Bitcoin's mining difficulty is poised to drop for the fifth consecutive time, easing the process for miners to mint new coins. The anticipated 3.38% decrease in difficulty reflects a reduction in computing power, or hashrate, directed at the network. This trend is partly due to miners pivoting towards high-powered computing and artificial intelligence, with companies like Terawulf, IREN, and Cipher Mining securing contracts with tech giants such as Google and Microsoft. Despite concerns about network security, industry experts like Nick Hansen of Luxor and Leo Wang of Canaan assure that Bitcoin remains secure, with millions of mining machines still operational. The shift in focus among miners is seen as a strategic move to balance profitability between digital coin minting and AI computing, rather than a zero-sum competition for resources.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set to Decrease for Fifth Consecutive Time
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