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.


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Lo stato del mining Bitcoin ed Ethereum in 10 grafici

È stato un anno sulle montagne russe per il mining Bitcoin ed Ethereum : ecco cosa mostrano i dati.

(CoinDesk Research, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance)

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Perché alcuni sviluppatori Bitcoin affermano che i laser possono ridurre i costi energetici del mining

I sostenitori sostengono che la “proof-of-work ottica” migliorerebbe la distribuzione geografica dell’hashrate e placherebbe i timori di una reazione negativa legata al clima.

Lasers have shown promise in making computation more efficient. Plus, optical computation would fit the “laser eyes” meme popular among bitcoiners. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)

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T chiamatelo un ritorno: l'improbabile ascesa del mining Bitcoin domestico

Nonostante l'aumento di popolarità, il mining Bitcoin domestico rappresenta solo una piccola fetta della torta complessiva del settore.

(CoinDesk/Melody Wang)

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La Bielorussia attirerà i minatori Cripto tra sanzioni e guerra Russia-Ucraina?

Nonostante le favorevoli condizioni commerciali, l'ambiente politico di un paese può scoraggiare il capitale internazionale. Questo pezzo fa parte della Mining Week di CoinDesk

Regional turmoil notwithstanding, President Alexander Lukashenko's government is committed to attracting crypto miners, lawyers in Minsk say. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)

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US Small Towns vs. Crypto Miners: The Plattsburgh, NY Case Study

Plattsburgh, New York made headlines in 2018 when it became the first U.S. city to temporarily ban crypto mining. The moratorium was lifted ahead of schedule. CoinDesk traveled to the North Country to speak with local residents and public officials and get a firsthand look at how the city known for its dirt-cheap electricity is grappling with having cryptocurrency mining operators in their community. Doreen Wang reports.

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Vendite mensili del minatore Cripto Argo, la produzione Bitcoin è scesa a causa della difficoltà più elevata e della tempesta invernale

Anche il margine di mining di Argo Blockchain a febbraio si è ridotto rispetto al mese precedente.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific ha un vantaggio superiore al 100%: BTIG

Core è diventato pubblico il mese scorso tramite una fusione SPAC, ma ha faticato a causa del calo del prezzo del Bitcoin.

Core Scientific's mining facility in Calvert City, Ky. (CoinDesk archives)

Politiche

I parlamentari europei spingono per limitare l’uso Bitcoin per motivi energetici

Una disposizione aggiunta a un progetto di pacchetto normativo richiede la restrizione delle criptovalute che utilizzano meccanismi di consenso proof-of-work.

The EU Commission, Parliament and Council are due to begin negotiations on the MiCA framework. (Daniel Day/Getty Images)

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Un'industria mineraria Bitcoin sana negli Stati Uniti potrebbe generare entrate fiscali significative

Gli afflussi di entrate fiscali dalle società di mining Bitcoin potrebbero rappresentare una manna significativa per il governo degli Stati Uniti. Questo articolo fa parte della Tax Week di CoinDesk.

(Sharon McCutcheon/Unsplash)

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NuMiner's 'Best in Class' Bitcoin Mining Rig Raises Red Flags

Many in the mining industry raised eyebrows when a previously unknown company, NuMiner, claimed to have created a bitcoin mining rig far superior to the industry standard. "The Hash" crew discuss the many new questions around the story, which Will Foxley says illustrates "this part of the industry still needing more maturation."

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