Is Crypto Mining Still Worth It for an Individual?
For bitcoin, no, and the reasons are structural. For some other networks the arithmetic differs.
Tag: Crypto
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Why Blockchain Transactions Cost What They Do
Not a charge set by anyone. An auction for limited space, which explains why fees spike.
When Software Pays Software
AI agents that need to buy things - data, compute, services - create a demand for payments no human initiates.
How Stablecoins Hold Their Value, and When They Do Not
Several mechanisms, with very different risk. The distinction has mattered enormously in practice.
Crypto and Tax: What Generally Triggers a Taxable Event
Rules differ by country and the general principles are similar enough to be worth knowing.
The Crypto Scams to Recognise Before They Reach You
A small number of patterns account for most losses. Recognising the shape is the entire defence.
What a Blockchain Actually Is, Without the Jargon
A shared record that many parties maintain and none controls. The mechanism is simpler than the marketing.
Crypto Wallets: The Types and Which You Need
A wallet does not hold coins. Understanding what it actually holds explains the security choices.
Privacy Coins Are Being Squeezed Out of Regulated Markets
Cryptocurrencies designed to hide transaction details are being delisted from exchanges under regulatory pressure.
Crypto Mining and the Energy Question in 2026
The argument has moved on from raw consumption to something more interesting: where the power comes from and when it is used.