Bitcoin sets record in mining difficulty: 142.3 trillion
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The Bitcoin network has never been so powerful. Its mining difficulty has just reached an all-time high of 142.3 trillion, a 29.6% increase since January. This figure reflects both the growth of the hashrate and the increasing pressure on mining companies. As the blockchain strengthens against potential attacks, the technical and economic demands impose an increasingly rigorous selection among industry players.
In summary
Bitcoin's mining difficulty reaches a historic record of 142.3 trillion, a 29.6% increase since January.
This unprecedented level enhances the security of the network and makes any 51% attack attempt 51% more costly and complex.
The automatic adjustment of difficulty illustrates Bitcoin's unique ability to self-regulate and maintain its balance.
This increase exerts growing pressure on mining specialists, pushing the less efficient out of the market.
An unprecedented power network
While Bitcoin's hashrate was declining for a few weeks, CJ Burnett, revenue director at Compass Mining, stated: "The adjustment difficulty is one of the most elegant and underrated features of Bitcoin."
According to him, this self-regulation capability of the protocol allows the blockchain to continuously recalibrate, ensuring that the average interval between blocks remains close to the ten minutes intended by the original code. This dynamic explains why the recent increase drove mining difficulty to a historic level.
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