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author: reilly-smith
title: 'Hey, mine your own business!'
date: '2018-04-05 00:20:00'
cover: 'imineblocks-banner.jpg'
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What was once the subject of niche crypto-anarchist communities vis-a-vis Bitcoin has now grown into a worldwide virtual homesteading: mining.

If you find a nascent project you like in crypto, chances are you can mine it. But what is the first step to mining?

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Learning the ins and outs of the PoW algorithms for your favorite coin is essential knowledge for the enthusiast miner. Lee of [@imineblocks](https://open.lbry.io/%40imineblocks) covers everything mining: zCash, Ethereum hardware, and even concepts like Proof of Stake versus Proof of Work. If you can mine it, mine with it, or store your hard-mined coins with it, chances are you’ve come to the right channel.

Subscribe to @imineblocks in the LBRY App or follow him [via Spee.ch](https://spee.ch/@imineblocks).

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