Is crypto mining still a thing? Or does everyone just do “staking” these days? Or how else to make money in this crypto game these days – or is it really all over?

Hey, so I honestly find myself feeling a bit lost regarding crypto and the direction its heading and whether its completely dead as an “industry” or if there are still legit opportunities for making a living etc.

I have dabbled in crypto off and on since about 2015, and my experience has mostly been limited to making and then losing money when coins pump and inevitably dump and my trading always at the wrong times.

I have tried staking, in fact I currently have about $15k staked in some medium cap coin.
But I’m wondering is mining still a thing? What about it – is it even worth lookin into?

And then, if not, where are the opportunities now, if any.

My question boils down to: Are there any opportunities left in crypto and if so, where are they?