Bitcoin-Mining

Bitcoin-Mining ist der Prozess, durch den neue Bitcoins geschaffen und Transaktionen verifiziert sowie der hinzugefügt werden.Blockchain-Netzwerk. Dabei handelt es sich um leistungsstarke Computer, die komplexe mathematische Probleme lösen, um das Bitcoin-Netzwerk zu sichern und dessen dezentrale Natur aufrechtzuerhalten. Einzelpersonen, Unternehmen und sogar spezialisierte Mining-Pools an diesem Prozess teilnehmen, bekannt als Miner. Diese Miner spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Gewährleistung der Integrität und Sicherheit des Bitcoin-Netzwerks. Da die Anzahl der im Umlauf befindlichen Bitcoins begrenzt ist, dient das Mining auch als Mittel zur Verteilung neuer Bitcoins. Miner werden für ihre rechnerischen Anstrengungen und die von ihnen dem Netzwerk zugeführte Energie mit neu geprägten Bitcoins belohnt. Das Bitcoin-Mining hat sich im Laufe der Zeit weiterentwickelt, mit dem Aufkommen effizienterer Hardware und dem Aufstieg von Mining-Farmen. Diese Farmen, die häufig von Unternehmen betrieben werden, nutzen Skaleneffekte, um ihre Mining-Kapazitäten zu maximieren. Darüber hinaus wurden Mining-Protokolle und Algorithmen entwickelt, um sich an die steigende Rechenleistung anzupassen und die Stabilität des Netzwerks zu gewährleisten. Krypto-Börsen erleichtern den Handel mit Bitcoins, indem sie es Minern ermöglichen, ihre verdienten Bitcoins in traditionelle Währungen oder andere Kryptowährungen umzutauschen. Dieses dynamische Ökosystem aus Personen, Unternehmen, Protokollen und Blockchain-Netzwerken trägt gemeinsam zum Funktionieren und Wachstum von Bitcoin sowie des breiteren Kryptowährungsmarktes bei.


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DC AG Suing MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor for Alleged Tax Fraud; Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases

The District of Columbia is suing MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor for allegedly never paying any income taxes in the district in the more than 10 years he has lived there, Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced in a tweet on Wednesday. Plus, the difficulty of mining a bitcoin (BTC) block increased by 9.26%.

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What the New Era of Bitcoin Mining in Texas Could Look Like

The state’s grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, is slowing issuance of new permits for miners to connect to the grid. Texas Blockchain Council Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard discusses how this is impacting the sector as the difficulty of mining bitcoin increases.

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Riot Blockchain Earned $9.5M for Not Mining During Texas Heatwave

Bitcoin mining firm Riot Blockchain mined 318 bitcoins in July, 28% fewer than last July, as it shut some operations to accommodate the high energy demand during the heatwave in Texas. The miner gained $9.5 million in power credits and other benefits from the curtailment. Riot Blockchain Vice President of Capital Markets discusses the state of the mining industry and potential impact of the upcoming ETH merge on the sector.

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How Power Grids Work for Bitcoin Miners in Texas

Gregg Dixon, co-founder, and CEO of energy software platform Voltus discusses the state of crypto mining and how it is impacting power grids in Texas, breaking down the data on the energy consumption of a bitcoin miner.

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Bit Digital Exec on Canada Expansion, State of Crypto Mining

Sam Tabar, chief strategy officer at New York-based digital asset mining company Bit Digital, shares insights into expanding operations to Canada. Plus, his take on the potential repercussions of New York's two-year bitcoin mining moratorium bill, Sen. Warren (D-Mass.) targeting miners for their energy consumption, and the state of the mining industry at large.

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Marathon Digital Holdings CEO on Bitcoin Mining Outlook

Amid soaring electricity costs, some crypto miners have been forced to sell their bitcoin at a discount, putting them at risk of collapse. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel discusses the impact of consolidations across the industry on the global hashrate and how his firm benefits from crypto winter.

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Celsius Outlines Mining-Focused Reorganization Plan at First Bankruptcy Hearing

At its first bankruptcy court hearing Monday, crypto lender Celsius revealed it’s betting big on its mining subsidiary to help fill the $1.2 billion hole in the company’s balance sheet. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses what this means for Celsius and its users.

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Riot Blockchain Exec on Bitcoin Mining in Texas, Energy Outlook

Bitcoin miners in Texas are halting operations as the state's power grid nears its breaking point amid an intense heat wave. Riot Blockchain Vice President of Capital Markets Philip McPherson discusses the power crisis in Texas and what this means for Riot and the wider mining community. Plus, advice for surviving crypto winter.

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Crypto Miner CleanSpark Continues to Take Advantage of Bear Market as it Scoops Over 1K Rigs

Crypto miner CleanSpark has purchased 1,061 bitcoin mining rigs that are already in operation at hosting firm Coinmint’s facility in New York. In June, the Las Vegas-based miner bought contracts for another 1,800 mining rigs. “The Hash” hosts unpack what this means for the bitcoin mining ecosystem.

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How Crypto Mining Is Impacting Power Grid in Texas

Crypto miners in Texas are shutting down operations as the state’s electrical grid braces for a heat wave and surging power demand. Steve Kinard, director of bitcoin analytics at Texas Blockchain Council and Joshua Rhodes, The University of Texas at Austin research associate, discuss what this means for the mining community in Texas and beyond.

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