Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 14.7% After Hashrate Rebound
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumped 14.7% to 144.4T, a record absolute increase driven by the hashrate recovery following winter storm disruptions in the US. The report details the impact on network profitability and security.
Comment: For mining operators and infrastructure planners: review your cost models and use energy buffers/contracts to mitigate hashrate volatility. This type of change highlights the need for stress testing in rapid recovery scenarios.
https://www.theblock.co/post/390599/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-jumps-15-posting-record-absolute-increase-as-hashrate-rebounds-after-us-winter-storm
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