IntroductionCryptocurrencies have been around for over a decade, and they continue to gain more and more attention from investors, businesses, and the general public. One of the key features of most cryptocurrencies is their decentralized nature, which means that no central authority or organization controls them. Instead, they rely on a network of nodes to validate transactions and maintain the integrity of the blockchain. However, as cryptocurrencies have become more popular, mining cryptoc...