I've noticed the active players have been gaining more network share as people forget to keep the lights on. Def one of the better more unique mechanics of a crypto game.
Hashrate is the heartbeat of METH.
When players pay their power bills, miners stay online and the machine keeps running.
When rooms go inactive, active players earn a bigger share.
You can track it in Stats, and expired rooms can be shut down through Utilities in the bottom right.
Keep your room powered.