The Bitcoin network’s hash rate has for the first time in history reached 170 EH/s on the hourly chart of the 24-hour moving average, according to Glassnode analysts.
#Bitcoin hash rate hits a new ATH and touches 170 exahash for the first time in history on the hourly chart (24h MA).
That is an increase of around 40% since the halving in May, substantially adding to the security of the network.
Live chart: https://t.co/lpSkIAtfFm pic.twitter.com/Wl1MUODHdZ
— glassnode (@glassnode) October 8, 2020
The rise since the May halving stands at around 40%, underscoring a meaningful improvement in network security.
According to BitinfoCharts, the average daily hash rate is 150.2 EH/s. In the last 24 hours the figure has risen by 17.9%.
Source: BitinfoCharts.
According to Blockchain.com, the hash rate stands at 134.4 EH/s.
Source: Blockchain.com.
Earlier, after the latest recalibration, mining difficulty remained at its previous record level, dipping 0.09% from 19.31 TH to 19.30 TH.
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