Bitcoin

AxeCalibur: Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining with Solar Energy Is it possible to run Bitcoin mining around the clock using solar energy? The AxeBox from 100 Acres Ranch has proven it works. In this article, I’ll introduce this DIY solution, explain why replicating it – dubbed the “AxeCalibur” – might be worthwhile, and provide a parts list for building it yourself in Europe. AxeCalibur – The Miner That Can’t Be Unplugged: Solar-Powered, Battery-Driven, 24/7 Unstoppable. ...

Buying Bitcoin or Buying a Miner – Which Is More Worthwhile? Bitcoin (BTC) remains a hot topic in 2025. But what pays off more: buying BTC directly or investing in a Bitcoin miner like the Bitaxe Gamma? On March 21, 2025 – Plebday – I’m launching an experiment: I’ll invest €130 in Bitcoin and €130 in a Bitaxe Gamma. This article compares both approaches, and I’ll update it regularly. As something came up in my private life, I postponed the experiment by roughly a week and am starting it at the same time as Mining Disrupt, a conference on the topic of Bitcoin. ...