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What Is the Term for a Miner That Is Turned off Because It Is No Longer Profitable?

A miner that is turned off because the cost of electricity and other operational expenses exceeds the revenue generated from mining is often referred to as 'unplugged' or being in a state of 'miner capitulation.' More formally, it is considered economically obsolete, even if the hardware is still physically functional.

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