Mineflation: Cost to mine 1 Bitcoin in the US rises from $5K to $17K in a year
New Mexico is the cheapest U.S. state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the most expensive.
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New Mexico is the cheapest U.S. state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the most expensive.
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