As the crypto landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation in early 2024, meme coins have taken center stage, delivering unprecedented gains. Against this backdrop, the NFT market contends with a downturn, setting the stage for a potential comeback fueled by innovative projects and a reinvigorated focus on utility and technology. The Tale of Two Trends: Meme […]
Bitcoin’s Latest Difficulty Retarget Jumps 8.24%: Miners Navigate the Toughest Mining Landscape Yet
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has hit an unprecedented peak, marking the most significant jump of 2024. On Thursday, at the milestone of block 830,592, the network experienced its fourth adjustment this year with a sharp 8.24% uptick. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Skyrockets, Setting New Records in 2024 Mining bitcoin (BTC) has become considerably more challenging, following an […]
Bitcoin Miners Navigate Record Challenges and August’s Dual Difficulty Hike
Bitcoin miners faced another uphill battle this month, marking the second straight increase in mining difficulty. On August 22, at block height 804,384, the difficulty surged by 6.17%. This fresh peak in Bitcoin’s difficulty sets a new record, intensifying the challenge for miners in securing block rewards. Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps More Than 6% Higher …