- Bitcoin’s Rise: From seventh to third, SHA256 emerges as a formidable mining algorithm.
- Kaspa Takes the Lead: Kheavyhash algorithm propels kaspa (KAS) to the forefront of mining profitability.
- Grin’s Surge: Cuckatoo32 algorithm gains momentum, surpassing Bitcoin’s SHA256 in earnings.
Evolution of Mining Profitability (2022-2024):
In just over a year, crypto mining landscapes have shifted significantly. Kadena, once the pinnacle in September 2022, now surrenders its position to kaspa’s Kheavyhash algorithm. The current leader, kaspa (KAS), with 9.2 TH/s, boasts a daily profit of $69, overshadowing Bitcoin’s SHA256.
Profitable Algorithms in 2024:
As of 2024, kaspa maintains its dominance, followed by Bitcoin’s SHA256 and the rising star, Grin’s Cuckatoo32. Ethash and Blake2B-Sia secure the next spots, presenting opportunities for ethereum classic (ETC) and siacoin (SC) miners. Notably, Scrypt’s decline marks a shift, once a leader in 2022, now relegated to the 12th spot.