There was a time when we considered improving the #EnergyEfficiency of #backend services by switching from interpreted to compiled languages, out of concerns about #ClimateChange. Then came the #CryptoMining farms, AI #hyperscalers and #neoclouds - monstrosities that #pollute grotesquely and guzzle as much power as some nations. And people quit talking about climate change. Everyone seems to have given up in despair and accepted their fate!

Damn those #profiteering #psychopaths!

Bitcoin network has its first quarterly hashrate drop since 2020 — Iran conflict spurs Bitcoin mining operators to accelerate pivot to AI infrastructure

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptomining/iran-conflict-forces-bitcoin-mining-operators-to-pivot-to-ai-infrastructure-btc-network-sees-the-first-quarterly-hashrate-drop-since-2020

3D printer that can mine Bitcoin uses excess heat for temperature control — throttled ASICs use printing bed as a heatsink

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptomining/3d-printer-that-can-mine-bitcoin-uses-excess-heat-for-temperature-control-throttled-asics-use-printing-bed-as-a-heatsink

#schools #crime #cryptomining

'Court documents also reveal that Menge and Drabert purchased high-end graphics cards to use on school property to operate a cryptocurrency mining farm without permission from the district. '

https://sjvsun.com/education/valley-school-executive-sentenced-to-prison-for-embezzlement-running-crypto-mining-farm-on-district-property/

Just got Monero mining working on my iPad! 🚀 Not gonna lie, the setup was tricky but hitting 200 h/s with Ghostrider on MoneroOcean. Full guide coming if there's interest! #Monero #CryptoMining #iOSMining $XMR

http://vyechi.com/2026/01/27/how-to-mine-monero-on-iphone-and-ipad-complete-ios-mining-setup-guide/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social