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Re: Mine for bitcoins without needing to cool or supply electricity (theory)
by
crispy
on 12/07/2011, 20:11:31 UTC
The most perfect place in the world to mine for bitcoins might just be Antarctica. 
Not sure the wind turbines would stand up to the high winds.  Also you need cold-temperature lubrication and batteries that can tolerate the cold.

I think a good location would be anyplace you need heating and have inexpensive electricity--e.g. the U.S. Pacific Northwest.  Relatively cheap, clean hydro power, and you can use your miner for a portion of your home heating.  Sure, a heat pump is more efficient at moving the calories around, but a heat pump doesn't earn you BTC!