Is Intel entering the blockchain mining market?

Intel is entering the blockchain mining market with upcoming hardware capable of generating Bitcoin . Intel insists the effort won’t put a strain energy supplies or deprive consumers of chips. The goal is to create the most energy-efficient blockchain mining equipment on the planet, it says. In addition, the company is avoiding the term mining.

What is Intel's new 'energy-efficient' chip?

Intel is all set to foray into the blockchain business with its new 'energy-efficient' chip designed for mining cryptocurrency. The chip will roll out later this year.

What is Intel's bitcoin chip?

This chip is an initiative cby Intel to make the most of cryptocurrencies' rising popularity and usage. The chip's first customers will include Block Inc, led by Jack Dorsey, which recently changed its name from Square Inc, and GRIID Infrastructures.

What's the best GPU for cryptocurrency mining?

Like most forms of mining, cryptocurrency mining is extremely environmentally unfriendly. But hey, if you're in a colder climate, it's at least possible to eliminate most of your heating bill. Interestingly, on the AMD side of things, right now, the best options appear to be RX 5000 series GPUs.