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How Bitcoin mining works?
« on: December 17, 2017, 05:12:27 PM »
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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #210 on: May 23, 2023, 09:13:51 AM »

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Hi, Bitcoin mining is the process of creating new bitcoins and securing the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin mining works by solving complex mathematical problems that validate transactions and add them to a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin miners use specialized hardware and software to perform these calculations and compete with each other to find the solution. The first miner who finds the solution gets to create a new block of transactions and receive a reward of newly minted bitcoins and transaction fees. The difficulty of the problems adjusts every 2016 blocks (about two weeks) to ensure that a new block is created every 10 minutes on average. Bitcoin mining is essential for the functioning of the Bitcoin network, as it ensures that transactions are verified, recorded, and immutable. Bitcoin mining also regulates the supply of bitcoins, as there can only be 21 million bitcoins in existence. As of January 2022, about 18.9 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving about 2.1 million bitcoins left to be created. Bitcoin mining is an energy-intensive and competitive activity that requires a lot of resources and expertise. However, it also provides an opportunity for anyone to participate in the Bitcoin network and earn rewards for their contribution.

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #211 on: May 27, 2023, 07:46:18 AM »
[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]Bitcoin operates based on blockchain technology, a decentralized and secure system for verifying and recording transactions.[/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #212 on: May 27, 2023, 07:47:14 AM »
[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]The Bitcoin network confirms and processes transactions through the process of mining, where powerful computers decode and verify them.[/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #213 on: May 27, 2023, 07:49:02 AM »
[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]Bitcoin transactions are stored in blocks and linked together through encryption to ensure integrity and security.[/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #214 on: May 27, 2023, 07:50:36 AM »
[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]Bitcoin uses encryption to protect personal information and transactions, ensuring privacy and security for users.[/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #215 on: May 27, 2023, 07:52:32 AM »
[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]Bitcoin allows users to exchange value directly, quickly, and anonymously without the need for third-party intervention. [/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #216 on: May 27, 2023, 07:52:52 AM »



[size=0.875em][font=Söhne]The Bitcoin network is maintained by members of the community, without central control or management.[/font][/size]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #217 on: May 27, 2023, 07:53:47 AM »
[font=Söhne]Bitcoin transactions take place worldwide and are not limited by geographical boundaries or time zones, creating a global and flexible system.[/font]

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #218 on: June 17, 2023, 07:51:17 PM »
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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #219 on: June 22, 2023, 04:36:16 PM »
Wow, thank you for explaining Bitcoin mining in such a clear and informative manner! Your explanation is quite helpful in understanding the complex process of validating transactions and preserving network security. It's interesting to watch miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems and be rewarded with newly minted bitcoins. Decentralized consensus via proof-of-work is a very new concept. Your comment sparked my curiosity about the technical aspects of mining and their impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Continue your excellent job in exploring the world of Bitcoin mining!

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #220 on: June 23, 2023, 10:26:35 AM »
Hey there, curious mind! Bitcoin mining can be a complex concept, but let me break it down for you like you're five (ELI5).

Imagine a treasure hunt, but instead of digging for gold, you're solving puzzles to find digital treasure called Bitcoin. Miners are like the treasure hunters, and their job is to verify and add new transactions to the Bitcoin blockchain.

Here's how it works: Miners gather all the pending transactions into a big group called a "block." Now comes the fun part—solving a mathematical puzzle! Miners use powerful computers to compete with each other and try to be the first to solve the puzzle.

The puzzle is like a special code that needs to be cracked. Once a miner finds the solution, they shout, "Eureka!" and add the block of transactions to the blockchain, earning themselves a reward in Bitcoin.

But here's the catch—the puzzle is designed to be difficult, so it requires a lot of computational power and electricity. Miners need to invest in powerful hardware and compete against others to have a chance at solving the puzzle and earning the Bitcoin reward.

So, in a nutshell, Bitcoin mining is like a digital treasure hunt where miners use computers to solve puzzles and add transactions to the blockchain, all while hoping to strike it rich with Bitcoin rewards.

If you want to dive deeper into the world of Bitcoin mining, check out the resource shared by the OP. Happy exploring!
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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #221 on: July 15, 2023, 10:58:15 PM »
When computers on the network verify and process transactions, new bitcoins are created, or mined. These networked computers, or miners, process the transaction in exchange for a payment in Bitcoin. Bitcoin is powered by blockchain, which is the technology that powers many cryptocurrencies

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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #222 on: July 18, 2023, 04:01:20 PM »


Key Takeaways: The process of bitcoin mining involves the verification of new transactions against the Bitcoin network, which results in the production of new bitcoins. Bitcoin mining is the process by which Bitcoin transactions are validated digitally on the Bitcoin network and added to the blockchain ledger.




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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #223 on: August 01, 2023, 07:31:22 AM »
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Re: How Bitcoin mining works?
« Reply #224 on: August 02, 2023, 05:04:20 PM »
According to my research about mining what i found is that it involves solving a computationally challenging puzzle known as POW( Proof of Work). This puzzle requires finding a specific value (called a nonce) that, when hashed along with the block's data, produces a hash value that meets certain criteria . The miner who successfully mined the block is rewarded with a specific number of newly minted bitcoins (currently 6.25 bitcoins per block as of my last update in September 2021). The Bitcoin network adjusts the difficulty of the POW puzzle roughly every two weeks to maintain a consistent rate of block creation, approximately every 10 minutes.

 

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