<p>There are lots of them, that's called "cloud mining" - just google the term and you'll probably find your way.  You either rent a miner or pay for mining equipment, or eventually just throw your money into a black box with the expectation that you'll get some reward later - basically mining operators crowdfunding some (or all) of the investments and associated risks.</p>

<p>Be aware that some "cloud mining"-operations have been nothing but ponzi scams - no real mining equipment involved, just a pool of money with early investors receiving fantastic payouts from the pool, and eventually the operators grabbing the whole pool and running when the inflow of new investors no longer can offset the payouts to the earlier investors.</p>

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The fees in my experience mean this it's not a very profitable endeavor even if the scheme is not a ponzi scheme.
Kharoof
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tobixen
<p>There are a few that I have tried that seem to be OK and not ponzi schemes. But don't take my word for it and figure it out for yourself.
Hashnest<br>
Mining Sweden
Genesis Mining</p>

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Jack Cantrell
<p>Is there a company or individual out there that sells Bitcoin miners and holds them under their supervision for a fee? If so... I'd like to know.</p>

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Can I pay someone else to operate a miner on my behalf?
A. Roth
# Can I pay someone else to operate a miner on my behalf?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-02-15)

Is there a company or individual out there that sells Bitcoin miners and holds them under their supervision for a fee? If so... I'd like to know.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-02-15. Score: 1

There are lots of them, that's called "cloud mining" - just google the term and you'll probably find your way. You either rent a miner or pay for mining equipment, or eventually just throw your money into a black box with the expectation that you'll get some reward later - basically mining operators crowdfunding some (or all) of the investments and associated risks.

Be aware that some "cloud mining"-operations have been nothing but ponzi scams - no real mining equipment involved, just a pool of money with early investors receiving fantastic payouts from the pool, and eventually the operators grabbing the whole pool and running when the inflow of new investors no longer can offset the payouts to the earlier investors.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: The fees in my experience mean this it's not a very profitable endeavor even if the scheme is not a ponzi scheme.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2016-02-15. Score: 1

There are a few that I have tried that seem to be OK and not ponzi schemes. But don't take my word for it and figure it out for yourself.
Hashnest  
Mining Sweden
Genesis Mining


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