mining Needs More Energy Than Cyprus, Cambodia, Brunei

JUN 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum may beat Bitcoin on mining costs, but it still uses more electricity than several countries.

12738 | 3

F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

11296 | 3

Minereum Brings First-Ever Self-Mining Smart Contract to Crypto Community

JUN 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

An ERC20 token creation service is the logical next step for Minereum after bringing into vogue the first ever self mining contract in the cryptocurrency space.

16577 | 10

Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

15658 | 9

Amid Bitcoin Trading Resurgence, Chinese Miners Shut Down Without Warning

JUN 02, 2017 | William Suberg

Chinese miners are reportedly quitting or relocating for reasons unknown to local media.

15311 | 1

Charlie Lee Convinces Major Litecoin Miner to Signal SegWit, Bitcoin Next?

APR 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

Zhou’er’s Litecoin mining pool LTC1BTC is still mining SegWit blocks and signaling the activation of SegWit, according to various mining statistics providers.

10781 | 1

In Blow to Bitcoin Unlimited, ICO For New Mining Pool Linked to Chandler Guo Is Terminated

APR 12, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

An ICO to fund a mining operation that will support Bitcoin Unlimited fails to gain interest.

5560

Litecoin Mining Pool BW.com Mines First SegWit Block

APR 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Mining pool BW.com has mined its first SegWit block for Litecoin, creator Charlie Lee thanking the community.

1574

Ehsminer Litecoin Mining Systems to Outrace Chinese Offerings

APR 11, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Ehsminer, Paris-based company, is set to shake off Chinese manufacturers of mining equipment from the podium.

3053 | 1

Waves Debuts DEX Decentralized Exchange, Mining Power Leasing

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Waves is releasing a limited run of its DEX decentralized exchange, which it hopes will see better success than its competitors- thanks to enhanced features.

657

Bitcoin Mining in 2017: How to Remain Profitable in Challenging Environment

MAR 30, 2017 | Iyke Aru

As technology improves and more efficient Bitcoin mining equipment developed, competition skyrockets.

9725

Hope is Priceless: Why Bitcoin’s $1000 Value Matters

JAN 06, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitcoin may be small compared to other global currencies but it is the God of small things and its value represents hope which is priceless.

97 | 2

Pros and Cons of Starting Bitcoin Mining Farm, No More Child’s Play

DEC 01, 2016 | Guest Author

Cointelegraph looks into main aspects you need to consider before setting up your own Bitcoin mining farm.

2142 | 5

Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

JUL 22, 2017 | Jon Buck

Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

20871 | 54

Minereum Brings First-Ever Self-Mining Smart Contract to Crypto Community

JUN 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

An ERC20 token creation service is the logical next step for Minereum after bringing into vogue the first ever self mining contract in the cryptocurrency space.

16577 | 10

Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

15658 | 9

Amid Bitcoin Trading Resurgence, Chinese Miners Shut Down Without Warning

JUN 02, 2017 | William Suberg

Chinese miners are reportedly quitting or relocating for reasons unknown to local media.

15311 | 1

Why Ethereum's Despair is Gamers Delight

JUL 18, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The latest cryptocurrency crash has been celebrated by gamers as the panicked sell off of Ethereum has also hit miners who are flogging their second-hand GPUs.

13092 | 1

Ethereum Mining Needs More Energy Than Cyprus, Cambodia, Brunei

JUN 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum may beat Bitcoin on mining costs, but it still uses more electricity than several countries.

12738 | 3

F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

11296 | 3

Charlie Lee Convinces Major Litecoin Miner to Signal SegWit, Bitcoin Next?

APR 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

Zhou’er’s Litecoin mining pool LTC1BTC is still mining SegWit blocks and signaling the activation of SegWit, according to various mining statistics providers.

10781 | 1

Bitcoin Mining in 2017: How to Remain Profitable in Challenging Environment

MAR 30, 2017 | Iyke Aru

As technology improves and more efficient Bitcoin mining equipment developed, competition skyrockets.

9725

In Blow to Bitcoin Unlimited, ICO For New Mining Pool Linked to Chandler Guo Is Terminated

APR 12, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

An ICO to fund a mining operation that will support Bitcoin Unlimited fails to gain interest.

5560

Ehsminer Litecoin Mining Systems to Outrace Chinese Offerings

APR 11, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Ehsminer, Paris-based company, is set to shake off Chinese manufacturers of mining equipment from the podium.

3053 | 1

Pros and Cons of Starting Bitcoin Mining Farm, No More Child’s Play

DEC 01, 2016 | Guest Author

Cointelegraph looks into main aspects you need to consider before setting up your own Bitcoin mining farm.

2142 | 5

Litecoin Mining Pool BW.com Mines First SegWit Block

APR 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Mining pool BW.com has mined its first SegWit block for Litecoin, creator Charlie Lee thanking the community.

1574

Waves Debuts DEX Decentralized Exchange, Mining Power Leasing

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Waves is releasing a limited run of its DEX decentralized exchange, which it hopes will see better success than its competitors- thanks to enhanced features.

657

Hope is Priceless: Why Bitcoin’s $1000 Value Matters

JAN 06, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitcoin may be small compared to other global currencies but it is the God of small things and its value represents hope which is priceless.

97 | 2

Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

JUL 22, 2017 | Jon Buck

Miners Beware - FairCoin Activates Cooperative Blockchain

20871 | 54

Minereum Brings First-Ever Self-Mining Smart Contract to Crypto Community

JUN 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

An ERC20 token creation service is the logical next step for Minereum after bringing into vogue the first ever self mining contract in the cryptocurrency space.

16577 | 10

Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

15658 | 9

Pros and Cons of Starting Bitcoin Mining Farm, No More Child’s Play

DEC 01, 2016 | Guest Author

Cointelegraph looks into main aspects you need to consider before setting up your own Bitcoin mining farm.

2142 | 5

Ethereum Mining Needs More Energy Than Cyprus, Cambodia, Brunei

JUN 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum may beat Bitcoin on mining costs, but it still uses more electricity than several countries.

12738 | 3

F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

11296 | 3

Hope is Priceless: Why Bitcoin’s $1000 Value Matters

JAN 06, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitcoin may be small compared to other global currencies but it is the God of small things and its value represents hope which is priceless.

97 | 2

Why Ethereum's Despair is Gamers Delight

JUL 18, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The latest cryptocurrency crash has been celebrated by gamers as the panicked sell off of Ethereum has also hit miners who are flogging their second-hand GPUs.

13092 | 1

Ehsminer Litecoin Mining Systems to Outrace Chinese Offerings

APR 11, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Ehsminer, Paris-based company, is set to shake off Chinese manufacturers of mining equipment from the podium.

3053 | 1

Amid Bitcoin Trading Resurgence, Chinese Miners Shut Down Without Warning

JUN 02, 2017 | William Suberg

Chinese miners are reportedly quitting or relocating for reasons unknown to local media.

15311 | 1

Charlie Lee Convinces Major Litecoin Miner to Signal SegWit, Bitcoin Next?

APR 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

Zhou’er’s Litecoin mining pool LTC1BTC is still mining SegWit blocks and signaling the activation of SegWit, according to various mining statistics providers.

10781 | 1

Litecoin Mining Pool BW.com Mines First SegWit Block

APR 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Mining pool BW.com has mined its first SegWit block for Litecoin, creator Charlie Lee thanking the community.

1574

Waves Debuts DEX Decentralized Exchange, Mining Power Leasing

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Waves is releasing a limited run of its DEX decentralized exchange, which it hopes will see better success than its competitors- thanks to enhanced features.

657

Bitcoin Mining in 2017: How to Remain Profitable in Challenging Environment

MAR 30, 2017 | Iyke Aru

As technology improves and more efficient Bitcoin mining equipment developed, competition skyrockets.

9725

In Blow to Bitcoin Unlimited, ICO For New Mining Pool Linked to Chandler Guo Is Terminated

APR 12, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

An ICO to fund a mining operation that will support Bitcoin Unlimited fails to gain interest.

5560