Mining Milestone: Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record 808 EH/s on New Year’s Eve

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Bitcoin’s hashrate enters 2025 at a blistering pace, setting the stage for yet another groundbreaking year. Data from hashrateindex.com reveals that the seven-day simple moving average (SMA), widely regarded as the most accurate gauge of network performance, hit a staggering 808 EH/s on Dec. 31, 2024.

Mining Milestone: Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record 808 EH/s on New Year's Eve

This milestone surpasses the previous high of 805-806 EH/s, set just weeks earlier on Dec. 14. The three-day SMA reveals that Bitcoin’s network climbed to an impressive 836 EH/s. This increase coincided with a 1.16% uptick in mining difficulty at the close of the year, reaching 109.78 trillion. The adjustment further raises the challenge for miners seeking to unearth block rewards.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, Bitcoin’s computational power stands at 799.99 EH/s, supported by 62 unique mining pools operating today. Throughout 2024, miners collectively added 262 EH/s to the network’s strength. Soon enough, Bitcoin will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Jan. 3, 2025. The network started its journey with a modest 948,000 hashes per second (H/s) dedicated to mining BTC—a figure that has since skyrocketed to an extraordinary eight hundred eight quintillion hashes.

Bitcoin’s continuous expansion in hashrate signals an enduring trend of growth, pushing boundaries in both its network power and mining challenges. As the cryptocurrency ecosystem evolves, its core network continues to show resilience, adapting to both new technological advancements and increasing difficulty levels. The pace at which miners are contributing to the network’s computational strength reflects a commitment to the ongoing success of Bitcoin and its infrastructure.

This milestone exemplifies not just the network’s growth but also the adaptability of the global mining community. Looking forward, Bitcoin’s trajectory suggests even more significant achievements on the horizon. As the network continues to reach new heights, both the challenges and rewards associated with mining are set to intensify.

For instance, every four years miners will deal with a 50% cut in revenue. The record-breaking computational power and the increasing difficulty are a clear indicator of Bitcoin’s maturing market. With its anniversary approaching, the cryptocurrency is poised to enter 2025 with formidable momentum, positioning itself for another year of impactful growth and technological advancements.

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