Understanding SSD Lifespan: Metrics, Calculation Methods, Influencing Factors, and Implications for NVMe Selection and Chia Mining
This article explains SSD endurance concepts, how to calculate lifespan using PBW/TBW and DWPD, the impact of workload patterns and write amplification, methods to monitor health via SMART, differences between consumer and enterprise drives, and why high‑endurance NVMe SSDs are crucial for Chia plot‑based mining.