Mining
Bitcoin miners sign a new wave of demand-response grid contracts
Operators in Texas and Alberta agreed to curtail load during peak hours in exchange for firmer long-term power pricing.
By Victor Reyes · · 5 min read
Mining & Energy Reporter
Victor Reyes
Austin, Texas · Covers Bitcoin mining · Grid markets · Hardware
Victor covers bitcoin mining, grid contracts and the energy economics of proof-of-work infrastructure. He previously reported on power markets for a trade publication.
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Mining
Hashprice slides to a multi-year low as difficulty sets a record
Revenue per unit of computing power has fallen far enough to push older machines below cash cost at typical industrial tariffs.
By Victor Reyes · · 5 min read
Mining
Mining heat reuse projects move from pilot to signed contract
District heating operators in northern Europe are buying waste heat from immersion-cooled facilities under multi-year agreements.
By Victor Reyes · · 6 min read
Mining
ASIC makers compete on efficiency as raw price cuts stop working
New machines advertise marginal efficiency gains, and buyers are negotiating on warranty and delivery slots instead of headline cost.
By Victor Reyes · · 5 min read