The Risks of GPU Mining

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GPU Mining is a process in which at-home miners leverage Graphics Processing Units to solve complex math problems that validate transactions on blockchain networks. It is a popular alternative to more expensive and energy-efficient ASIC mining.

The primary security risk is the potential for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in mining software and steal mined cryptocurrency. Additionally, hardware wear and tear is an issue for mining rigs that are used under heavy workloads.