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BNB Climbs as Faster Blocks and Tokenized Stocks Spark Investor Interest
9.7.2025
The recent Maxwell hard fork which reduced block times and the introduction of tokenized equities by Kraken and Backed Finance have contributed to growth
Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Mainnet Debuts, Cuts Block Times to 5 Seconds
1.7.2025
Botanix Labs has emphasized its decentralized governance. The launch coincides with its transition to being operated by a federation of 16 node operators
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals geared toward boosting scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals geared toward boosting scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals geared toward boosting scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals to boost scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals to boost scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals to boost scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals to boost scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade
30.6.2025
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals to boost scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency
Ethereum Developer Proposes 6-Second Block Times to Boost Speed, Slash Fees
24.6.2025
Barnabé Monnot's proposal to halve Ethereum's slot times aims to make the network more responsive, DeFi more efficient, and fees less painful
After Nearly 100 EH/s Exodus, Block Times Stretch to 10:34—What’s Next for Bitcoin Miners?
26.4.2025
Over the past week, data reveals that the Bitcoin blockchain has witnessed the departure of nearly 100 exahash per second (EH/s) of hashrate. Much of that exodus unfolded after difficulty climbed to 123.23 trillion on April 19. Will the Upcoming Retarget Restore Bitcoin’s Equilibrium on May 4? Data...
Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms
7.10.2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9,...
New Ethereum proposal aims to boost block times by 50%
7.10.2024
If approved, EIP-7781 will reduce block times from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, increase blob capacity, and make decentralized exchanges slightly more efficient.
Bitcoin Difficulty Reduction Incoming? Miners Brace for a Major Shift on Aug. 14
11.8.2024
Following the latest difficulty change 11 days ago when the metric increased by 10.5%, Bitcoin’s difficulty is estimated to shift downward between 4% to 5.3% on Aug. 14. Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Faces Estimated Reduction Bitcoin miners may get some relief in three days when...
Bitcoin Network Adjusts: Mining Difficulty Rises 0.12% to 52.39 Trillion
10.8.2023
Bitcoin miners saw a slight increase in mining difficulty on August 9, 2023, at block height 802,368, as the difficulty rose 0.12% from 52.32 trillion to 52.39 trillion. Over the last 2,016 blocks, miners recorded an average hashrate of about 376.5 exahash per second (EH/s). Miners Experience...
Bitcoin Blockchain Clears Over 187,000 Unconfirmed Transactions Since Last Week
5.7.2023
Throughout the past week, the Bitcoin blockchain has successfully confirmed over 187,000 unconfirmed transactions, as shown by recent statistics. This has not only reduced a significant portion of the congestion but also led to a decrease in onchain fees within the same period. Bitcoin Fees...
Bitcoin Mempool Overwhelmed With 134,000 Unconfirmed Transactions Amid Price Volatility
26.4.2023
Amidst the buzz surrounding bitcoin’s latest price surge, a significant number of transactions are currently clogging up the mempool. As of writing, 134,986 unconfirmed transactions await confirmation, and block times are lingering above the usual ten-minute mark. Bitcoin Transactions...
Bitcoin Difficulty Estimated to Drop After 5 Back-to-Back Increases
26.4.2023
Bitcoin’s imminent difficulty change appears to be heading towards a possible decrease, marking the first time in over 73 days, ever since February 12, 2023. The network has witnessed a notable difficulty upswing of approximately 22.62% since block height 778,176. Consequently, with...
Bitcoin Network Preps for Another Difficulty Spike as Hashrate Remains Strong and Miners Profit Amid Price Surge
21.3.2023
Following the last two difficulty increases on the Bitcoin network, another rise in difficulty is expected to take place on March 24, 2023. Statistics show that Bitcoin’s hashrate has remained high despite the last two adjustments, and block times have been faster than the ten-minute...