Summary
- Yesterday, April 6, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty adjusted positively again to over 2%, the sixth positive adjustment this year out of 8.
- The difficulty is now at an all-time high due to the ongoing hash rate surge, which is now at 340 TH/s (7DMA).
- A recent market report details the hash rate and its links to sustainability for the environment.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases Again
Yesterday, April 6, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty adjusted positively again to over 2%, making it the sixth positive adjustment this year out of 8. The difficulty is now at an all-time high due to the ongoing hash rate surge, which currently stands at 340 TH/s (7DMA). This increase in mining difficulty reflects that more miners are joining the network in order to earn rewards.
Impact on Environment
The increasing processing power of Bitcoin has a direct impact on its energy consumption and environmental sustainability. A recent market report looked into these issues and revealed how increasing hash rates can be beneficial for certain aspects related to energy efficiency and carbon emissions. As more miners join the network and produce higher hash rates, they can make use of advanced technologies such as renewable energy sources that help reduce their overall carbon footprint.
All-Time High Difficulty Level
As mentioned before, Bitcoin’s current difficulty level is now at an all-time high. This means that miners have become increasingly competitive when trying to solve blocks on the network. More miners joining means tougher competition for block rewards, resulting in higher mining costs and lower profitability for some miners. Despite this fact, it appears that many new participants are still joining as evidenced by continuing increases in hash rates.