For those who do not know, halving means miners get half the Bitcoin they used to get for decoding blocks that contain data about the Bitcoin network. Because they will be getting less Bitcoin, what it costs to run their mining machines, mostly the electricity, could feel like it has doubled.
Source: CoinShares DataAnd there’s more: experts think the total power of Bitcoin mining might jump up to 700 Exahash by 2025. A whole lot more power will be needed to run the Bitcoin network. But right after the halving, some less profitable mining machines might get turned off, dropping that number by about 10%.
There is a bright side, though. Some smart miners are moving to places where they can get cheaper, often wasted energy, like gas that would be burned off anyway. And they are starting to use AI to make more money in countries where energy is stable and not so expensive. This could be a game-changer that could fuel the network in the foreseeable future.
So, after the halving, the cost of mining a Bitcoin could go even higher. Miners’ bills for things like electricity and the machines themselves might almost double on paper, while the price for Kw/h stays the same. They are trying to deal with this by getting better deals on their gear and finding cheaper power.
They are using extra cash from the bull run and cheap mining cost to pay off debts and getting ready for a shift in the miners’ market.
This article was originally published on U.Today
Source: Cryptocurrency - investing.com
