比特币矿工在减半前转移运营

距离备受期待的比特币减半事件仅剩几周时间，美国矿工正在采取积极措施，以减轻挖矿奖励减少的影响。大量旧型号 S19 矿机正在迁移到能源成本较低的地区，特别是非洲和南美洲。这种外流是由美国的高能源成本推动的，这使得减半后运营旧矿机的利润减少。

Bitcoin Miners Shift Operations Ahead of Halving Event

比特币矿工在减半事件之前转移运营

As the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event of 2024 approaches, Bitcoin miners are actively preparing for its potential impact. Scheduled for April, the halving will effectively reduce the block reward for mining new Bitcoins by half, making the validation of transactions less financially lucrative.

随着备受期待的 2024 年比特币减半事件的临近，比特币矿工正在积极准备应对其潜在影响。计划于四月份进行的减半将有效地将开采新比特币的区块奖励减少一半，从而使交易验证的经济利润降低。

Currently, miners receive 6.25 BTC for each validated block added to the Bitcoin network. However, post-halving, their earnings will be halved to 3.125 BTC per block. In response, many miners, particularly in the United States, are implementing adjustments to ensure continued profitability.

目前，添加到比特币网络的每个经过验证的区块，矿工都会收到 6.25 BTC。然而，减半后，他们的收益将减半至每个区块 3.125 BTC。作为回应，许多矿商，尤其是美国矿商，正在实施调整以确保持续盈利。

Exodus of Mining Machines from the US

矿机从美国撤离

According to Luxor Technology, a provider of crypto-mining services and logistics, approximately 600,000 S19 series mining rigs, a significant portion of those currently deployed in the US, are being relocated out of the country. As reported by Bloomberg, these mining computers are primarily being transferred to or sold in countries in Africa and South America.

据加密货币挖矿服务和物流提供商 Luxor Technology 称，大约 60 万台 S19 系列矿机（其中很大一部分目前部署在美国）正在迁出该国。据彭博社报道，这些矿机主要被转移或销售到非洲和南美洲国家。

The S19 series represents older models of Bitcoin mining machines that may no longer be cost-effective to operate in regions with high energy costs, such as the US. This explains the shift by US miners towards more efficient machines.

S19 系列代表了较旧型号的比特币矿机，在美国等能源成本较高的地区运行可能不再具有成本效益。这解释了美国矿工转向更高效机器的原因。

A major player in the Bitcoin mining industry, quoted in the Bloomberg report, indicated that while the S19 series and similar models may not be viable for operations in the US, they "can still generate decent profits and extend their lifespan" in certain regions of Africa.

彭博社报道援引比特币挖矿行业的一位主要参与者的话说，虽然 S19 系列和类似型号可能无法在美国运营，但它们在美国的某些地区“仍然可以产生可观的利润并延长其使用寿命”。非洲。

Alternatively, some miners are opting to sell their hardware, with buyers in areas with low-cost electricity acquiring the older machines. Notable destinations for these purchases include Paraguay, Uruguay, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.

另外，一些矿工选择出售他们的硬件，而电力成本低廉地区的买家则购买旧机器。这些采购的著名目的地包括巴拉圭、乌拉圭、坦桑尼亚和埃塞俄比亚。

Luxor has observed that the upcoming halving event is influencing buyer behavior towards older mining machines. "Some buyers are delaying purchases until after the event, anticipating a further decline in prices," the company noted.

卢克索观察到，即将到来的减半事件正在影响买家对旧矿机的行为。该公司指出：“一些买家将购买推迟到活动结束后，预计价格会进一步下跌。”

Ethiopia Emerges as a Crypto Mining Hub

埃塞俄比亚成为加密货币挖矿中心

Ethiopia, a nation situated in the Horn of Africa, is rapidly gaining prominence in the crypto and Bitcoin mining landscape. A substantial number of older mining machines from the US are being relocated to the East African country.

埃塞俄比亚是一个位于非洲之角的国家，在加密货币和比特币挖矿领域正在迅速崛起。大量来自美国的旧矿机正在被转移到这个东非国家。

Ethiopia's low electricity costs are widely recognized as the primary driver behind this trend. The Bloomberg report highlights that electricity prices in Ethiopia hover around 3 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), compared to a range of 3 to 6 cents in the US.

埃塞俄比亚的低电力成本被广泛认为是这一趋势背后的主要驱动力。彭博社的报告强调，埃塞俄比亚的电价徘徊在每千瓦时 (kWh) 3 美分左右，而美国则为 3 至 6 美分。

In February, Bloomberg reported that Chinese crypto mining companies are ramping up investments in Ethiopia. While China's regulatory stance on cryptocurrency may have contributed to this move, Ethiopia's low energy costs appear to be the more significant factor.

今年 2 月，彭博社报道称，中国加密货币挖矿公司正在加大对埃塞俄比亚的投资。虽然中国对加密货币的监管立场可能促成了这一举措，但埃塞俄比亚的低能源成本似乎是更重要的因素。