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Inside the Largest Bitcoin Mine in The U.S. | WIRED

Mining

Bitcoin hit 1 trillion market cap this year. This has inspired some bitcoin operations to expand. The ban on mining in China has caused a mass exodus, and some mining operations are moving their facilities to the United States. We go to Rockland, Texas to a look inside the largest bitcoin mine in North America. Operated by Whinstone U.S., is this large mine one of the first of many? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► […]

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Blockchain Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

Blockchain

Blockchain, the key technology behind Bitcoin, is a new network that helps decentralize trade, and allows for more peer-to-peer transactions. WIRED challenged political scientist and blockchain researcher Bettina Warburg to explain blockchain technology to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Check out WIRED’s guide to blockchain: Find out more about Bettina’s research at Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast […]

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