Bitcoin’s next difficulty rise could leave some rigs earning less than their power bill

At unchanged Bitcoin price, subsidy and fees, the projected Oct. 16 retarget could push 20 J/TH equipment paying 8 cents/kWh below its electricity-only threshold. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
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- At unchanged Bitcoin price, subsidy and fees, the projected Oct.
- 16 retarget could push 20 J/TH equipment paying 8 cents/kWh below its electricity-only threshold.
- Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next.
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