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Bitcoin’s Rough Q1 Pushes Miners Toward AI/HPC

Bitcoin's first quarter of 2025 has been a turbulent one, marking its worst performance since 2019. Despite this Michael Saylor, remains bullish on Bitcoin announcing another purchase. Meanwhile, the Trump brothers have entered the Bitcoin mining scene, partnering with Hut 8. As the network hashrate begins to recover in March, the struggle for hashprice recovery continues, reflecting the challenging market conditions. In this issue, we also provide a detailed review of Auradine's next-gen...
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Bitcoin’s Rough Q1 Pushes Miners Toward AI/HPC

Bitcoin's first quarter of 2025 has been a turbulent one, marking its worst performance since 2019. Despite this Michael Saylor, remains bullish on Bitcoin announcing another purchase. Meanwhile, the Trump brothers have entered the Bitcoin mining scene, partnering with Hut 8. As the network hashrate begins to recover in March, the struggle for hashprice recovery continues, reflecting the challenging market conditions. In this issue, we also provide a detailed review of Auradine's next-gen...
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Efficiency Trends in Bitcoin Mining

Efficiency in Bitcoin mining has evolved significantly over the years, with technological advancements driving remarkable improvements. However, the pace of efficiency gains has slowed in recent years due to challenges in reducing semiconductor sizes and the physical limitations of current hardware. Cooling technologies and custom firmware have become essential tools for further optimization. Let’s delve into the evolution and future of efficiency in Bitcoin mining. Efficiency in Bitcoin...
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Efficiency Trends in Bitcoin Mining

Efficiency in Bitcoin mining has evolved significantly over the years, with technological advancements driving remarkable improvements. However, the pace of efficiency gains has slowed in recent years due to challenges in reducing semiconductor sizes and the physical limitations of current hardware. Cooling technologies and custom firmware have become essential tools for further optimization. Let’s delve into the evolution and future of efficiency in Bitcoin mining. Efficiency in Bitcoin...
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Tough Market Conditions Fuel Innovation

Bitcoin continues to face sell pressure. Strategy did its smallest purchase to date but is getting closer to holding 500,000 BTC. Hashprice remains low, even as difficulty growth slows, challenging miners to find cost-effective strategies. On the innovation front, the first on-chain Bitcoin difficulty hedge took place, and the A2 Pro pushes the efficiency of the SEALMINER below 15 J/TH. For premium members, we dive into the science behind the ASIC model upgrades—exploring how chip...
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Tough Market Conditions Fuel Innovation

Bitcoin continues to face sell pressure. Strategy did its smallest purchase to date but is getting closer to holding 500,000 BTC. Hashprice remains low, even as difficulty growth slows, challenging miners to find cost-effective strategies. On the innovation front, the first on-chain Bitcoin difficulty hedge took place, and the A2 Pro pushes the efficiency of the SEALMINER below 15 J/TH. For premium members, we dive into the science behind the ASIC model upgrades—exploring how chip...
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Revenue and Profit Split Models

Since the 2024 halving, mining profit margins have been suppressed. In such an environment, fixed-cost agreements (e.g., fixed hosting fees, fixed power rates) can become unsustainable for either the miner or the hosting provider. This is why profit- and revenue-share models have gained popularity as alternative financial structures. But how do these models differ, and what are the pros and cons for the parties involved in mining operations? Let’s find out. Fixed-Cost Agreements Flat Fee or...
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Revenue and Profit Split Models

Since the 2024 halving, mining profit margins have been suppressed. In such an environment, fixed-cost agreements (e.g., fixed hosting fees, fixed power rates) can become unsustainable for either the miner or the hosting provider. This is why profit- and revenue-share models have gained popularity as alternative financial structures. But how do these models differ, and what are the pros and cons for the parties involved in mining operations? Let’s find out. Fixed-Cost Agreements Flat Fee or...
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Paper Hands Dumped ETFs, Miners Bought the Dip

After bearish price action and ETF outflows hitting record highs, Bitcoin surged by $10,000 this Sunday but gave it all back on Monday. Seizing the opportunity, Bitdeer bought the dip, adding to its growing BTC reserves. Meanwhile, network hashrate rebounded above 800 EH/s. Hashrate Index’s published a new global heatmap which shows the U.S. holding its lead, while emerging markets like the UAE, Oman, and Paraguay continue to gain ground. In a major milestone, Braiins unveiled its first-ever...
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