Ethereum is different
Ethereum retired proof-of-work. Its mining documentation describes a historical mechanism, not current mainnet earnings.
FinFly Explains / Crypto
What mining means
Proof-of-work networks use computation in block creation. Not every cryptocurrency uses mining.
Equipment economics
FinFly recommends comparing expected revenue with power, cooling, maintenance and equipment costs. Do not transfer one network’s calculation to another.
Ask the seller
Which network and algorithm? Which assumptions support the payback period? A projection is not a guarantee.
Method
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