How Does the Cost of Running a BP Compare to a PoW Miner?

The costs are structured differently. A PoW miner's primary cost is electricity and specialized hardware (ASICs), leading to high operational and capital expenditures.

A DPoS Block Producer requires significant staked capital, powerful server infrastructure, and a robust internet connection. While the energy cost is much lower for DPoS, the capital cost of the required staked tokens can be substantially higher.