Key takeaways
- After the shutdown of Coinhive in 2019, browser mining has made a comeback with new tools like CryptoTab Browser, Pi Network and YouHolder.
- Mining with a browser can cost more in electricity than the crypto earned, especially for users with mid-range devices.
- Despite being less energy-intensive than ASIC farms, browser mining still adds up in terms of cumulative power draw and puts a strain on your device’s hardware.
- Browser mining is evolving with the help of WebAssembly (Wasm), improving script efficiency and creating a smoother user…
