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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Bitcoiners are pushing back against the group's accusations, describing GreenpeaceUSA’s claims as based on outdated and debunked sources.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.
Texas Is Now the Top US Bitcoin Mining Spot: Foundry
September 26, 2023
The Lone Star State of Texas is now the number-one U.S. state for Bitcoin mining, dwarfing rivals by hosting a whopping 28.5% of the nation’s hash rate. The estimate comes from Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, which aggregated and published data sourced directly from its users. Back in 2021, the firm estimated that the Texas hash rate share was 8.4%.
Foundry Director of Economic and Community Development Adrian Hale Named 2023 IGNITE Award Recipient
August 3, 2023
PRNewswire: Foundry Digital LLC (“Foundry”), a digital asset mining and staking company focused on empowering a decentralized infrastructure, announced that the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce honored Foundry’s Director of Economic and Community Development Adrian Hale with the IGNITE Award. The award celebrates young professionals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for others to follow.
Bitcoin Is on the Ballot in 2024
July 25, 2023
A series of Bitcoin-related statements and policy announcements show how politicians are paying greater attention to crypto this campaign season. Crypto-skeptics, in particular, should pay attention lest they come across as anti-innovation. Authored by Kyle Schneps, this story is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week 2023.
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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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