So, I guess you don't understand efficiency dynamics? It is one of the only machines you can run 24/7 on solar alone. Plus, the point is the decentralization not the odds. What are the odds that you get rugged by coinbase? Bet you don't hold your coins there.

Well, if you're not mining through Foundry or any of the pools that rely on Ant Pool's templates, then you're helping keep mining decentralized and bitcoin censorship resistant .

Buying one or two for fun? Sure. It's a fun hobby and worth a little bit of money for some geeky fun. You didn't buy more than that, right? 😂😂😂

Investing in a dream seems pretty cool

I only had 1. It randomly stopped mining one day (about a month ago) and now slowly but surely more and more people experience the same issue. For some a power cycle works, for some it doesn't (it doesn't for me). To top it off my psu broke as well all of a sudden. Thought about replacing it but i t...

It's a novelty item

Feel free to donate them to me. I could 9 or 10 to run labs in the Bitcoin class I'm teaching this semester.

I don't totally disagree, but I think they are a cool learning device given that basically no one can be a competitive Bitcoin miner without access to cheap electricity, top of the line ASICs and the ability to maintain them for at least 4 years. They are approximately the price of a hardware wall...

I think they should be solely viewed as a tool for learning and fun. In that context they’re great. If you buy expecting to make profits, they’re a horrible idea.

What about the learning experience for someone that’s never mined?

I’ve loved mine. It’s a great learning exercise and a meaningful piece of decor for me. Plus, I’m doing my part to decentralize mining— some are understandably concerned that mining is too centralized into a handful of pools…

I was deciding between a Bitaxe and a Avalon Nano 3, same price but the Avalon actually works as a little home heater and has 4-5 times the hashrate. Still unprofitable but it helps warm the house now while generating some clean sats in Ocean's pool...

It's all ewaste.

Are you selling them ?

I actually just bought one for my teenage daughter. She’s fascinated about BTC, and I see it as a learning tool more than a lottery ticket. I think it helps to really understand the roles in the network.

Mining is a gamble. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Don't cry about it, build something.

How about you point them to Ocean, connect to a lightning node and get the payouts to your lightning wallet?