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.

Video

Marathon Digital CEO on 2022 BTC Mining Industry Outlook: 'Global Hashrate to Increase by 100%'

Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest bitcoin mining companies in North America, discusses the latest on the bitcoin mining industry and his outlook for 2022. Plus, insights into mining profitability and Marathon Digital's business operations.

27 dic 2021

Finanza

El prestamista de Cripto Celsius Network invierte 300 millones de dólares en operaciones de minería de Bitcoin en América del Norte: informe

La inversión se realizó para expandir su capacidad de hashrate y energía de minería de Bitcoin en América del Norte, dijo el CEO Alex Mashinsky.

Di Parikshit Mishra22 nov 2021

Celsius (Shutterstock, modified by CoinDesk)

Finanza

La minera de Bitcoin PrimeBlock planea salir a bolsa fusionándose con 10X Capital: informe

El posible acuerdo valoraría la entidad combinada en aproximadamente 1.500 millones de dólares, informó Bloomberg.

Di Aoyon Ashraf18 nov 2021

(Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Podcast

Crypto Is for the Dissidents and Disenfranchised

Di Nathaniel Whittemore14 nov 2021

Politiche

¿Por qué los navajos no deberían minar Bitcoin?

Bitcoin promete una soberanía que a los navajos y otras Primeras Naciones siempre se les ha prometido, pero que nunca han recibido.

Di William Foxley10 nov 2021

Navajo bitcoin miners (Compass Mining, modified by CoinDesk with permission)

Podcast

And Just Like That, the US Has Become a Bitcoin Superpower

Di Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey15 ott 2021

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Podcast

The US Is Officially the Global Leader in Bitcoin Mining

Di Nathaniel Whittemore13 ott 2021

Video

Evergrande Debt Woes Hit Crypto, Mooncakes in the Metaverse

Crypto market hit by Evergrande’s debt woes. Bitcoin mining difficulty continues to rise. Modern Mid-Autumn sees mooncakes in the metaverse. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

21 set 2021

Podcast

Laos Does About-Face on Bitcoin to Attract China’s Mining-Ban Refugees

Di Nathaniel Whittemore16 set 2021

Video

Key Upsides to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

Edan Yago, a contributor to decentralized bitcoin trading and lending platform Sovryn, discusses his take on the potential positive impact of El Salvador rolling out bitcoin as legal tender despite growing skepticism and local protests just a week ahead of the move taking effect.

31 ago 2021

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