diff --git a/content/blog/2017-03-08-bitcoin-mining-anno-2017.md b/content/blog/2017-03-08-bitcoin-mining-anno-2017.md index 9aa76a9..caad468 100644 --- a/content/blog/2017-03-08-bitcoin-mining-anno-2017.md +++ b/content/blog/2017-03-08-bitcoin-mining-anno-2017.md @@ -10,6 +10,12 @@ Bitcoin was introduced in 2008 and has gained much popularity since then. At the time of writing the exchange rate for 1 BTC is about €1100 (or $1166), quite an increase from when you could get 1 BTC for just a few euro. +_It is 29 November 2017, just eight months after writing this post, and the exchange +rate has skyrocketed. The $10,000 barrier has already been broken and the €10,000 +barrier is in sight. If you're interest in mining bitcoin, this post is still +relevant. Fees will be lower (as they are charged in $/€) and you net yield will +be higher. Good times!_ + ## The problem with mining Bitcoin Mining bitcoin can be quite lucrative, but it's hugely dependent on the exchange