Bitcoin-mijnbouw

Bitcoin-mijnbouw is het proces waarbij nieuwe bitcoins worden gecreëerd en transacties worden geverifieerd en toegevoegd aan de blockchain netwerk. Het omvat krachtige computers die complexe wiskundige problemen oplossen om het Bitcoin-netwerk te beveiligen en de gedecentraliseerde aard ervan te behouden. Individuen, bedrijven en zelfs gespecialiseerde mijnpools deelnemen aan dit proces, bekend als miners. Deze miners spelen een cruciale rol bij het waarborgen van de integriteit en veiligheid van het Bitcoin-netwerk. Aangezien het aantal bitcoins in omloop beperkt is, dient mining ook als een middel om nieuwe bitcoins te verdelen. Miners worden beloond met nieuw gecreëerde bitcoins voor hun rekenkundige inspanningen en de energie die ze aan het netwerk bijdragen. Bitcoin mining is in de loop der tijd geëvolueerd, met de opkomst van efficiëntere hardware en de opkomst van mijnbouwfaciliteiten. Deze mijnbouwfarms, vaak beheerd door bedrijven, maken gebruik van schaalvoordelen om hun mijnbouwcapaciteiten te maximaliseren. Daarnaast zijn er mijnbouwprotocollen en algoritmen ontwikkeld die zich aanpassen aan de toenemende rekenkracht en de stabiliteit van het netwerk waarborgen. Crypto exchanges faciliteren de handel in bitcoins, waardoor miners hun verdiende bitcoins kunnen omzetten in traditionele valuta's of andere cryptocurrencies. Dit dynamische ecosysteem van mensen, bedrijven, protocollen en blockchainnetwerken draagt gezamenlijk bij aan het functioneren en de groei van Bitcoin en de bredere cryptomarkt.


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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Climb This Week as BTC Hovers Near 17-Month High

Bitcoin mining stocks soared Thursday as bitcoin (BTC) itself traded around a 17-month high. Shares of U.S.-listed mining companies such as Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) rallied during the day amid a wider surge in equities. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading around $34,500. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Ex-Celsius Exec Pleads Guilty; Coinbase Earned $1M Amid Hack

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including details on a former Celsius Network executive pleading guilty to U.S. criminal charges. According to market observers, Coinbase is sitting on a roughly $1 million profit tied to a hack. And, bitcoin mining pool F2Pool has returned 19.8 bitcoin (BTC) to Paxos.

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Bit Digital CEO on Q2 Earnings, Headwinds in the Mining Industry

Mining company Bit Digital reported its latest quarterly earnings results this week. The company earned 318.4 bitcoins during the second quarter of 2023. Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins "First Mover" to discuss why bitcoin's (BTC) price is a major headwind for the mining industry. Plus, insights on their nearly carbon-free operations and the miner's fairly recent expansion into Iceland.

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Marathon Digital-Linked Startup Auradine CEO Weighs in on Future of Bitcoin Mining

As part of CoinDesk's Mining Week, presented by Foundry, Auradine CEO Rajiv Khemani joins "The Hash" to discuss the future of bitcoin mining technology and operations in the U.S. amid crypto winter. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by DCG.

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at How DIY Bitcoiners Make Home Mining Feasible

From an ASIC-heated swimming pool to a handmade soundproof container, "The Hash" panel discusses the various ways of potentially making at-home mining feasible and profitable, with host Will Foxley describing his current setup. This story is part of CoinDesk's 2023 Mining Week, sponsored by Foundry. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

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Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas

Crypto miners have flocked to the state of Texas since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. "The Hash" panel discusses why Texas has emerged as a bitcoin mining hub as part of CoinDesk's special Mining Week presented by Foundry. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

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Gridless Co-Founder on Future of Green Bitcoin Mining

As part of CoinDesk's Mining Week, presented by Foundry, Gridless co-founder Erik Hersman, discusses how Gridless is bringing bitcoin mining to rural Africa and supporting local energy development. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

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Vanguard Adds Exposure to Bitcoin Mining Companies

Asset manager Vanguard now owns $560 million worth of bitcoin mining stocks, which includes exposure to companies like Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital. The news was first reported by Decrypt. "The Hash" panel discusses the TradFi giant's latest investment moves and the state of institutional interest in the crypto space.

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What Bitcoin's 2024 Halving Means for Miners

The reward for successfully mining a bitcoin block is cut in half roughly every four years and the bitcoin mining hashrate, a measure of computing power on the network, will likely decline dramatically a year from now, once rewards are halved. "The Hash" panel shares insights on how miners can survive the upcoming halving in 2024.

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Bitcoin Miners Likely Selling Their Output at the $28K Level: Matrixport

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing selling pressure at the $28,000 price level, and miners may be responsible, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a new report. Miners are being forced to liquidate any new bitcoin mined as margins have narrowed in recent weeks, the report said. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways and what it suggests about the state of bitcoin mining operations.

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