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How the Bitcoin Halving Will Affect Miners Big and Small
April 18, 2024
At its core, the halving is designed to tap the brakes of the Bitcoin factory by making mining less profitable. Director of Strategy Charles Chong provides insight into how the halving will affect both at-home and institutional mining profitability, presuming more challenges for the former.
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
April 17, 2024
Momentum around Bitcoin continues to build as the halving quickly approaches, and the Lightning network is playing an important role in supporting small-scale miners. VP of Research Jay Beddict highlights the network's appeal to miners earning smaller rewards.
Bitcoin Halving Hype: How Retail Investors Can Prepare
March 26, 2024
So far, there have been three Bitcoin halvings — in 2012, 2016, and 2020 — with the next halving expected to occur in mid-April. Director of Strategy Charles Chong contributes to the conversation around retail investor preparation.
Greenpeace Catches Pushback for Its Bitcoin Mining Report
March 20, 2024
Bitcoiners are pushing back against the group's accusations, describing GreenpeaceUSA’s claims as based on outdated and debunked sources. VP of Public Policy Kyle Schneps contributes to the rebuttal, discussing Bitcoin mining's grid stabilization capabilities.
After China’s Bitcoin Mining Ban, Bitcoin Is Stronger Than Ever
October 31, 2023
China’s Bitcoin mining ban shut down the whole industry and scattered Bitcoin miners to the winds. It’s been two years now – and it should be said that Bitcoin and the hash power built on securing it is stronger than ever. In a twist of fate for the discussions about bitcoin’s environmental impact, it’s also highly likely that shifting from China’s energy mix has helped make Bitcoin more “green” – and emit fewer carbon emissions.
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Luck of the Mining Pool: How Luck Impacts Bitcoin Miner Success
April 6, 2023
In this article, we dive into how luck variability plays into the Bitcoin mining process — specifically in mining pools.
ETH Withdrawals FAQ
April 5, 2023
The Foundry Staking team organized a FAQ to help current and future stakers navigate the Shanghai/Capella upgrade coming to the Ethereum Mainnet.
Energy Procurement & Profitability: Exploring Bitcoin Mining Economics
March 31, 2023
In the 2nd installment of our content series with CWP, we discuss how miners procure energy and maintain profitability, and what this means for energy companies.
Hands-On Technical Training: How Blockchain Demands Specialized Skills
March 16, 2023
In this article, we examine how blockchain technology creates a demand for skilled technical workers — especially for mining hardware troubleshooting and repair.
Foundry Staking Q&A
March 2, 2023
We sat down with some of our staking team to answer commonly asked questions about Foundry Staking.
Bitcoin Mining & Energy: A Grid-Balancing Intersection of Two Industries
February 16, 2023
In this content series, Foundry and CWP Energy Solutions discuss how both Bitcoin miners and electricity providers can work together toward a more reliable future.
Crypto in Color: Providing Equal Opportunities for the Unbanked
January 12, 2023
In this article, we examine some reasons why minority populations maintain distrust in legacy finance systems and how the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency provides a much-needed path toward empowering financial freedom.
Breaking Down the Relationship Between Hashrate and Mining Shares
December 7, 2022
Mining pools leverage shares as an approximate measure of hashrate. Let’s look at how shares are leveraged in payout methodology and used to calculate estimated hashrate values.
Maximizing Miner ROI: How to Optimize Hosting Capacity
November 3, 2022
Senior Manager of Business Development Charles Chong discusses how miners can optimize hosting capacity and maximize returns in a rapidly changing mining landscape.
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