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Consensus Magazine

Where Will Bitcoin Mining Be After the Halving?

Former petroleum engineer Rena Shah says bitcoin miners will need to embrace eco-friendly trends like flare gas recovery and nuclear power after mining revenues are cut.

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Aug 8, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. UTC

Aug 8, 2023

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TeraWulf Starts Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining With Nearly 8,000 Rigs at Nautilus Facility

The miner also said it expects to reach 5.5 EH/s of computing power across its two sites by early in the second quarter.

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By Eliza Gkritsi

Mar 6, 2023 at 3:33 p.m. UTC

Mar 6, 2023

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Here Comes Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining

The first U.S.-based, nuclear-powered bitcoin mining facility is opening in Pennsylvania in 2023.

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By Nathaniel Whittemore

Jan 25, 2023 at 8:32 p.m. UTC

Jan 25, 2023

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Compass Mining Inks Multi-Year Deal With Nuclear Fission Startup Oklo for Clean Energy

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Compass Mining Inks Multi-Year Deal With Nuclear Fission Startup Oklo for Clean Energy

Compass Mining has signed a 20-year deal with nuclear fission firm Oklo to supply the bitcoin mining company with clean and cheap energy. “The Hash” panel discusses the novel twist on clean sources of power as the industry seeks solutions to its environmental challenges.

Compass Mining Inks Multi-Year Deal With Nuclear Fission Startup Oklo for Clean Energy

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 14, 2021 at 6:48 p.m. UTC

Jul 14, 2021

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