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Runes Proliferate on Bitcoin, Sparking New Token Sales on Specific Markets
20.4.2024
In the 12 hours following the introduction of the Runes protocol, bitcoin miners have collected substantial fees as the rush to mint runes now dominates block space. Presently, numerous runes exist on the Bitcoin blockchain, with several being offered on marketplaces such as Okx and Magic Eden....
Transaction Fees Soar on Bitcoin Network as Network Braces for Halving
18.4.2024
According to recent data, bitcoin transaction fees have significantly increased since the first week of April. Metrics show that the average fee has escalated to 133 satoshis per virtual byte or $19.48 per transaction. Bitcoin Fees Climb Steadily as Runes Protocol Launch Nears The cost of sending...
Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem
16.4.2024
As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement...
Bitcoin Difficulty and Hashrate Reach Record Highs as Halving Draws Closer
11.4.2024
Bitcoin’s network difficulty climbed to an unprecedented peak on April 10, 2024, at block height 838,656, increasing by 3.92% to reach 86.39 trillion. This escalation in difficulty will make it increasingly challenging to mine blocks as the fourth halving event nears, with fewer than 1,250...
Velar Launches Dharma AMM to Propel Bitcoin Into the Decentralized Finance Spotlight
19.3.2024
On Tuesday, the bitcoin liquidity protocol Velar unveiled Dharma, an automated market maker (AMM) designed to enhance decentralized finance liquidity within the Bitcoin realm. The inaugural version of Velar’s Dharma is set to function on the Bitcoin layer two (L2) Stacks, featuring an initial...
Bitcoin Virtual Machine Will Soon Let Users Create AI Models on Bitcoin Network
19.3.2024
“We've figured out a way to put AI on-chain,” lead developer punk3700 told CoinDesk in an X message
Transition from BRC-20 to BRC-420 Tokens Signifies ‘Maturation Within Bitcoin-Based Defi,’ Says Mithil Thakore
15.3.2024
While the Bitcoin network is poised to see significant growth in its Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem, “finding an optimal mechanism to maintain finality” on the network remains an inherent limitation that prevents this from happening, Mithil Thakore, the co-founder and CEO of Velar, has said....
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Reaches 618 EH/s, Establishing a New 7-Day SMA Record in 2024
11.3.2024
Bitcoin’s computing power has reached a new peak, ascending to 618 exahash per second (EH/s) as shown by the seven-day simple moving average. Currently, 56 entities are contributing at least 916.26 megahash per second (MH/s) to the network, with the mining pool Foundry USA at the forefront...
Infrastructure Providers Warn of ASIC Scarcity for Bitcoin Miners
29.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) miners have begun to express a number of concerns ahead of the next halving event, which is set to occur in April. During the halving, the Bitcoin mining reward will be cut from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Additionally, the Bitcoin network’s hash rate recently reached an all-time high...
Bitcoin Network Faces Downturn in Transactions and Fees as Halving Approaches
19.2.2024
The volume of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has seen a significant decline since Jan. 28, 2024, with numbers falling from peaks above 600,000 to below 300,000 transactions per day. This downturn is in sync with a decrease in the daily creation of Ordinal inscriptions, overall easing...
Craig Wright Admits Destroying Satoshi’s Hard Drives While Under Influence of ‘Sedatives’
15.2.2024
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright admitted to destroying the hard drives containing his private keys on February 15. According to Wright, he did this under the influence. Giving reasons behind this misstep, Craig Wright stated that he came back from the hospital and was ‘sedated’ as...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Record 609 EH/s, Powering Through to New Peaks Amid Price Surge
8.2.2024
Bitcoin’s computational power soared to unprecedented heights this week, climbing to 609 exahash per second (EH/s) on Thursday, as per the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). Over the last year, figures reveal a staggering increase in Bitcoin’s hashrate, surging by 332 quintillion...
COPA Trial: Craig Wright Claims Documents Were Forged, Lawyers Cross-Examine
7.2.2024
The ongoing legal issues between Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) founder Craig Wright and Bitcoin developers have turned even more sour. According to a February 4 court filing by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) legal team, several documents Wright submitted as evidence of his ownership of...
Onchain Bitcoin Fees in 2024: A Closer Look at Transaction Costs and Delays
6.2.2024
Data gathered over the last 36 days reveals that the Bitcoin network’s average transfer fee has consistently exceeded the $3.68 mark, while costs for median-sized transactions have not dipped below the $1.67 threshold. As of Feb. 6, 2024, insights from Bitcoin’s transaction queue...
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Skyrockets by 7.33%, Setting New Record for 2024
2.2.2024
On Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, the Bitcoin network witnessed a significant milestone as its mining complexity metric surged by 7.33% at block height 828,576. This marked the most substantial increase in difficulty for the year thus far. The current level of difficulty stands at 75.50 trillion...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits 7-Day Record High, Surging to 566 EH/s Amid Anticipation of Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment
1.2.2024
Bitcoin’s computing power has soared to unprecedented levels, with the seven-day simple moving average (SMA) peaking at 566 exahash per second (EH/s) as of Jan. 30, 2024. Despite experiencing a slight decline in mid-January, the network’s hashrate is on an upward trajectory,...
Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving May Unleash the ‘Mother of All Reorgs,’ Ordiscan Founder Predicts
27.1.2024
The crypto community is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Bitcoin network halving event, projected to occur on or around April 20, 2024. This event is sparking widespread speculation about its distinct importance. As the fourth Bitcoin halving nears, a theory of a potential major blockchain...
Solana NFT Weekly Sales Hit $62M, Surpassing Bitcoin Network
25.1.2024
Weekly NFT sales on Solana experienced a surge this past week, surpassing Bitcoin. Cryptoslam data reveals that the blockchain’s weekly trading volume exceeded $62m between Jan. 18 to Jan. 25. It’s worth noting that around $3.4m constituted wash volume, or trading designed to create...
Bitcoin Network’s Mining Difficulty Drops 3.9% to 70.34 Trillion, Easing Miner Workload Amid Texas Cold Snap
20.1.2024
On Saturday, the Bitcoin network experienced its first difficulty reduction of the year, witnessing a 3.9% decrease at block height 826,560. As a result, the network’s mining difficulty now stands at 70.34 trillion, with the next adjustment anticipated on Feb. 4, 2024. Bitcoin Difficulty...
Heightened Bitcoin Fees and Erratic Mining Revenues Herald Murky Shift as Halving Nears
20.1.2024
Recent statistics reveal that for the past 75 days, starting from Nov. 6, 2023, the average transaction fee on the Bitcoin network has consistently stayed over $5. Additionally, since Dec. 4, 2023, these fees have predominantly been over $10, with a single exception occurring when it briefly fell...