比特币挖矿
比特币挖矿 是新比特币被创造以及交易被验证并添加到 的过程区块链网络。这涉及强大的计算机解决复杂的数学问题，以保障比特币网络的安全并维护其去中心化的特性。个人、公司，甚至专业的 矿池 参与这一过程，被称为矿工。这些矿工在确保比特币网络的完整性和安全性方面发挥着关键作用。由于流通中的比特币数量有限，挖矿也作为分发新比特币的一种手段。矿工因其计算努力和为网络贡献的能量而获得新铸造的比特币作为奖励。随着更高效硬件的出现和 的兴起，比特币挖矿已经随着时间演变。矿场。这些矿场通常由公司运营，利用规模经济最大化其挖矿能力。此外，挖矿协议和算法已经得到开发，以适应不断增长的计算能力并维持网络的稳定性。加密货币交易所 促进比特币的交易，使矿工能够将他们赚取的比特币兑换成传统货币或其他加密货币。这一由个人、公司、协议和区块链网络组成的动态生态系统，共同推动了比特币及更广泛的加密货币市场的运行与发展。
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.