Is crypto mining really worth it?

The short answer is yes. The long answer… it’s complicated. Bitcoin mining began as a well paid hobby for early adopters who had the chance to earn 50 BTC every 10 minutes, mining from their bedrooms. Successfully mining just one Bitcoin block, and holding onto it since 2010 would mean you have $450,000 worth of bitcoin in your wallet in 2020.

Does crypto mining damage your GPU?

Crypto mining doesn’t damage your GPU any more than regular use. Heat damages components of the GPU if not correctly managed. If the GPU is under sustained load for long periods, components can degrade if airflow or other cooling measures aren’t in place. GPUs do have some built-in safety features.

Will mining cryptocurrency destroy my GPU?

The major factor in how cryptomining may degrade your hardware is not in how mining uses your GPU, but rather in how long leave your card mining. And even then, leaving your GPU to mine 24/7 for several years is still unlikely to affect the card’s actual performance.