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Bitcoin Mining Struggles to New Heights, Challenges Miners

by Matoy
February 19, 2024
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  • Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a record 81.73 trillion, indicating higher computational demands.
  • The network’s hash rate soared to 562.81 EH/s, reflecting intense mining activity.
  • Upcoming Bitcoin Halving in April is expected to impact mining efficiency and rewards.

The task of mining Bitcoin just got tougher, as the latest figures show the difficulty level soaring past the 80 trillion mark on February 16. This metric, which gauges the complexity of the puzzles miners need to solve to earn Bitcoin rewards, has been on the rise, reflecting the growing competition and technological advancements in the mining sector.

A Surge in Mining Power

The total power being used to mine Bitcoin, known as the hash rate, has also reached new highs, hitting 562.81 exahashes per second. According to the FT report, this increase in mining power and difficulty comes as more miners join the network, each vying for a slice of the Bitcoin rewards.

ICYMI: #Bitcoin mining difficulty surpassed the 80 trillion mark

Where will difficulty be after the halving?

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) February 19, 2024

The Road Ahead

The mining landscape is poised for significant changes with the upcoming Bitcoin Halving in April. This event will reduce the rewards for mining new blocks by half, from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoin. Such a reduction could lead to a shakeout in the mining industry, as less efficient operations might struggle to stay profitable, potentially leading to a dip in the hash rate and an adjustment in mining difficulty.

This period of transition is closely watched by industry experts, who anticipate that only the most efficient mining setups will thrive post-halving. The adjustments in the mining ecosystem are part of Bitcoin’s built-in measures to manage inflation and ensure a steady production of new coins.

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