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Bitcoin Core Developer Claims Runes Protocol Exploits Bitcoin Blockchain’s Design Flaw
26.4.2024
Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr has voiced criticism against the Runes protocol, suggesting that it takes advantage of a fundamental design flaw within the Bitcoin blockchain network.
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Bitcoin Miners’ Average Revenue Per Block Dips 25% in 3 Days, Falling to 3.83 BTC
26.4.2024
In the last 24 hours, bitcoin miners have faced significantly reduced earnings, with the current hashprice lingering at a significant low. Just five days ago, miners were harvesting an average of 5.105 BTC per block, between a blend of new BTC and transaction fees, following a peak in...
Bitcoin’s daily transactions reach new record high
26.4.2024
The Bitcoin network surpassed 926,000 daily transactions, driven by a growing interest in Runes
Bitcoin-Linked Stablecoin Firm OpenDelta Raises $2.5M
26.4.2024
The startup is one of the first to build tokenized tech for Bitcoin's Runes era
Runes are offering a significant lifeline for Bitcoin miners: TeraWulf CEO
26.4.2024
The transaction fees are the “wild card” for Bitcoin miners, with the current increase representing a crucial revenue boost for BTC miners, according to TeraWulf’s CEO, Nazar Khan
Runes Protocol Helps Sustain Bitcoin Mining Industry, But There’s A Catch
25.4.2024
The fourth Bitcoin halving may be considered to be the most memorable, as industry experts believe this event was unlike any other.
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Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Wallets Hold Over $20,000 in Runes Tokens, Arkham Data Shows
25.4.2024
Amid the excitement of Bitcoin’s new Runes protocol, Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) wallets now contain over $20,000 worth of RSIC•GENESIS•RUNE tokens. Blackrock’s IBIT Benefits From Airdropped Runes Tokens On Thursday, Arkham, an onchain intelligence firm, revealed on social...
Runes account for 68% of Bitcoin transactions since launch
25.4.2024
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Runes, a revolutionary protocol introduced to the Bitcoin network, has emerged as the driving force behind a staggering 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since its launch. This unprecedented adoption rate underscores...
Marketplaces See Surge in Runes-Based DOG Token Trading, Market Cap Now at $319M
25.4.2024
On Thursday, the newly launched Runes protocol token named “DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON” climbed to the pinnacle of Runes-based tokens in trade volume across non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, including Okx’s NFT market and Magic Eden. In 24 hours, the token amassed approximately $13.20 million...
Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop
25.4.2024
According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial...
Runes Make Up 68% of All Bitcoin Transactions Since the Halving
25.4.2024
Runes have contributed to up to 68% of Bitcoin transactions since the halving, however, the fees earned by Bitcoin miners have started to dwindle.
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Runes make up 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since launch
25.4.2024
Runes continues to make up the vast majority of Bitcoin transactions, however the fees earned by Bitcoin miners from Runes has slightly tailed off since the record-setting halving day
The Protocol: Analyzing Runes Impact as Bitcoin Fee Bonanza Fades
24.4.2024
Post-Halving Fallout: Bitcoin Hashprice Slides 30%, Miners’ Earnings Hit
23.4.2024
Following a peak in onchain fees, bitcoin miners experienced a significant decline in the hashprice, which fell from a daily rate of $114 per petahash on Sunday to a markedly lower $79 per petahash by Tuesday. To date, the network’s hashrate has experienced a modest decline, though nothing...
Bitcoin Halving and Runes Protocol surge miners’ profits despite market challenges
22.4.2024
On April 19 2024, the Bitcoin halving event took place, cutting the block reward for miners in half from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. The event expected miners to have lower minting fees and the bitcoin prices to become more volatile, and it was thought to have implications for both traders...
Bitcoin Layer 2 Coins, STX, ELA, SAVM, Outperform BTC After Halving
22.4.2024
Bitcoin Miners Reap Windfall as 'Runes' Debut Sends Transaction Fees to Record Highs
21.4.2024
The Bitcoin "halving" was supposed to dramatically chop revenue of bitcoin mining companies. Instead, the simultaneous launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol has ignited a flurry activity on the oldest and largest blockchain, driving up fees
Bitcoin Miner Rewards Shrink Below Pre-Halving Levels as Network Fees Fall Sharply
21.4.2024
After experiencing a period of high fees, onchain transfer costs on the Bitcoin network have decreased significantly. On Friday, the fees peaked at $240 per transaction, but by now they have fallen to just $11.06 each. Since reaching block height 840,179, miners are now earning less bitcoin...
The Runes Economy: Navigating the Booming Market of Bitcoin-Derived Tokens
21.4.2024
While the BRC20 token economy’s market valuation surpasses $2.8 billion, according to one leading market cap aggregation website, tokens derived from the Runes protocol are beginning to experience price discovery following the launch of the new token standard. The following is a look...
93 Blocks, $71 Million in Fees: Bitcoin Mining Revenue Booms Post-Halving
20.4.2024
Since the halving, miners have successfully extracted 93 blocks, accumulating a significant 1,087.99 bitcoins valued at approximately $71.04 million solely from transaction fees. As of 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, the current metrics indicate a high-priority transaction cost of 492 satoshis...