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How to Start a Bitcoin Mining Business
DIR By: QCCOIN
Date: July 25, 2020, 5:17 pm
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Mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is the Wild West of
technology and finance. The field is still evolving and largely
unregulated, and the work comes with risk. As with any frontier,
however, there’s significant profit potential for those who
succeed.
Although cryptocurrency mining involves the latest in
computational and financial advancements, starting a mining
business requires no technical knowledge. The work is basically
a numbers game, and anyone who’s willing to invest in the
resources needed to win the game might profit.
Learn how to start your own Bitcoin Mining Business and whether
it is the right fit for you.
Start a bitcoin mining business by following these 9 steps:
You have found the perfect business idea, and now you are ready
to take the next step. There is more to starting a business than
just registering it with the state. We have put together this
simple guide to starting your bitcoin mining business. These
steps will ensure that your new business is well planned out,
registered properly and legally compliant.
STEP 1: Plan your Business
A clear plan is essential for success as an entrepreneur. It
will help you map out the specifics of your business and
discover some unknowns. A few important topics to consider are:
What are the startup and ongoing costs?
Who is your target market?
How long it will take you to break even?
What will you name your business?
Luckily we have done a lot of this research for you.
What are the costs involved in opening a bitcoin mining
business?
When it first started, Bitcoin could be profitably mined with a
home computer. Since 2013, however, mining has become too
competitive for computers to provide any real profit. Even the
fastest computers aren’t quick enough to find the correct hash
first.
Today, Bitcoin mining businesses use application-specific
integrated circuits (ASICs) that are specifically made for
mining Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. An ASIC setup that can
solve Bitcoin calculations on its own costs about $12,000.
Most people get into the industry for much less by pooling their
resources, though. New ASIC miners are available for anywhere
from $489 to $3,000. With one of these, business owners can join
a mining pool where members literally pool their resources
together. When the pool has a correct hash first, the proceeds
are split amongst members.
For even less, business owners can mine through the cloud. In
these agreements, business owners lease mining resources from a
cloud-based provider and the leased resources are pooled with
those leased by other business owners. Bitcoin.com and Genesis
Mining both have plans starting under $200.
What are the ongoing expenses for a bitcoin mining business?
The ASICs needed for mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
use a lot of power. One estimate places the amount of power
needed to mine Bitcoin at 215 kilowatts per transaction
computed. MarketWatch charts how much that costs in each state.
Who is the target market?
A Bitcoin mining business serves the Bitcoin cryptocurrency and
therefore, the software used must comply with Bitcoin’s
standards. Other cryptocurrency miners must comply with the
standards of the cryptocurrency being mined.
How does a bitcoin mining business make money?
Mining Bitcoin is akin to participating in competitive auditing.
Businesses verify Bitcoin transactions by guessing 64-digit
hexadecimal numbers, which are referred to as “hashes.” The
first business to guess a hash that’s equal to or less than the
target hash is awarded Bitcoin and a transaction fee.
Bitcoin is set up so that the number of BItcoin rewarded halves
over time. This occurs roughly every four years, and no more
Bitcoin will be awarded once there’s a total of 21 million
Bitcoin. As the reward for Bitcoin decreases, the amount earned
from transaction fees is expected to increase.
(Other cryptocurrencies operate differently.)
How much can you charge customers?
The compensation that Bitcoin mining businesses receive is
determined by the cryptocurrency. At the time of writing, having
a correct hash first netted the winning business 12.5 Bitcoins.
The current exchange rate was just below $8,000 for 1 Bitcoin,
so having a hash would net almost $100,000. Transaction fees in
comparison are relatively small.
How much profit can a bitcoin mining business make?
A Bitcoin mining business’ profitability is directly tied to the
value of Bitcoin and cost of electricity. When Bitcoin was
trading above $20,000 per Bitcoin, this business was highly
profitable. As the value of Bitcoin has diminished, so has
profitability.
How can you make your business more profitable?
Bitcoin is just one cryptocurrency that business owners can
mine. Additional cryptocurrencies include Ethereum, Zcash,
Ripple, Monero and others. Which of these is most profitable to
mine depends on many factors, including the value, difficulty to
mine and projected forecast for each cryptucurrency.
What will you name your business?
Choosing the right name is very important. Read our detailed
guide on how to name your business. We recommend checking if the
business name you choose is available as a web domain and
securing it early so no one else can take it.
After registering a domain name, consider setting up a
professional email account (@yourcompany.com). Google's G Suite
offers a business email service that comes with other useful
tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and more. Try it
for free
STEP 2: Form a legal entity
Establishing a legal business entity such as an LLC prevents you
from being personally liable if your bitcoin mining business is
sued. There are many business structures to choose from
including: Corporations, LLC's, and DBA's.
You should also consider using a registered agent service to
help protect your privacy and stay compliant.
STEP 3: Register for taxes
You will need to register for a variety of state and federal
taxes before you can open for business.
In order to register for taxes you will need to apply for an
EIN. It's really easy and free!
STEP 4: Open a business bank account & credit card
Using dedicated business banking and credit accounts is
essential for personal asset protection.
When your personal and business accounts are mixed, your
personal assets (your home, car, and other valuables) are at
risk in the event your business is sued. In business law, this
is referred to as piercing your corporate veil.
Open a business bank account
This separates your personal assets from your company's assets,
which is necessary for personal asset protection.
It also makes accounting and tax filing easier.
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More.
Get a business credit card
This helps you separate personal and business expenses by
putting your business' expenses all in one place.
It also builds your company's credit history, which can be
useful to raise money and investment later on.
Recommended: Read our guide to find the best small business
credit cards.
STEP 5: Set up business accounting
Recording your various expenses and sources of income is
critical to understanding the financial performance of your
business. Keeping accurate and detailed accounts also greatly
simplifies your annual tax filing.
STEP 6: Obtain necessary permits and licenses
Failure to acquire necessary permits and licenses can result in
hefty fines, or even cause your business to be shut down.
State & Local Business Licensing Requirements
Certain state permits and licenses may be needed to operate a
bitcoin business. Learn more about licensing requirements in
your state by visiting SBA’s reference to state licenses and
permits.
STEP 7: Get Business Insurance
Just as with licenses and permits, your business needs insurance
in order to operate safely and lawfully. Business Insurance
protects your company’s financial wellbeing in the event of a
covered loss.
There are several types of insurance policies created for
different types of businesses with different risks. If you’re
unsure of the types of risks that your business may face, begin
with General Liability Insurance. This is the most common
coverage that small businesses need, so it’s a great place to
start for your business.
Learn more about General Liability Insurance.
Another notable insurance policy that many businesses need is
Workers’ Compensation Insurance. If your business will have
employees, it’s a good chance that your state will require you
to carry Workers' Compensation Coverage.
STEP 8: Define your brand
Your brand is what your company stands for, as well as how your
business is perceived by the public. A strong brand will help
your business stand out from competitors.
How to promote & market a bitcoin mining business
Marketing efforts for a Bitcoin mining business should be
targeted towards investors. Additional investors can help fund
the acquisition of more equipment, which might help a business
qualify for reduced electric rates. To attract investors,
business owners should have a clear presentation that details
what cryptocurrencies are and how profitable the business model
is.
How to keep customers coming back
A Bitcoin mining business doesn’t need to worry about attracting
customers because the business serves the cryptocurrency and not
people directly. Any business that complies with the standards
can participate in the cryptocurrency.
STEP 9: Establish your Web Presence
A business website allows customers to learn more about your
company and the products or services you offer. You can also use
social media to attract new clients or customers.
What happens during a typical day at a bitcoin mining business?
Running a Bitcoin mining business is mostly hands-off work. As
long as operations are running smoothly, business owners need to
do little more than check their business’ Bitcoin holdings and
the current exchange rate to see if they want to sell.
The most common computer malfunction is overheating, and
business owners do need to respond quickly when this happens.
Computers that overheat shut down, and they won’t provide any
profit until they’re cooled down and restarted.
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