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⛏️ ⛏️ Bitcoin's mining difficulty recently reached a record high of 127.6 trillion, making it harder for miners to solve complex mathematical problems and validate transactions. However, it's expected to decrease during the next difficulty adjustment on August 9. This adjustment happens every 2,016 blocks, or roughly every two weeks, to maintain a consistent block time of 10 minutes.

✓ - What does this mean for miners

⛏️- Increased difficulty requires more computational power, leading to higher costs and potentially lower profits.

⛏️- Publicly traded mining companies are adapting by expanding operations and holding onto mined Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

✓ - Why does mining difficulty matter?

⛏️ - It ensures the stability and security of the Bitcoin network by adjusting to changes in the number of miners and their computing power.

⛏️ - The difficulty adjustment algorithm helps maintain a predictable supply of new Bitcoins, supporting the overall integrity of the cryptocurrency.