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AI crypto Pearl's GPU mining rush sees profitability slide

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A new cryptocurrency called Pearl, which uses AI matrix multiplication for its proof-of-work, has triggered a surge in GPU mining. Despite initial high returns, profitability has rapidly declined as more miners join the network, causing difficulty to spike. The coin's value and per-card revenue have fallen significantly since its late April launch, with current estimates showing a substantial drop in daily earnings for high-end GPUs. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates a new model for AI computation integration into cryptocurrency mining, though current profitability challenges may limit widespread adoption.

RANK_REASON New cryptocurrency leveraging AI computation for mining, with significant initial interest and rapid decline in profitability. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    New AI-compute cryptocurrency Pearl sparks a GPU mining rush but profitability is already sliding — RTX 5090 daily revenue has halved to $17.19 since April

    A new cryptocurrency called Pearl has set off a short-lived GPU mining rush.

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