Let's Discuss Crypto Mining Using Smartphones

[Suba]

Since early 2015, crypto mining using smartphones has been widely discussed on various personal websites and forums such as Bitcointalk, Cryptotalk, and others. Many smartphone crypto mining apps are offered, including Minergate, Cryptotab Browser, YouHodler, Pi Network, Ecos, Stormgain, Hashshiny, and others.

Not all smartphones can be used for crypto mining; at least a smartphone must have minimum specifications, such as at least 4GB of RAM, an Octacore processor, and a minimum 4,000mAh battery.

Some advantages of mining using a smartphone include easy accessibility, suitability for beginners, and portability. However, disadvantages of mining using a smartphone include very small rewards, the risk of overheating, the presence of many scam crypto mining apps that even request access to your gallery and location, and some mining apps containing viruses and malware.
This is why I never install a mobile mining app. Have you ever mined crypto using a smartphone?

 

[kit_hung]

I've thought about mining crypto on my phone, but like you, I've never tried it. The security concerns and the limited benefits made me very cautious before installing any such app.

It's true that there are many interesting apps, but many of them are not transparent and ask for unclear permissions. My phone is not very high-end, so I decided to abandon the idea altogether and look for safer ways to learn about crypto.

 

[Fire&Rain]

I’ve never mined crypto on a phone, and I probably won’t. The rewards are minimal, phones overheat quickly, and scams are everywhere. Many apps ask for unnecessary permissions, which is a big red flag. Even if the device is capable, the strain on the hardware and security risks make it a poor choice for real mining.

 

[Min George]

Mining crypto with smartphones is just a waste of time. Doesn't earn one anything that can be shown.