mining

Something is fishy in the world of Bitcoin DeFi Indeed, something doesn’t feel right about Rootstock. We’re therefore experiencing a prolific uptick in mining engagement – reaching an all-time record of 81% in Q1 of 2025. Foundry and SpiderPool, big names, are onboard. Hash power is through the roof. Transaction...

Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. We all know it. We all (hopefully) respect it. Are we really using it to its full potential paid for by Capital Beltway commuters and transplants? The new hype has been all about Bitcoin miners jumping into the DeFi waters of Rootstock. But both Foundry and...

The intersection of Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) with this moment is a strange one. Jason, writing for MetaBlock X, explores this intriguing divergence: While mining participation is experiencing a significant upswing, the total value locked (TVL) within the ecosystem is simultaneously decreasing. This article looks at the possible causes of...

As an example, in the first quarter of 2025, Rootstock—a layer-2 Bitcoin network—witnessed an astonishing jump in mining activity. The inverse relationship affected its total value locked (TVL) in both Bitcoin and U.S. dollars during the same period. While TVL has decreased, Rootstock continued building their ecosystem with important integrations...

MetaBlock X welcomes you to a strategic analysis of Canaan Inc. (CAN), a key player in the cryptocurrency mining sector. Recently, Benchmark started covering Canaan and assigned a “Buy” rating. They established a price target of $3, suggesting a future $15 upside from the shares’ today’s stock of $0.60. With...

Riot Platforms’ recent sell off of nearly $40 million worth of Bitcoin. That’s not a mere click baity headline, it’s a real canary in the coal mine. A loud one. It’s bellowing that the golden age of Bitcoin mining is already passing — perhaps quicker than you can say “proof-of-work.”...

The cryptocurrency world is still rapidly changing, particularly in the space of Bitcoin mining. These strategic moves are like throwing a big rock into a pond, sending investor ripples far and wide across the value-chain spectrum. Then lately, Riot Platforms joined that list of titans in Bitcoin mining. They drew...

Cryptocurrency has created a new and exciting way to earn passive income. Perhaps the new most popular technique for renting computing power is known as cloud mining. Now, let’s dive into ZA Miner and everything that makes it great. We’ll look at risks involved and how it stacks up against...

Riot Platforms has become the new kingpin of the Bitcoin mining industry. Earlier this month, they sold 475 BTC for about $38.8 million, with an average sales price of $81,731 per Bitcoin in April 2023. This change has sparked a firestorm of discussion in the crypto space. They’re wondering whether...

Riot Platforms is unloading $38.8 million worth of Bitcoin. This action goes beyond mere headline grabbing. It’s new policy implementation that should flash a warning sign to pilot programs and municipalities everywhere. What if it’s something much deeper than that? What if it's a glimpse into a future where Bitcoin...