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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Pushes to New High

The bitcoin ecosystem has reached a new mining difficulty adjustment high of 110.45 trillion, making it 110.45 trillion times harder than at its genesis block. This marks the eighth consecutive positive adjustment, increasing pressure on miners to compete for rewards.

The bitcoin ecosystem has reached a new mining difficulty adjustment high of 110.45 trillion, making it 110.45 trillion times harder than at its genesis block. This marks the eighth consecutive positive adjustment, increasing pressure on miners to compete for rewards.

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