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Learning Bitcoin

You're reading from   Learning Bitcoin Embrace the new world of fiance by leveraging the power of crypto-currencies using Bitcoin and the Blockchain

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2015
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ISBN-13 9781785287305
Length 236 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Setting up a mining client


After doing the proper analysis of costs and return on investment, one may decide if it's the right time to proceed with setting up a mining operation.

Requirements

In general, you'll need to have the proper conditions to set up a basic mining operation. To start with, we'll briefly cover the essentials: capital, hardware, facilities, and availability.

Capital

Most return on investment calculations for Bitcoin mining show profitability over a period of time, exceeding one year. The assumption made for the projection includes a stable exchange rate and difficulty level. However, these two factors often vary, which can seriously affect the actual profits.

Essential to starting a mining operation is sufficient capital to carry the operation forward. Before starting the venture, make sure you have enough capital to cover the costs for at least 1 to 2 years, based on the various projected conditions.

Hardware

The purchase of hardware is one of the more volatile aspects of...

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