The hottest Infrastructure Substack posts right now

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🎓 What `MVP` actually means; Horizontal vs. Vertical scaling

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Scaling Engineering Infrastructure Prototyping
  1. An MVP is about focusing on value, not just products. It's delivering the earliest testable product to get feedback early and iterate quickly.
  2. For scaling, vertical scaling increases power of a single server, while horizontal scaling adds more servers for flexibility. Each has its pros and cons to consider.
  3. When choosing between vertical and horizontal scaling, think about expected growth, architectural needs, maintenance, team capabilities, and cost to make the best decision for your project.

AnyCable everywhere: real-time visualization streaming for Poll Everywhere

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Infrastructure Software
  1. Poll Everywhere needed a fast and reliable solution for real-time chart visualizations to engage live audiences effectively during presentations and events.
  2. They switched to AnyCable Pro for faster processing of votes and feedback, improving scalability and reducing latency, especially essential as the user base grew.
  3. Migrating to AnyCable brought better performance, more predictable latency, and eliminated the need for EventMachine, making it a smoother solution for their real-time visualization infrastructure.

Real-time magic, no elixirs: optimizing Sera with AnyCable

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Infrastructure Monitoring Testing Deployment CI/CD
  1. The project successfully migrated a critical GPS tracking service from Elixir to AnyCable, enabling real-time features and smoother maintenance.
  2. The team optimized the infrastructure using AWS ECS, Fargate, and CloudFormation, delivering improvements in performance, scalability, and resource management.
  3. AnyCable deployment was streamlined within the project's infrastructure, bringing in monitoring features and helping speed up the CI/CD pipeline.

Making real-time chat functionality Healthie-r with AnyCable Pro

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Software Infrastructure Migration Support
  1. Healthie successfully migrated from Action Cable to AnyCable Pro to improve real-time chat functionality, benefiting from dual broadcast strategy support.
  2. Usage of AnyCable Pro bypassed starting with the open-source version, showcasing its benefits immediately for Healthie's infrastructure.
  3. Healthie's critical chat system now heavily relies on AnyCable for 1-1 and group chats between healthcare professionals and clients, available on web and mobile platforms.

Revitalizing Vito with AnyCable Pro

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Events Scaling Ruby on Rails Websockets Infrastructure
  1. Migrating from standard Action Cable to AnyCable Pro helped Vito quickly solve scaling problems and host major events like the Nuxt Nation conference.
  2. Preparing for large events involved basic performance optimizations, load-testing, and bug fixing with the help of Evil Martians.
  3. AnyCable Pro powers Vito's notifications, live-updating features, and WebSocket-based live chat, allowing for successful hosting of high-profile events like ReactJS Girls, Beyond Tellerrand, and Buildkite's Unblock Conf.
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Three Tips for Writing CDK Tests

Making It Up • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Testing Infrastructure Library Development
  1. Use the assertions module provided by CDK for fine-grained and snapshot tests. It's valuable but can be easily missed.
  2. Make Nested Stacks easily accessible by adding them as properties of the Stack class. This simplifies the testing process.
  3. When facing test failures, consider writing your CloudFormation template to a file. This can provide clarity and help resolve common testing issues.

Why TheFamily?

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startups Education Infrastructure
  1. Education systems should allow more freedom to experiment and maximize individual achievement.
  2. Becoming an entrepreneur is not just about starting a company, but about driving change and making an impact.
  3. Accessing resources and knowledge has never been easier, providing a great opportunity for everyone to learn entrepreneurship and lead change.

Hello World 👋

BauZen • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Blogging Infrastructure Programming Software Engineering
  1. The author transitioned from a traditional daily blog to using Hugo, a static site generator, to make blogging easier and more efficient.
  2. By using Hugo, the author could focus on content creation without worrying about infrastructure management and enjoy benefits like reduced attack surface and generous free hosting tiers.
  3. The blog will cover technology decisions for startups, team management, translating tech to business, and bridging technical terms for business leaders, all while being written based on personal interests and experiences.

How we think about Data Pipelines is changing

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Data Pipelines Continuous Integration Infrastructure Observability
  1. Data pipelines are transitioning towards a focus on reliability and efficiency, similar to software engineering practices.
  2. Continuous Data Integration and Delivery in data engineering involves releasing data into production in response to code changes in a simple manner.
  3. Observability and metadata gathering play a crucial role in ensuring data quality and preventing issues before they occur in data pipelines.

AI Fueling the Next Mining Stocks Rally?

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Stocks Regulation Hardware Infrastructure
  1. Bitcoin mining stocks have shown varied performance after the halving, with some outperforming bitcoin's returns.
  2. The Price-to-Hash (P/H) ratio is a key metric for evaluating public bitcoin miner companies, indicating the estimated dollar value per TH/s investors pay.
  3. Companies like BTBT, IREN, and HUT8 have expanded into AI/HPC, lowering their enterprise values and potentially fueling a rally in their stocks.

Bitmain US Ramps Up S19XP Imports Ahead of Halving

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Crypto Hardware Infrastructure Corporate Financial
  1. Bitmain's US subsidiary in Georgia imported a significant amount of miners in March to prepare for the upcoming halving.
  2. Bitmain's recent boost in imports includes models like S19XP, S19j XP, and S19XP Hydro, marking a strategic move in the crypto mining industry.
  3. The growth and strategic decisions of Bitmain and its subsidiaries, like BitFuFu, can influence the overall hash rate landscape in the crypto mining sector.

Marathon Eyes $1.5B Offering after Raising $750M

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Finance Regulation Hardware Infrastructure Corporate
  1. Publicly traded mining companies are raising substantial funds through stock offerings, with three top miners collecting $1.6 billion since October.
  2. Marathon has raised $750 million through its ATM program and plans for an additional $1.5 billion offering, focusing on infrastructure investments for 2024 and 2025.
  3. Major mining companies like Riot and CleanSpark are also making significant purchases of new miners and infrastructure upgrades to enhance their operations.

Bitcoin hashrate soars as Bitmain floods US with S19XPs

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🔮 Crypto Technology Finance Hardware Infrastructure Financial News
  1. Bitcoin's hashrate keeps rising, hitting a record high of 450 EH/s due to increased mining activity and influx of new miners.
  2. Bitmain's U.S. entity has imported a significant number of Antminers, notably the S19XP model, contributing to the growth of bitcoin's hashrate.
  3. North America, especially the U.S., is gaining market share in bitcoin mining with FoundryUSA, Luxor, and MaraPool accounting for a significant portion of total blocks mined.

A $200M Mining Heist and a Life Sentence

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
💰 Finance Regulation Hardware Infrastructure Corporate Feature
  1. Xiao Yi, a former Chinese official, received a life sentence for his involvement in a $200M crypto mining heist.
  2. The case involved bribery, embezzlement, and misuse of government resources, ultimately leading to a significant mining ban in China.
  3. The story showcases the complex interplay between politics, business, and cryptocurrency in the mining industry.

Miner Weekly: Mining Power Distribution in North America

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 22
💼 Business Mining Finance Infrastructure Regulation
  1. North America has become the main computing hub for securing the bitcoin network after China expelled miners.
  2. The power capacity for mining is more distributed in North America due to varied political and social landscapes in the U.S. and Canada.
  3. The power capacity of public mining companies in North America is estimated to be about 2.8 gigawatts, with Texas and Georgia occupying the top spots.

Miner Weekly: KucoinPool a Poolin White Label?

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 22
🔮 Crypto Mining Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure
  1. Hashrate movements in major mining pools like Poolin affect the overall distribution of hashing power in the network, leading to observations like KucoinPool potentially being a Poolin white label.
  2. The mining community is reminded of past incidents where crypto exchanges used white labels of established pool operators to attract customers, revealing a dependency on fewer pool operators than commonly assumed.
  3. Regulation, hardware advancements, finance updates, and infrastructure developments are key areas of interest in the mining industry, reflecting the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Miner Weekly: Realized Hashrate – a New Metric

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Hardware Finance Regulation Infrastructure
  1. Mining companies are optimizing their hashrate capacity instead of selling BTC holdings, showing a shift in strategy.
  2. The introduction of 'Realized Hashrate' as a new metric provides a better understanding of how much of a mining company's computing power is being utilized.
  3. In August, mining companies reduced liquidating their BTC holdings, with Iris Energy notably increasing production.

Miner Weekly: Hashprice Squeeze 🥲

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 22
💰 Finance Mining Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure
  1. Bitcoin mining difficulty increased, causing hashprice to drop to around $0.08 per TH/s, impacting mining profitability and leading to pressure on inefficient miners.
  2. Public bitcoin mining companies have managed to keep mining costs below $20,000, but general expenses could push some companies to exceed $30,000 per BTC, affecting their overall profitability.
  3. Regulations, such as the rejection of green crypto mining studies and veto of crypto mining laws due to energy costs, and hardware news, like companies broadening digital ambitions and increased mining difficulty, continue to shape the crypto mining landscape.

Miner Weekly: Difficulty ATH? Plus GMO vs Whinstone case

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 22
💰 Finance Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Expect a significant difficulty jump in mining next week, which could be the largest of the year, impacting profitability.
  2. The legal disputes between companies like GMO Internet and Whinstone show the challenges faced by miners in a bear market.
  3. Regulation impacts mining operations, such as BitRiver losing clients and ongoing seizures of mining equipment in Iran.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 22
💰 Finance Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Bitcoin miners like Marathon and Hut8 faced large impairments amidst a crypto downturn in Q2 while continuing their expansion goals.
  2. M&A activities are on the rise in the mining industry with acquisitions like CleanSpark buying a 36MW mining site and companies like Iris Energy and Cipher Mining boosting their power capacities.
  3. Upcoming earnings reports will shed light on miners' cost of production in Q2 versus Q1, providing insights into the financial health of these companies.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 22
💰 Finance Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased after miners in Texas resumed operations, leading to a significant impact on production costs.
  2. Many public miners are set to release Q2 earnings reports, providing insight into the spike in energy rates for bitcoin mining.
  3. Regulatory changes in countries like Paraguay and Senate discussions on tax rules are affecting crypto miners worldwide, highlighting the evolving landscape of the industry.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Mining Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure
  1. Bitcoin's hashrate increased by ~8% as Texas miners resume power, significant news announced during Mining Disrupt 2022 and Bitmain's WDMS in Miami
  2. Ethereum Classic saw a surge of over 100% since mid-July due to the Ethereum PoW fork discussion and the debut of AntPool in its ecosystem
  3. Public miners like Stronghold and Mawson released their Q2 production data, showing growth surpassing network competition rise, offering a holistic view of 17 public miners' quarterly production

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 22
💰 Finance Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure General
  1. Celsius Network's bitcoin mining salvage plan involves significant investment in facilities and mining rigs to increase production.
  2. Regulators are requesting data from bitcoin miners, while countries like Sweden are prioritizing other industrial projects over bitcoin mining due to power concerns.
  3. Crypto miners are seeing significant financial movements, with stocks of mining firms experiencing gains and some miners exiting positions amid a bitcoin rally.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 22
💼 Business Regulation Hardware Finance Infrastructure General & Features
  1. In Texas, bitcoin miners voluntarily powered down operations due to a heatwave, impacting the state's power grid.
  2. Community concerns in Corsicana, Texas are arising over Riot Blockchain's expansion and its potential effects on electric rates.
  3. Regulation and infrastructure challenges continue to impact the bitcoin mining industry, influencing operations and growth.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
💰 Finance Mining Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Infrastructure General
  1. Many mining companies sold a large amount of BTC in June but still hold significant amounts on their balance sheets.
  2. Bitcoin's mining difficulty has decreased slightly recently, allowing existing miners to potentially earn a larger share in the upcoming weeks.
  3. Important developments in the mining industry include companies like Core Scientific selling a substantial amount of Bitcoin, while some like Hut8 continue to hodl all mined BTC.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Mining Regulation Hardware Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Mining companies may continue to sell bitcoin and equipment to manage increasing debt levels, potentially impacting market dynamics.
  2. Bitcoin's mining hashprice has stabilized at $90 per PH/s, while some miners are currently operating at a loss.
  3. Regulatory challenges for miners include permit denials, investigations into alleged tax fraud schemes, and the impact of hardware developments on mining profitability.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 22
💰 Finance Regulation Finance Hardware Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Bitcoin miners are deleveraging due to decreased mining difficulty and selling BTC to pay off loans.
  2. There are various regulations affecting crypto mining, including backdated power charges and political pressure in different regions.
  3. Crypto mining companies are making financial moves like selling BTC to repay loans, reporting significant revenue, and acquiring new infrastructure.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 22
💰 Finance Regulation Finance Hardware Infrastructure General & Features
  1. Bitcoin's hashprice has dropped as the price slumps, leading to fears among miners, but some are seizing opportunities.
  2. Regulation updates include cities like Plattsburgh and Shanghai making moves regarding bitcoin mining.
  3. Financially, companies like Bitfarms and TeraWulf are strategizing to boost liquidity and operations amidst market fluctuations.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 22
💰 Finance Regulation Finance Infrastructure General & Features
  1. New York State Senate approves a 2-year moratorium on Proof-of-Work mining operations, pending the governor's decision, impacting new entrants and expansion.
  2. The Biden administration is looking into ways to reduce energy consumption and emissions from cryptocurrency mining.
  3. Bitcoin mining revenues dropped by over 20% in May, leading miners to consider selling off their BTC holdings to manage market challenges.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 22
💰 Finance Regulation Finance Hardware Infrastructure General & Features
  1. The Chinese mining industry may still be active despite government bans, as new data suggests they may have gone underground to continue operations.
  2. New York State's regulatory uncertainty is causing Bitcoin miners to give up on the state, impacting the once-attractive environment for miners.
  3. Various mining companies are experiencing fluctuations in revenue and earnings, with some like Stronghold Digital beating revenue estimates but missing on earnings, while others like Argo Blockchain seeing a significant plunge in net income.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 22
🕹 Technology Mining Regulation Finance Hardware Infrastructure
  1. The New York Mining Moratorium bill is advancing, potentially impacting crypto mining operations in the state.
  2. Big names in Bitcoin like Jack Dorsey and Michael Saylor are collaborating to defend crypto mining against environmental concerns.
  3. Financial updates include Argo borrowing $70M to buy mining rigs, Riot selling half of its mined Bitcoin, and Marathon Digital considering selling some Bitcoins.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
💰 Finance Regulation Investment Technology Infrastructure General & Features
  1. The New York mining moratorium bill is back, and Texas's City of Fort Worth is mining Bitcoin, showcasing diverse approaches to crypto mining regulation.
  2. Finance highlights include significant debt capital secured by companies like CleanSpark and Blockmetrix, as well as revenue increases for miners like Argo.
  3. Infrastructure updates reveal massive expansion plans by companies like Riot in Texas and Argo's increased hashrate guidance, showing ongoing growth and evolution in the mining industry.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 22
💼 Business Regulatory Finance Infrastructure General
  1. The U.S. imposed sanctions on a Russian crypto mining company for the first time, signaling a shift in the regulatory landscape for miners.
  2. Various mining companies like Crusoe Energy and Bit Digital are engaging in significant financing deals, highlighting the growth and financial strategies present in the mining industry.
  3. Countries like Kazakhstan are implementing new tax regimes and U.S. lawmakers are considering deregulating power zones to attract and regulate Bitcoin miners, showcasing the evolving governmental attitudes towards the mining sector.

Weekly Mining Newsletter

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Mining Regulatory Finance Hardware Infrastructure
  1. Bitcoin miners have shown strong growth in Q1 production, collectively mining 12,131 BTC over three months.
  2. Regulatory challenges are affecting the mining industry, with delays in NY and Texas approval processes.
  3. Companies in the mining sector are making significant financial moves like IPO filings, acquisitions, and public offerings.

Gradient Flow #17: RL for Recommenders, AI Assurance, Traffic Prediction

Gradient Flow • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 20
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Infrastructure Data Management Tech industry
  1. AI Assurance focuses on building tools to scale AI operations, bringing together various organizational stakeholders.
  2. Machine learning tools are evolving with a rise in natural language interfaces to databases and advancements in differential privacy techniques.
  3. Graph Neural Networks are showing promise in traffic prediction, potentially improving real-time ETA accuracy by up to 50%.