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The Rising Costs of Mining: Mining Bitcoin requires powerful and energy-intensive computer systems, known as mining rigs, to solve complex mathematical equations and validate transactions on the blockchain. As the network has grown and more miners have joined in, the difficulty of these equations has increased, requiring even more computing power and electricity. Impact of Lower Rewards: In May 2020, the block reward for miners was halved, cutting their income in half. This event, known as the “halving,” occurs approximately every four years and is meant to control the supply of Bitcoin. While this has been a profitable strategy for investors, it has put a strain on miners who now receive only 6.25 bitcoins for every block they successfully mine. Not All Doom and Gloom: Despite these challenges, experts believe that the situation is not all doom and gloom for Bitcoin miners. The recent price surge of Bitcoin, reaching a new all-time high of over $64,000 in April 2021, has helpe...