Glossary term

Difficulty Bomb

A term used specifically for Ethereum blockchain, referring to increasing mining difficulty due to its migration to proof of stake.

  • Updated May 21, 2022
  • First published May 21, 2022
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A term used specifically for Ethereum blockchain, referring to increasing mining difficulty due to its migration to proof of stake.