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Crypto Mining 101: How to Start

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John Tailor
Crypto Mining 101: How to Start

No matter where you’ve been in the past few years, you just had to hear about digital currencies and crypto mining. In case you’re tech-savvy, becoming a crypto miner is one of the best ways to earn these currencies. However, getting into the world of crypto mining isn’t as straightforward as it seems and there are a few things beginner cryptocurrency miners need to know. With that said, here’s a guide on how to get started with it.

Think about electrical requirements

One of the first things to think about when getting into the world of crypto mining is finding the right location and making sure it meets all electrical requirements involved. Whether you decide to do it at home or in an office, it's important to have the place inspected by an electrician and make sure there are no faulty wirings as they can cause a lot of trouble once you get started. Tell your electrician to have in mind that a standard eight-card mining rig can draw up to 1200 watts depending on the build.

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Know how to find profitable coins

We’ve all heard of Bitcoin and mining it makes a lot of sense. However, there are a number of digital currencies out there, and knowing more about each of them before you start mining is highly recommended. Luckily, there are many blogs about cryptocurrency and doing your research should be a real piece of cake. Just bear in mind that trends tend to change a lot and staying up-to-date with the most recent ones is always a good idea. In fact, that’s the only way to know which coins are most profitable at the moment. Also, don’t forget that the best coin to mine isn’t the same for every miner. It’s important to be aware of your skills and knowledge and choose accordingly.

Buy quality hardware

There's always that one person who buys hardware for their mining rig on poorly-coded websites and wonders why they don't work. Don’t be that guy. When becoming a crypto miner, having a well-designed computer is a must, and that means staying away from websites described above. Instead, when setting up your rig, take some extra time to check what hardware you really need and look for a renowned seller you can turn to. For example, consider turning to companies that offer crypto mining solutions such as chips and AI applications.

Join a crypto community

As mentioned above, digital currencies have never been more popular. This means there are online communities you can join and easily learn even more about them. Not only this but these communities can help you stay on top of the most recent trends and make quick moves that can help you mine even better. The number of online crypto communities has almost doubled during the last few years and finding a few of them you can join shouldn’t be tough. 

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Mine and trade

There’s no doubt crypto mining can be a good way to make money. However, if you want to increase your profit margins, you might want to think about even more. Instead of just holding onto the coins you’ve got, why not trade them and take advantage of your skills and knowledge? Sometimes, a cryptocurrency will show signs of losing value and in times like that, becoming emotionally attached to it makes no sense. Selling it while it still has its original value and buying coins that are on the rise is a much smarter move. Obviously, trading with cryptocurrency comes with its own risks and making sure you never trade more than you can afford to lose is extremely important.

Final thoughts

Digital currencies are still in their infancy and it’s expected they’ll only continue to grow in the future. This means right now is the perfect time to kick-start your career as a miner. Just remember that you can’t just blindly invest in mining and expect it to work out. You have to know all the basics and continue to improve your mining skills on the go. Follow the five tips covered in this post when starting out and you’ll have nothing to worry about.

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