Expert Says 6,000 kWh Monthly Cap Stifles Home Bitcoin Mining in Russia
- —Zuyev proposed a 15–30 kW cap for individuals instead of the adopted 6,000 kWh per month
- —He estimates 6,000 kWh covers only one hydro-cooled rig or two air-cooled units
- —He blamed the crackdown on operators who secured 200–300 kW at the 1 ruble/kWh household tariff
- —Crypto boilers above 8 kW push heating use beyond the legal limit
Why it matters: The capacity cap directly affects the profitability and number of retail miners in Russia, especially in regions with cheap electricity.
Source: Cryptocurrency.tech