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Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment (futurism.com)

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[–] crediblethreat@scribe.disroot.org 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

most miners have calculated the rate for electricity to keep their rigs profitable and have automatic kill switches based on market prices. it's not exactly news that rigs are turning off right now