​Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surpasses 50 Trillion for the First | Altcoin Holder

​Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surpasses 50 Trillion for the First Time, Reaching a Record 51.23 Trillion

On Wednesday, Bitcoin reached a new milestone as its mining difficulty increased by 3.4% at block height 792,288, setting a fresh record. The difficulty level surpassed the 50 trillion mark for the first time in Bitcoin’s history, hitting an unparalleled 51.23 trillion.

Data reveals that around 373 exahash per second (EH/s) of hashrate is committed to the Bitcoin blockchain, and the network’s hashpower has been consistently growing.

The most recent difficulty adjustment transpired at block height 792,288 with a 3.4% increase. The difficulty climbed from 49.55 trillion to the present 51.23 trillion after Wednesday’s surge. This is the first time Bitcoin has registered a difficulty above the 50 trillion mark.