Bitcoin hashrate hits all-time high, boosting network security
The growing Bitcoin hashrate and block reward reduction from the Bitcoin halving could lead to miner consolidation among smaller firms. Go to Source
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The growing Bitcoin hashrate and block reward reduction from the Bitcoin halving could lead to miner consolidation among smaller firms. Go to Source
According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, Chinese mining pools control 55% of the network hashrate, while US mining pools control 40%. Go to Source
This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% … Read more
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain. Go to Source
Riot Platforms reports a drop in Bitcoin production for August 2024 but stays bullish with expansion plans to increase its mining capacity and optimize energy costs. Go to Source
Bitcoin network difficulty, a closely related yet separate metric, is also at historically high levels and currently sits at 89.4 trillion. Go to Source
Just before the upcoming block reward halving, with only 72 blocks left until reaching block height 840,000, bitcoin miners have significantly boosted their hashrate. As of 8:50 a.m. EDT on April 19, 2024, the hashrate soared to a record 653 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Hashrate Achieves New High as Halving Approaches Just hours ahead … Read more
Bitcoin’s network difficulty climbed to an unprecedented peak on April 10, 2024, at block height 838,656, increasing by 3.92% to reach 86.39 trillion. This escalation in difficulty will make it increasingly challenging to mine blocks as the fourth halving event nears, with fewer than 1,250 blocks remaining until block 840,000 is mined. Block 838,656 Marks … Read more
Bitcoin’s computing power has reached a new peak, ascending to 618 exahash per second (EH/s) as shown by the seven-day simple moving average. Currently, 56 entities are contributing at least 916.26 megahash per second (MH/s) to the network, with the mining pool Foundry USA at the forefront, delivering 204.41 EH/s. Bitcoin Edges Closer to Zettahash … Read more
Following the network difficulty change six days ago on September 27, Bitcoin’s hashrate surpassed the 295 exahash per second (EH/s) range two times during the first two days of October. Presently the network is coasting along at 229 EH/s and block intervals have been faster than the ten-minute average, which means another upward difficulty adjustment … Read more