Where Do Cryptos Come From, How Are They Mined

[JamiPozcord]

When I first got into crypto, I used to think coins came from some secret place, like someone printed them the same way they print dollars. With time, I realized it’s nothing like that. Cryptocurrencies come from the blockchain, a huge network where thousands of computers verify transactions. No banks, no bosses, no office hours just code running 24/7.

So… how are you “mined"
Mining was honestly the thing that confused me the most at the beginning. I imagined I could just turn on my PC and pump out Bitcoin like water. The result? Heat, noise, and zero profit.

Here’s how real mining works:
Machines compete to solve complex mathematical problems. Whoever solves it first validates a block. And gets rewarded in crypto.
But nowadays, mining is dominated by huge mining farms, not regular people at home. It’s an expensive game: high electricity, powerful hardware, and massive competition.

Can you actually see the miners?
Yes,and that’s one of the coolest things. Everything is transparent:
How many blocks get mined
Which pool validates them
Which wallet received the reward
How much hash power the whole network has.
You don’t see the miner’s face, but you see every activity. It’s fully public.

Does mining bring real benefits?
Of course it does… but not for everyone.
If you have big capital, cheap electricity, and can run hardware 24/7, mining can be profitable. But if you’re just starting out, honestly there are way better ways to profit from crypto without dealing with heat, fans, or noise.

What’s worked "way" better for me:
Getting into good projects early
Staking, long-term holding, investing in memecoins with real momentum,
tracking launches and network updates

Yes, the market is unpredictable, but when a coin runs, it makes up for everything.

What are the most well-known cryptocurrencies?

The ones everyone respects and the ones that bring the most trust are:

Bitcoin (BTC) the digital gold.
Ethereum (ETH)home of thousands of projects.
BNB super cheap to move.
Solana (SOL) fast, modern, and explosive.
Litecoin (LTC) and XRP– old-school but reliable.

And then you have the memecoins, which look like a joke but I’ve seen them multiply accounts:
DOGE, SHIBA, PEPE, BONK, WIF.
They’re not “serious,” but sometimes they give better opportunities than the big ones.

Is getting into crypto worth it?
From my experience: absolutely, yes.
Crypto doesn’t just give you potential gains it teaches you to manage money, analyze trends, stay patient, and spot opportunities you’ll never see in traditional finance.

It’s a crazy world, sure. But once you understand how it works, it can become one of the best moves you make.