Every AirBnB has its own rules, but one host specifically requests those staying don’t mine crypto. The reason for this rule follows an incident that left them with an abnormally large electricity bill. Turns out, a previous group of guests used their property to mine crypto over the course of three weeks. It was an allegedly profitable holiday for the miners, who report making around $100,000 from the trip.
All seemed perfect to host Ashley at first, describing the guests as five-stars after they left her house in a perfectly clean condition. Unfortunately, appearances can be deceiving. Little did she know that she’d hosted a group with ten PCs between them, undoubtedly packing the best graphics cards for crypto.
@built.with.class Weird airbnb rules #airbnb #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbhost #crypto #electricvehicle #airbnbtips ♬ original sound – Ashley | Mama | Lifestyle
Sometime after the guests left, an electric bill for $1,500 for the period of their stay arrived. As she explains in a TikTok (via Tom’s Hardware), this unwelcome surprise prompted her to check the video surveillance cameras located outside the property when the guest was packing and leaving. Lo and behold, the aforementioned mining rigs.
Apparently, it was cheaper for them to rent a house than pay for the power bill. But that’s not all, while at it, the guest has also charged an electric vehicle. Thankfully, the owner managed to charge them the entire bill amount after a prolonged dispute with AirBnB.
I do wonder how many times the miners have pulled this stunt, let alone how many times hosts have caught them. What is sure is that such action erodes trust between the hosts and guests simply because a handful think they are smarter than the rest.
Since then, Ashely forbids crypto mining and prohibits electric vehicle charging at her property. After all, this is a house, not a highway rest stop. Jokes aside, you would think that people would understand such things naturally, but I guess some just don’t care when it’s others’ belongings.
