High-end ASIC hardware is now a must for any serious Bitcoin miner. Mining pools offer a more stable income for newcomers, ...

You could earn your own Bitcoin by mining it, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. The process requires powerful mining hardware, a steady supply of electricity and a solid understanding of solving ...

The Bitcoin network’s total computational hash rate has entered a notable downtrend since October 18th, reversing what has otherwise been a consistent multi-year climb. The hash ribbons indicator, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. Early Facebook investor Peter Thiel once advised future ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. On the one hand, bitcoin itself is the superior asset ...

This week, at the World Digital Mining Summit, bitcoin BTC $87,451.23 rig manufacturer Bitmain unveiled its latest mining rig, the Antminer S23 Hydro. Scheduled for release in early 2026, the machine ...

Many bitcoin miners are converting their data centers to handle AI computing. The value of bitcoin mining drops by 50% every four years due to “halving” events. Bitcoin data centers offer consistent ...