#Cryptocurrency Mining

All about cryptocurrency mining, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies. News on mining in China, Russia, Ukraine, and globally. Learn what cryptocurrency mining is and how it works.

ForkLog 97 04.12.2018

What are hashrate and mining difficulty in cryptocurrencies?

An explainer on hashrate and mining difficulty: what they are, how Bitcoin adjusts difficulty every 2016 blocks, what drives changes, how to estimate profitability with calculators, and why rising difficulty squeezes returns. Includes the standard formula and links to tracking resources.

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