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.

Finance

Bitcoin: dificultad de minería alcanza su máximo histórico y ejerce mayor presión sobre mineros

El indicador de dificultad aumentó 13,55% desde el último ajuste, efectuado hace aproximadamente dos semanas, lo que supone el mayor movimiento desde mayo de 2021.

By Oliver KnightOct 10, 2022

Antminer bitcoin mining rigs displayed at Consensus 2021 (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges to All-Time High, Putting Additional Squeeze on Miners

The difficulty gauge rose 13.55% from the last adjustment roughly two weeks ago, the largest such move since May 2021.

By Oliver KnightOct 10, 2022

Videos

Argo Blockchain Raises $27M to Ease Liquidity Pressures; US Jobs Report Impact on Bitcoin

London-based bitcoin (BTC) miner Argo Blockchain has raised $27 million after agreeing to issue 87 million shares to a sole investor. Plus, the U.S. added 263,000 jobs in September, slightly more than expected but still reflecting a weakening labor market.

Oct 7, 2022

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of CPI Inflation Report

CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses key support and resistance levels to watch for bitcoin (BTC) ahead of next Thursday's CPI report. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin on the outlook for the mining industry as the difficulty of mining a bitcoin (BTC) block is set to see another large increase early next week, weighing further on profit margins.

Oct 7, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Mining Is About to Get Tougher With Difficulty Primed for Another Sharp Rise

Oct 7, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Raises $27M to Ease Liquidity Pressures, Shares Plunge 15%

The firm has also sold 3,400 Antminer S19's to raise $7 million.

By Oliver KnightOct 7, 2022

Argo Blockchain's Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas. (Argo Blockchain)

Tech

Bitcoin Mining Is About to Get Tougher With Difficulty Primed for Another Sharp Rise

Miners with higher cost and large debt load will be weeded out by the crypto winter, according to industry experts.

By Aoyon AshrafOct 6, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Invested $31.3M in Bankrupt Data Center Compute North

The miner also has about $50 million in security deposits and prepayment to Compute North for hosting Marathon’s bitcoin miners.

By Aoyon AshrafOct 6, 2022

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel, at the Bitcoin conference in Miami (CoinDesk)

Finance

Grayscale’s New Venture Aims to Capture Bear Market Opportunities in Bitcoin Mining

Digital asset mining and staking infrastructure firm Foundry,will manage the day-to-day operations of Grayscale’s new co-investment vehicle

By Aoyon AshrafOct 6, 2022

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)

Videos

Solar-Powered Bitcoin Miner Aspen Creek Raises $8M Despite Bear Market

A new solar powered bitcoin miner, Aspen Creek Digital Corp. raised $8 million in a Series A funding, led by crypto financial services company Galaxy Digital and blockchain investment firm Polychain Capital. Aspen Creek Digital Corp. CEO Alexandra DaCosta shares insights into the raise and the state of bitcoin mining amid "supply crunches" and crypto winter.

Oct 3, 2022