Warehouse mining of Bitcoins in Hong Kong

 
In an industrial warehouse in Hong Kong, hundreds of computers with specific processors undermine Bitcoin.




An entrepreneur and journalist, Cao Xiaogang, got permission to visit a warehouse mining Bitcoin Miner ASIC, Hong Kong.

The Bitcoin mining is "the use of hardware to perform mathematical calculations for the Bitcoin network to confirm transactions and increase safety, the site says Bitcoin.org.

As a reward for their services, minors receive fees transaction for the transactions and confirm bitcoins newly created ". The mining is profitable, but the market is increasingly competitive.

Most users do not Bitcoin mining: the operation is too complicated and requires extensive infrastructure. In this warehouse, all resources are directed towards the mining operation.

Specialized computers undermine continuously while technology ventilate and cool the machines. Transparent one meter high tanks, cooling systems installed on the roof all in absolute calm.

 The construction of the "firm" began in August 2013.

Bins immersion cooling used to cool the chips. © Cao Xiaogang

Rooftop cooling system. © Cao Xiaogang

The construction of the "firm" began in August 2013. © Cao Xiaogang

The mining operation is industrialized. © Cao Xiaogang