Bitcoin mining just got easier — but not for long, as hashrate roars back
Bitcoin's network hashrate hit an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion on Tuesday and remains elevated despite a drop in difficulty.
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Bitcoin's network hashrate hit an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion on Tuesday and remains elevated despite a drop in difficulty.
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