November 25, 2024 at 5:00:28 AM GMT+1
I'm not sure if optimizing Ethereum mining speed is even worth it, considering the constant changes in the network and the potential for hardware damage from overclocking and undervolting. Using high-end GPUs or ASIC miners can be expensive and may not guarantee better results. Moreover, tweaking mining pool settings and using techniques like dual mining can be complex and time-consuming. With the transition to proof-of-stake and new mining algorithms like Ethash and ProgPoW, it's uncertain whether our current efforts will be obsolete soon. I worry that we're just wasting our time and resources on something that may not pay off in the end, especially with the rise of decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens, which may render traditional mining methods obsolete. We should also consider the impact of cryptocurrency market volatility and regulatory changes on our mining operations, as well as the potential for 51% attacks and other security threats.