According to a report by Anything Crypto, zcash offers a dramatically higher rate of return when compared to other proof-of-work coins, such as bitcoin and ethereum. With the Antminer Z9 mini, zcash miners could potentially see returns as high as $8,000 over two years. In contrast, ethereum rigs powered by the Antminer E3 might garner around $2,800 in the same period. Bitcoin miners, however, face a much steeper challenge; the most rewarding option for them, the GMO B2 rig, would only return approximately $1,500 over two years.

Profitability in mining is influenced by a wide array of factors.

In summary, utilizing the most efficient equipment, zcash mining proves to be over 400% more lucrative than its bitcoin counterpart.

Investor interest in bitcoin has dwindled alongside a significant dip in its market value since the beginning of the year. This downturn, exacerbated by escalating costs linked to the essentials of mining such as energy and hardware, has resulted in a sharper decline in the profitability of bitcoin mining since its heyday during the crypto boom. Thus, Anything Crypto’s analysis indicates zcash mining as substantially more rewarding than bitcoin mining.

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Over time, zcash mining difficulty might rise and token prices could fluctuate, affecting returns. With hypothetical monthly increases of 15% in difficulty and 10% in price, projected returns could decrease to just under $5,400 over two years. Meanwhile, bitcoin miners projecting similar growth rate adjustments with the GMO B2 might see profits capped around $283.