• Rustmilian@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Translation : “I run worthless crapware via Termux on them, that ends up generating negative income once you factor in electricity cost”.

    • LufyCZ@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      You could actually run an actual legit miner on the thing, but yeah, you’re not getting ahead your electricity usage.

      • db2@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        You’re assuming it isn’t plugged in to someone else’s power though.

      • infeeeee@lemm.ee
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        9 months ago

        The seller didn’t said they pay for their electricity. If they live in a dorm, or charge the phones in their workplace or school, there are lot of illegal ways to get free electricity. It’s easier to conceal a regular phone than an antminer