In December, bitcoin miners garnered the highest monthly revenue of the year, amassing $ 1.51 billion. Additionally, this month marked a record in fee collection, with miners securing $ 324.83 million in onchain transaction fees. Bitcoin Miners Smash Records — Highest Monthly Haul of $ 1.51 Billion in December 2023 December 2023 …
Vitalik Buterin Reflects on Web3’s Diminishing Vision Amidst Rising Transaction Fees
In a candid evaluation of the current state of Web3, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin laments the fading vision of a decentralized internet. Buterin emphasizes the stifling effect of rising crypto transaction fees on innovation and broad-based usage of cryptocurrency. He points out the shift towards centralized solutions and the dominance of high-stake players, expressing concern […]
Bitcoin L2 Solutions Witness Decline, Lackluster Demand Despite Surging Transaction Fees
On Saturday, December 16, the cost of transacting in bitcoin eclipsed its previous peak from May 8, 2023, surging past $ 40 per transaction. The trend of escalating onchain fees began on the final day of October, steadily increasing thereafter. Numerous crypto proponents foresaw this spike, suggesting a potential shift to Layer two (L2) …
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar to $40, Sparking Debate and Push for L2 Solutions Amid Mempool Backlog
Bitcoin Difficulty Set for Upturn Amid Escalating Hashrate and Soaring Miner Fees
After the last adjustment that resulted in a slight 0.96% reduction, the upcoming difficulty retarget on Dec. 23, 2023 is anticipated to bring about an increase, eclipsing the previous decline, as the hashrate regains its upward trajectory. The seven-day average hashrate reached a low of 473 exahash per second (EH/s) on December 11, and has […]