Topic: As a newbie, is mining worth the effort? - page 2. (Read 2094 times)
I wouldn't mine BTC in the case of only having access to a video card / cpu for mining. If you really want to mine, though, there are other currencies such as Litecoin (LTC) that offer more fulfilling mining opportunities for the average person.
For me, a mining newbie it is worth it so I can learn more.
I am a programmer too, and have written some code to parse the info as well and send it to the Status Board app on the iPad.
I'm also completely new to BTC. I don't do it for money, I do it for fun :-) The whole idea is just appealing to me. Much to read and learn and then there always is a chance to get even or maybe more. I've already wrote a GUI that parse JSON:s from both mtgox and Slush and I really enjoy this (for me) new concept. I started when the exchange was like $248 and besides the technical aspect it's also very interesting with thru the economic glasses.
For now - not. Only if you have cool Radeon cards and free electricity.
I am new to the BitCoin scene and now have some BitCoins, but I was wondering if it was worth it to mine?
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