Thinking about quitting crypto mining? You might not be alone.
In this video, I walk through a major decision — removing my entire ASIC mining setup (Antminers, L9's, ETC miners, and more) and replacing it with GPU server racks for AI and compute GPU rentals.
Right now, my mining rigs are barely making a few dollars a day… while AI GPU rentals are proving to be significantly more profitable. So the question is — does it still make sense to mine at home in 2026?
I break down: - My current mining profitability (real numbers) - Why ASIC mining is struggling right now - My plan to build a 10-server GPU rack - Power, networking, and rack setup challenges - Why AI compute might be the future (for now)
Let me know what YOU think — is this a smart move, or am I making a mistake?
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⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro – Back in the Garage 00:30 Neglected Mining Shelf Tour 01:00 Sponsor – CryptoMinerBros 02:18 Old Mining Setup & Nostalgia 02:45 ASIC Inventory Breakdown 03:25 Total Power Usage (16kW Setup) 03:42 The Big Idea – Remove Everything? 04:26 Incoming GPU Servers (10 Units) 05:03 Why Not Use the Basement? 05:32 Garage Conversion Plan 06:06 Server Layout & Rack Strategy 06:31 Power Requirements for GPU Servers 07:00 Transitioning to AI (Not Mining) 07:32 Why Server-Grade Hardware Matters 08:04 ASIC Mining Profitability Reality 08:51 “Home Mining is Dead?” 09:09 Internet & Bandwidth Setup (3Gb Fiber) 09:40 10Gb Networking Plan (Ubiquiti?) 10:27 Do I Need More Bandwidth? 10:58 Rack & Airflow Planning 11:42 Final Plan – AI Server Rack Build 11:53 Current Earnings Breakdown 12:04 Giving Away / Selling Old Gear 13:05 Final Thoughts – Good Idea or Bad? 13:49 Red Panda Tandem Card (Self Custody)
DISCLAIMER: Red Panda Mining is not a financial advisor nor an expert. This is not financial advice. Everything said in this video is an opinion. The statements in this video are not investment advice. This video is intended solely for educational and/or entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research before investing in Crypto Mining. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Red Panda Mining is not responsible for your losses or gains as a result of buying, selling, trading, or mining cryptocurrencies.
