Too Long; Didn't Read
Blockchain mining has been around for more than 11 years now, but its future is up for grabs. Neither home mining nor its derivatives (such as cloud mining or large-scale industrial mining) are profitable for the average miner, largely because of the volatility that provides uncertain returns. The future seemingly belongs to the large-scale mining companies that relocate to regions where energy is cheap, so they can save on expenses. Since these massive companies are inaccessibly expensive, they only benefit retail miners.