Summary
- Reported that Bitcoin hashrate has surpassed 1 zettahash (ZH/s) for the first time.
- Stated that this is the first time the hashrate has maintained 1 zettahash for an extended period.
- Said that Bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to rise by more than 7% due to the hashrate surge.
Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate has surpassed 1 zettahash (ZH/s) for the first time in history. 1 zettahash is 1000 exahashes (EH/s).
On the 2nd (local time), CoinDesk reported, "Bitcoin hashrate has surpassed 1 zettahash (ZH/s) on a 7-day moving average for the first time." Although Bitcoin hashrate has recorded 1 zettahash in the past, this is the first time it has been maintained for an extended period.
The outlet said, "With the hashrate surging, Bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to rise by more than 7%," adding, "It is expected to be the second-largest increase this year."
Son Min
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