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Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining is het proces waarbij nieuwe bitcoins worden gecreëerd en transacties worden geverifieerd en toegevoegd aan het blockchain-netwerk. Het omvat krachtige computers die complexe wiskundige problemen oplossen om het Bitcoin-netwerk te beveiligen en de gedecentraliseerde aard ervan te behouden. Individuen, bedrijven en zelfs gespecialiseerde mining pools nemen deel aan dit proces, bekend als miners. Deze miners spelen een cruciale rol in het waarborgen van de integriteit en veiligheid van het Bitcoin-netwerk. Aangezien het aantal bitcoins in circulatie beperkt is, dient mining ook als een middel om nieuwe bitcoins te distribueren. Miners worden beloond met nieuw geslagen bitcoins voor hun rekenkracht en de energie die zij aan het netwerk leveren. Bitcoin mining heeft zich in de loop van de tijd ontwikkeld, met de komst van efficiëntere hardware en de opkomst van mining farms. Deze farms, vaak geëxploiteerd door bedrijven, benutten schaalvoordelen om hun miningcapaciteiten te maximaliseren. Daarnaast zijn miningprotocollen en algoritmen ontwikkeld om zich aan te passen aan de toenemende rekenkracht en de stabiliteit van het netwerk te behouden. Crypto exchanges faciliteren de handel in bitcoins, waardoor miners hun verdiende bitcoins kunnen omzetten in traditionele valuta of andere cryptocurrencies. Dit dynamische ecosysteem van mensen, bedrijven, protocollen en blockchain-netwerken draagt gezamenlijk bij aan de werking en groei van Bitcoin en de bredere cryptomarkt.


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Michael Saylor: The US Dollar Will Be the Reserve Currency of the World and 'It Would Move on Bitcoin Rails'

MicroStrategy CEO and chairman Michael Saylor says the U.S. dollar will be the reserve currency of the world, and "it would move on bitcoin rails." Saylor also discusses buying more bitcoin with the $500 million bond sale his enterprise software company just completed, and he reacts to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla supporting bitcoin if it becomes more environmentally friendly.

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New York Crypto Mining Bill Dies in Assembly After Passing State Senate

An environmental protection bill that would have clamped down on bitcoin mining has died in the New York state assembly. "The Hash" team explains why this happened and what it means for the bitcoin mining community.

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BTC Jumps as Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Could Accept Bitcoin Again

Bitcoin’s price has jumped as Elon Musk says Tesla could start accepting bitcoin again once crypto miners use more green energy. Genesis Volatility CEO Greg Magadini shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

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Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Concern

Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall addresses bitcoin's growing energy problem in light of recent developments around El Salvador exploring volcano-powered bitcoin mining and China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations. Plus, his comments on Argo's recent stock performance and outlook.

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Biden Bans American Investment in 59 Chinese Firms

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order today banning Americans from investing in 59 Chinese firms with ties to the military. Bitcoin mining engineer Brandon Arvanaghi shares his view on how the rising economic tensions between the two countries could impact bitcoin innovation.

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MicroStrategy's Saylor Details Meeting Where Bitcoin Mining Council Formed With Musk, Miners

During a keynote interview at Consensus 2021, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains the goals for the Bitcoin Mining Council and responds to criticism surrounding the meeting.

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Michael Saylor Demystifies 'Secret Meeting' with Musk and Miners

Crypto Twitter is up in arms about Michael Saylor and Elon Musk's recent meeting with bitcoin miners. During his Consensus 2021 keynote interview Tuesday, the MicroStrategy CEO pushed back against accusations of a secretive cabal and explained the new Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainability goals.

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How Green Can Bitcoin Go?

Jesse Morris of the Energy Web Foundation and Mike Colyer of Foundry discuss the economics behind “green mining” and how financial incentives can persuade more mining companies to use renewable energy as they look for the cheapest source of energy.

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Bitcoin Mining's Energy Consumption Debate

How much energy is bitcoin mining really using, and how does it compare to consumption by other industries? Crypto thought-leader Meltem Demirors and Anton Dek of Cambridge discuss crypto's carbon footprint and the proposed solutions to combat it.

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Marathon Digital's CEO Weighs In on Mining Meeting with Musk and Saylor

Marathon Digital Holdings was one of the crypto mining enterprises at Monday's meeting between Elon Musk, Michael Saylor and bitcoin miners. Marathon's CEO Fred Thiel discusses the group's collaboration and his company's interest in becoming one of the most environmentally conscious bitcoin miners in North America.

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