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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Marathon Digital CEO Addresses Newly-Passed Mining Bills in Texas

In the past few weeks, two crypto mining bills, SB 1929 and HB 591, are awaiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. The legislation shows support for miners. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel breaks down how the bills could impact crypto miners in the Lone Star state.

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Bitcoin Mining Controversy and the Case of Greenidge Generation

Greenidge Generation, a bitcoin mining operation in upstate New York, has found itself at the center of state and national debates about the impact crypto mining firms have on the environment and their local communities. But locals who live near the facility say they’ve been cut out of the conversation, and the broader debate ignores the role Greenidge plays in their lives. CoinDesk reporters traveled to the towns immediately adjacent to the mining operation to understand the views on the ground.

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State of Miners Amid Increasing Transaction Fees on Bitcoin

River Research Analyst Sam Wouters joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss how Lightning Network can help with the surging transaction fees on the Bitcoin network. Plus, how bitcoin miners are reacting to the recent fee rate hike.

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Ordinals Upend Bitcoin Mining, Pushing Transaction Fees Above Mining Reward for First Time in Years

For the first time since 2017, some bitcoin (BTC) miners are getting paid more to process transactions on the blockchain than they’re rewarded for creating new BTC, a potentially welcome development following the battering the industry has faced lately. CoinDesk's chief insights columnist David Z. Morris joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.

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Biden Administration Pushes for Punitive Tax on Crypto Mining

Troy Cross, professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College and Fellow at Bitcoin Policy Institute, joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the energy usage of bitcoin mining and the White House's proposal to push for a punitive tax on crypto mining tax.

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Intel Ending Production of its Bitcoin Mining Chip Series

Chipmaking heavyweight Intel (INTC) is ending production of its bitcoin mining chip series, the company said in a statement to CoinDesk on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest blow to the bitcoin mining community and the broader implications for the tech industry.

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Gridless Bringing Bitcoin Mining to Rural Africa

As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, "The Hash" panel highlights the significance of bitcoin mining firm Gridless extending power to rural Africa.

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The Bitcoin Mining Energy Debate

CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris joins "All About Bitcoin" and shares his reaction to The New York Times report on the energy cost of bitcoin mining. Plus, Morris takes a deeper dive into how the Texas power grid works regarding backup electricity.

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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs

The Texas Senate passed a bill that will cap how much bitcoin (BTC) miners can participate in demand response programs, under which they get paid to curtail their operations at times of high energy demand. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact on the bitcoin mining community.

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