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Teaching Bitcoin Part 2: Hashing & Mining

The Bitcoin Layer

CHAPTER

Understanding Hashing in Bitcoin

This chapter explores the principle of hashing in Bitcoin, emphasizing the SHA-256 hash function and its crucial role in Bitcoin mining. It highlights the energy-intensive nature of mining activities and provides insights into the mechanics and significance of hash outputs.

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