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getagrip_already

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11. Mining is extremely compute intensive
Wed Aug 7, 2024, 08:25 PM
Aug 2024

It uses a lot of gpus running constantly trying to crack viable blockchains. Once a new working blockchain is found, it can be sold.

Thats one of the reasons gaming gpus are so pricey. They are also used by bitcoin miners, who buy them by the truckload, which keeps the supply scarce and prices high.

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