Ethereum Mining

After the Ethereum Merge, the Ethereum network transitioned from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, fundamentally changing how Ethereum mining works. In this new system, "mining" is replaced by "staking," where validators participate in securing the network by locking up (staking) a certain amount of Ether (ETH). These validators are chosen to create new blocks and validate transactions based on the amount of ETH they stake and other factors. This process requires significantly less energy than PoW mining and aims to enhance network security and scalability. Validators earn rewards for their contributions, but they risk losing a portion of their stake if they act maliciously or negligently.

Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain Selling Ether to Pay for Intel Mining Rigs

The miner expects to have a bitcoin-equivalent hashrate of 6.2 exahash per second (EH/s) in the next 12 months.

By Aoyon AshrafJun 6, 2022

Equipos de minería para bitcoin. (Sandali Handagama)

Don’t Blame NFT Artists for Mining’s Environmental Cost, Says Researcher Kyle McDonald

Responsibility for Ethereum’s climate impact lies with institutions, not individuals, argues the emissions dashboard creator.

By Will GottsegenMar 23, 2022

(Kyle McDonald)

The State of Bitcoin and Ethereum Mining in 10 Charts

It's been a rollercoaster year for Bitcoin and Ethereum mining: Here is what the data shows.

By George Kaloudis, Sage D. YoungMar 23, 2022

(CoinDesk Research, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance)

Ethereum Mining Pool Flexpool Halts All Services to Russia in Wake of Ukraine Invasion

The pool is possibly the first of its kind to cut services to Russian users.

By Eliza GkritsiFeb 25, 2022

Map of Ukraine. (Openverse, modified by CoinDesk)

Mineros de Ethereum hacen una apuesta multimillonaria por el retraso de las actualizaciones

Los principales fabricantes de equipamiento minero, como Bitmain, están construyendo herramientas más especializadas para la minería de Ethereum.

By David Pan, Andrés EnglerAug 20, 2021

Máquinas de minería de bitcoin

Ethereum Miners Make Multimillion-Dollar Bet on Upgrade Delay

Major mining machine makers like Bitmain are building more specialized machines for Ethereum mining.

By David PanAug 12, 2021

Máquinas de minería de bitcoin

Nasdaq-Listed Powerbridge to Take Up Bitcoin, Ether Mining

Powerbridge stock surged in premarket trading in the wake of today's announcement.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 12, 2021

Crypto mining rig

EIP 1559 Hasn’t Affected Ethereum Miner Revenue

Plus: The first hard fork for Ethereum 2.0 is scheduled for testnet activation.

By Christine KimAug 11, 2021

Raw diamond big dob on concrete surface next to small tweezers

Valid Points: The Problem With MEV on Ethereum

Will the transition to proof-of-stake come soon enough?

By Christine KimJul 14, 2021

The upgrade to PoS as a defense does little to rescue the current situation.

Valid Points: The Fate of Ethereum Miners When There’s Nothing Left to Mine

Also: Why there’s growing demand for bitcoin on Ethereum.

By Christine KimJul 7, 2021

Eth 2 nothing to mine

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