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Is Bitcoin Mining ‘Dangerously Centralised’? What New Research Shows

Recent findings from BitMEX Research have reignited concerns about the centralization of Bitcoin mining. Their study, which cites insights from Bitcoin analyst Alex Bergeron, points out that a single entity now controls the Coinbase outputs for approximately 47% of the network hashrate—a significant concentration that suggests a shift toward oligopolistic tendencies within the Bitcoin mining […] дальше »

2024-4-30 12:00


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The future of Bitcoin mining post-halving, according to GoMining

The phenomenon of the Bitcoin halving is a cornerstone event in the crypto world, fundamentally altering the economic landscape for miners and investors alike. Occurring approximately every four years, this event reduces the reward for mining new Bitcoin blocks by half, a mechanism designed to control the supply of Bitcoin and mimic the scarcity-driven value […] The post The future of Bitcoin mining post-halving, according to GoMining appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2024-3-26 17:30


From Missouri to Texas: Southern US Becomes Bitcoin Mining Hotspot

Missouri is gunning to become a hub for Bitcoin mining, thanks to a new bill by State Rep. Phil Christofanelli. This legislation, aiming to integrate cryptocurrency miners into the energy economy, joins CleanSpark's expansion in Mississippi and Riot's massive investment in Texas, signaling a significant shift in the Southern US towards embracing digital asset ventures. дальше »

2024-2-9 14:00


Bitcoin Community Accuses BBC Of Sensationalism In Controversial Mining Article

A recent article published by the BBC has sparked a heated debate among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and critics regarding the environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) mining.   The piece, titled “Every Bitcoin payment ‘uses a swimming pool of water,’” raised concerns about the water consumption associated with the mining process. дальше »

2023-12-2 03:00


Bitcoin Mining Potential Highlighted In Top Science Journal

A new peer-reviewed research paper has emerged, shedding light on the potential symbiosis between Bitcoin mining and renewable energy initiatives. Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of Satoshi Act Fund, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to informing policymakers and regulators about Bitcoin mining’s benefits, and president of Satoshi Educate, shared his insights via X, underscoring the […] дальше »

2023-11-9 22:00


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Is Bitcoin Network Sufficiently Decentralized? Here’s What The Data Says

Is the Bitcoin mining network decentralized enough? Or do the big miners control a significant part of it? Here’s what the latest data says. Public Bitcoin Miners Control Around 28% Of The Total Hashrate In a new post on X, Bloomberg Intelligence market analyst Jamie Coutts discussed how the mining industry has evolved. The first […] дальше »

2023-9-28 06:00


Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Sets New All-Time High, Difficulty Up 5.5% In Response

Data shows the Bitcoin mining hashrate has set a new all-time high recently, forcing the network to up its difficulty by about 5.5%. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Observed A Strong Surge Recently The “mining hashrate” refers to the total amount of computing power that the Bitcoin miners have connected to the network. This value can […] дальше »

2023-9-20 20:00


UAE Share In Global Mining Activity Grows, Accounts For 3.7% Of Mined Bitcoin

According to the latest report by Hashrate Index, a website for Bitcoin mining data and metrics, the UAE is now becoming a growing destination for Bitcoin miners, especially in the Middle East.   Bitcoin Miners Look For Greener Pastures Bitcoin miners have faced issues in popular Bitcoin mining countries like China and Kazakhstan in recent years. дальше »

2023-7-7 23:30


While Canada fights Bitcoin mining, Play-to-Earn cryptos like Metacade gain popularity

Canada has become the latest country to fight Bitcoin mining with the news that the city of Quebec wants to end selling cheap power to crypto miners in response to rising global energy prices. Government-owned Hydro-Quebec recently asked the provincial regulator to reallocate the 270 megawatts of energy previously set aside for mining Bitcoin. дальше »

2023-2-13 15:44