Cloud Mining
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
Mining on blockchains through rented processing power rented from companies that host the physical equipment. These companies typically operate out of countries that are naturally cold (reduce cooling costs) and have cheap power (for more competitive pricings). Another common term to describe this is mining contract.
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