The Cricket Bats Forum

Hey everyone,

I’ve been following the crypto space for a while now and recently started diving deeper into the current state of bitcoin miners—both the machines themselves and the people running them.

It’s wild how much the landscape has changed. Back in the early days, anyone with a half-decent PC could mine a few satoshis. Now, if you're not running an ASIC like the Antminer S19 or Whatsminer M60-something, you're barely scratching the surface. The efficiency and hashrate of modern bitcoin miners are on another level, but so are the power requirements and costs.

With the 2024 halving cutting block rewards to 3.125 BTC, I'm curious—are bitcoin miners still making a decent ROI in 2025? Especially in places where electricity isn't super cheap? I know some miners have moved operations to regions with hydro or geothermal energy to cut costs, but for small-scale setups, is it even worth getting started anymore?

Also, what are your thoughts on the environmental debate surrounding bitcoin mining? Some people argue that bitcoin miners are driving green energy innovation, while others still see them as energy hogs. Personally, I think the conversation has matured a bit, but I’m curious where the community stands now.

Would love to hear from both solo miners and those running larger farms. What machines are you using? How's your setup holding up in terms of profitability and stability? Is the move toward more efficient chips making a big difference?

Looking forward to hearing your insights.

Cheers!