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Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin-Mining ist der Prozess, durch den neue Bitcoins geschaffen und Transaktionen verifiziert sowie dem Blockchain-Netzwerk hinzugefügt werden. Dabei kommen leistungsstarke Computer zum Einsatz, die komplexe mathematische Probleme lösen, um das Bitcoin-Netzwerk abzusichern und seine dezentrale Natur zu erhalten. Einzelpersonen, Unternehmen und sogar spezialisierte Mining-Pools nehmen an diesem Prozess teil, die als Miner bezeichnet werden. Diese Miner spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Sicherstellung der Integrität und Sicherheit des Bitcoin-Netzwerks. Da die Anzahl der im Umlauf befindlichen Bitcoins begrenzt ist, dient das Mining auch als Mittel zur Verteilung neuer Bitcoins. Miner werden für ihre Rechenleistung und die von ihnen dem Netzwerk bereitgestellte Energie mit neu geschaffenen Bitcoins belohnt. Das Bitcoin-Mining hat sich im Laufe der Zeit weiterentwickelt, insbesondere durch die Einführung effizienterer Hardware und den Aufstieg von Mining-Farmen. Diese Farmen, die häufig von Unternehmen betrieben werden, nutzen Skaleneffekte, um ihre Mining-Kapazitäten zu maximieren. Darüber hinaus wurden Mining-Protokolle und Algorithmen entwickelt, um sich an die steigende Rechenleistung anzupassen und die Stabilität des Netzwerks zu gewährleisten. Krypto-Börsen erleichtern den Handel mit Bitcoins, sodass Miner ihre verdienten Bitcoins in traditionelle Währungen oder andere Kryptowährungen umwandeln können. Dieses dynamische Ökosystem aus Personen, Unternehmen, Protokollen und Blockchain-Netzwerken trägt kollektiv zum Funktionieren und Wachstum von Bitcoin und dem breiteren Kryptowährungsmarkt bei.
Bitcoin’s Outlook for Next Week
By some estimates, bitcoin’s price next week may range from the mid-$50Ks to as low as $29K. “All About Bitcoin” discusses bitcoin’s possible outcomes next week. Plus, an update on the China bitcoin mining situation and a discussion of how institutional investors are responding to the dip.
Does Bitcoin Have an Energy Problem?
Many bitcoin mining operations are using renewable energy to power their computers, especially hydroelectric power. CoinDesk’s Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson joins “All About Bitcoin” to break down the environmental impact of mining and how it can be improved by making renewable energy more cost effective.
Which Energy Sources are Bitcoin Miners Using?
Bitcoin mining has been attacked for being environmentally taxing, but many mining operations are actually powered with renewable energy. Christine Lee breaks down the power sources used by miners worldwide in today's Chart of the Day.
Is Bitcoin Mining Really Bad for the Environment?
It’s Earth Day, and many in the crypto sphere are thinking about ways to make crypto mining more environmentally friendly. Jesse Phillips of Binance Mining Pool joins “First Mover” to discuss the energy impact of crypto mining, how it compares to the fiat economy, and how mining pools can make crypto mining more eco-friendly.
How a Chinese Mining Accident Caused a Bitcoin 'Flash Crash'
Blackouts in China caused by coal plant accidents have been blamed for knocking out the world's biggest bitcoin mining operation in Xinjiang and cutting the global hashrate by nearly 50%. But despite the panic, the Bitcoin network continued to function normally. Jason Les of Riot Blockchain joins "First Mover" to discuss the resilience of the Bitcoin network.
Miners ‘HODL’ in Bullish Sign for BTC
Bitcoin miners are holding onto their earned bitcoin more than they are selling it, according to a chart by GlassNode. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Meltem Demirors Explains the Crypto Climate Accord and Seeks to Set the Bitcoin Mining Energy Record Straight
Bitcoin and other decentralized networks are notoriously leaderless, which makes organization challenging. So how will the new Crypto Climate Accord get the entire industry on board with its plan for net-zero emissions from mining by 2025? Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer of CoinShares, joins "First Mover" to discuss her company's involvement in the accord and dispel myths around crypto networks destroying the environment.
Ripple, ConsenSys and CoinShares Join Crypto Climate Accord
As the debate over bitcoin’s environmental impact re-emerges, several major players are joining the Crypto Climate Accord, an initiative aimed at ensuring the crypto industry runs on renewable energy by 2025. “The Hash” panel discusses the crypto energy debate and the impact that the Crypto Climate Accord could have on mining.
Miami Mayor Wants City to Be a 'Clean' Mining Hub for Crypto
90% of crypto is currently mined outside the United States – something Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami, is trying to change. Suarez wants Miami to become a "clean energy" bitcoin mining hub, possibly powered by nuclear energy. Nik De reviews the feasibility of Suarez's plan. Plus, an update on the contenders to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
Is Bitcoin Worth the Energy Consumption?
Decrypt Media Journalist Scott Chipolina and Marty Bent, Great American Mining Director of Business Development, debate the heated topic of bitcoin mining and energy consumption.