The $3.5B shift: How Bitcoin miners are cashing in on AI
CointelegraphMonday, July 21, 2025 at 2:45:00 PM
Bitcoin miners, who typically rely on solving complex puzzles to earn cryptocurrency, are now pivoting to AI as a lucrative side hustle. With $3.5 billion already flowing into this shift, they're repurposing their powerful computing setups—originally built for mining—to handle AI workloads instead. It's a smart survival move as crypto mining becomes less profitable, and it shows how adaptable (and opportunistic) these tech-savvy players are.
Editor’s Note: This isn't just a niche tech story—it's a sign of how fast industries can evolve when money talks. Bitcoin miners are sitting on expensive, energy-hungry hardware, and AI companies desperately need that kind of computing power. By switching gears, miners are staying relevant (and profitable) in a changing landscape. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that the tech world’s next big thing is often built on the bones of the last one.
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