How will the merge of Ethereum affect the mining profitability of GPUs?

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• Dinesh yadavOct 17, 2020 · 5 years ago
  At BYDFi, we're closely monitoring the impact of the merge of Ethereum on mining profitability. With the transition to Ethereum 2.0 and the shift to Proof-of-Stake (PoS), the demand for GPU mining rigs is expected to decline. PoS eliminates the need for energy-intensive mining processes and instead relies on validators who hold Ethereum and validate transactions. While the profitability of GPU mining for Ethereum will likely decrease, it's important to note that there are still other cryptocurrencies that can be mined profitably with GPUs. Diversifying your mining activities and exploring alternative coins could be a smart move to maintain profitability in the changing landscape of cryptocurrency mining.
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