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		salman89 on May 2, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Employee Turns Gaming Network Into Private Bitcoin... Absolutely. I'd be really interesting in seeing if the energy cost is lower than the average long term output. I'd be perfectly fine with leaving my iPhone plugged in all night if it meant it could generate me $x/night, where $x is greater than the electricity hit I get.

Derander on May 2, 2013 [–]

I'd be surprised if it were worth it. Even with fairly efficient GPU mining rigs it's getting close.

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