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Bitcoiners are pushing back against the group's accusations, describing GreenpeaceUSA’s claims as based on outdated and debunked sources.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.

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%.