Is it profitable to mine bitcoin on your mobile device?

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• Santhosh SandyFeb 22, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Mining bitcoin on a mobile device can be done, but it's not profitable. The computational power of mobile devices is significantly lower compared to specialized mining hardware such as ASICs. Additionally, mining bitcoin requires a significant amount of energy, which can drain the battery of a mobile device quickly. Therefore, it's not recommended to mine bitcoin on your mobile device if you're looking to make a profit.
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• Madhu PujariFeb 03, 2025 · 6 months ago
  No, mining bitcoin on a mobile device is not profitable. The mining difficulty of bitcoin has increased significantly over the years, making it nearly impossible to mine bitcoin using a smartphone or tablet. It's more cost-effective to invest in dedicated mining hardware if you're serious about mining bitcoin.
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• chenryFeb 20, 2022 · 3 years ago
  While it's technically possible to mine bitcoin on a mobile device, it's not a profitable endeavor. The energy consumption and computational power required to mine bitcoin far exceed what a mobile device can provide. It's more practical to mine other cryptocurrencies that are designed to be mined on mobile devices, such as Monero or Electroneum.
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