How to prevent crypto mining abuse on GitLab.com SaaS

GitLab has introduced measures to mitigate the abuse of free CI/CD pipeline minutes, which have been increasingly exploited for cryptocurrency mining, causing performance issues and cost increases. Starting May 17, 2021, new free users must provide a valid credit or debit card to use shared runners, although the card won't be charged. This requirement aims to deter abuse by verifying users, and those unwilling to provide a card can use their own runners instead. GitLab has implemented several technical solutions, such as quota-based restrictions and enhanced validation services, to further prevent misuse. These changes do not affect GitLab self-managed, paid, or pre-existing users before the specified date. Public projects in new namespaces now have CI minute quotas, and exceeding the quota requires purchasing additional minutes. GitLab continues to seek feedback and intends to enhance its pipeline system to ensure optimal performance and reduce abuse.

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