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Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.


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Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark создает дополнительные 50 МВт мощности для майнинга на площадке в Джорджии

После запуска своего сайта в США майнинговая компания увеличит свои вычислительные мощности на 25–34%.

Work is underway for CleanSpark's expansion in Washington, Georgia. (CleanSpark)

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A Look Back at Crypto in 2022 by CoinDesk Research

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) followed a blistering 2021 with a 65% and 67% pullback in 2022. CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis discusses crypto's price actions in the past year and how the market performance difficulties impacted bitcoin mining companies. Plus, a look back at the significance of the Ethereum Merge to the network's development and a review of crypto regulations in 2022.

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Jefferies понижает рейтинг Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital из-за задержек в строительстве

По словам банка, майнер Криптo с небольшими активами T достигнет целевого хешрейта в 23 EH/s к середине 2023 года, а также снизил целевую цену до 4 долларов.

Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel, at the Bitcoin conference in Miami (CoinDesk)

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Stronghold Digital Mining обменивает долг на привилегированные акции

Майнер Bitcoin сокращает свой долг с лета.

Stronghold runs a coal refuse facility in Pennsylvania. (Stronghold Digital Mining)

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Argo Blockchain Gets a Lifeline From Galaxy Digital

Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (ARBK) will avoid filing for bankruptcy protection after Galaxy Digital (GLXY) agreed to buy its Helios mining facility in Texas for $65 million and grant the miner another $35 million loan. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the hardships the mining industry faces this crypto winter.

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Майнер Bitcoin Argo Blockchain избежит банкротства благодаря спасению в размере 100 млн долларов от Galaxy Digital Новограца

Galaxy купит предприятие Argo Helios за 65 миллионов долларов и предоставит горнодобывающей компании кредит в размере 35 миллионов долларов на период реструктуризации.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz (Suzanne Cordiero/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Computing Power Recovers After Falling Roughly 40%

The bitcoin mining hashrate, a measure of computing power on the blockchain, dropped about 100 exahash per second (EH/s), or 40%, to 156 EH/s, between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24, as a powerful storm swept across North America. It returned to about 250 EH/s as of Sunday. Christine Lee presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Bitcoin Miners Power Down As Winter Storm Sweeps North America

Crypto miners across the U.S. powered down over the weekend as a powerful storm swept across North America, with computing power on the Bitcoin network dropping about 40%. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the bitcoin mining community.

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Bitcoin Mining Retail Adoption: A Heater That Mines Bitcoin

"The Hash" hosts discuss how the bitcoin mining industry is becoming more mainstream with the debut of Heatbit, a heater that claims it can mine bitcoin while also warming up your room.

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