Update bitcoin mining post

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@ -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