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Aug 17, 2017
Introduction to Ethereum Cloud Mining
Cloud Mining is a process of crypto currency mining conducted without the direct use of mining equipment or hardware. The service typically offers up the shared processing power of a remote datacenter, that has already been prepared and setup with complex mining equipment. Caution is advised beforehand due to varying usage fees among different providers. Likewise, hashing power is generally procured over a long term period, and certain companies/websites prefer to avoid dealing with a broader client base.
Considering that ethereum cloud mining is a service created from an almost purely business standpoint, there is understandably, a cost associated with its appliance. Lower returns are expected because of the involvement of a third party. However, for standalone mining, a more comprehensive mining rig and configuration is needed, and this calls for a substantial upfront financial expenditure.
There are several advantages and failings, when it comes to opting for an ether cloud mining contract over an independently run mining operation.
Advantages of Ethereum Cloud Mining
If a quieter and exceptionally cooler home and/or work place is paramount, then purchasing components/equipment that usually requires elaborate cooling and ventilation systems, can prove a deciding factor. The noise can prove excruciating over time, especially you are mining close to a place of work. Electronic dust is a problem too, for breathing as well as for the wear and tear of other appliances/parts.
This is something that most first-time investors seem to neglect. Even when dual mining with just a cpu or gpu, you are in fact directly and indirectly depleting other component’s as well. The same is true for non-computer based mining as well; everything that is in use has to have an amortization period, and should be factored in as a potential future cost, in case of a breakdown or reduced efficiency coming about due to prolonged use.
Power related fees can be another obstacle; billing practices and procedures vary in regards to electricity, exceedingly more between different countries, but pricing is commonly calculated in kilowatts per hour. Ideally, having no or low energy costs would be preferable, renewable energy comes to mind, as do other shadowy options (miners in less regulated communities often siphon off of the grid directly, what basically amounts to mining with no overhead).
Furthermore, managing equipment can prove highly laborsome, particularly because skilled technician are few and far between. Repairs can crop up regularly, and changes in mining clients and software/hardware configurations constantly demand attention. Maintenance fees can end up eating away at larger and larger percentages of daily profits.
Issues emerge when ordering high quality custom rigs that can require an intial investment between $5,000 up to $15,000 and beyond. Certain manufacturers repeatedly postpone shipping times, and due to a continuously increasing mining difficulty over time, potential ROI has a tendency to drop even further.
Cons of ETH Cloud Mining
Lack of control is the most common complaint, you are never quite sure if the original contract is going to be honored fully. The crypto scene is notorious for runaway developers and the same holds true for other companies. Reputable and better providers do offer peace of mind though, particularly if a long term track record and strong online presence is present. Fine tuning configurations is severely limited in these cases; even mining pool selection is on occasion narrowly defined in advance.
Additionally, scams tend to be rampant, more so with startups and new sites.
Ethereum Cloud Mining & Providers
Three companies are currently offering ethereum cloud mining contracts:
Hashflare – https://www.coinstaker.com/hashflare-eth
Genesis Mining – https://www.coinstaker.com/genesis-mining-ether/
Eobot – https://www.eobot.com/cloud
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In depth reviews are provided for the first two, while eobot cloud services are currently being investigated, more information will be available on the site soon.
The Ethereum Enterprise Alliance against amazon is also picking up steam, a platform that could transform ethereum and accompanying sidechains into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) of the future. It may prove to be a viable solution moving forward for cloud mining in general.
Bitcoin Cloud Mining
Bitcoin cloud mining is another option. Ideally, we would want to diversify by mining bitcoin in addition to ethereum, not to mention adding even more crypto currencies to the mix, and fully reaping the benefits of a broader diversification.
In-depth reviews are available for the following bitcoin providers:
https://www.coinstaker.com/bitcoin-pool/
https://www.coinstaker.com/hashnest-pacmic-v5/
https://www.coinstaker.com/viabtc/
https://www.coinstaker.com/bw-b-16/
Cloudwith.me ICO
An interesting ICO to look out for is cloudwith.me, aiming to bring cloud services to the wider crypto currency and mainstream audiences. An eth token will be issued to streamline the process, and in order to spark and facilitate further interest. Storj and Golem, have been highly successful in creating technologies decentralizing parts of the cloud services. Unfortunately, their solutions are targeted at professionals. Cloudwith.me intends to accomplish a similar feat, with ethereum sidechains, simplified user experience and lower barrier of entry for SMEs.
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