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Bitcoin Mining: Trends and Challenges
This chapter examines the recent increase in Bitcoin hash rates driven by energy efficiency and market conditions. It highlights the struggles faced by miners amid fluctuating prices, high leverage, and operational costs while emphasizing the need for technological advancements and decentralized mining practices. The discussion also touches on the geographical landscape of mining power distribution and the implications of regulatory factors on the industry.