# Mining Articoli collegati

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What Happens When Two Miners Find a Block in the Same Second? How the 'Orphan Race' Unfolds

Bitcoin mining is a race without a real-time referee. A newly mined block must physically propagate across the global peer-to-peer network before consensus is reached on the chain's tip. This takes seconds, sometimes longer on congested connections. If a second miner finds a valid block before learning of a competing one, they build on their last-known version and broadcast their own block. For a short time, two equally valid blocks exist at the same height, creating a temporary chain split. The network resolves this not by voting or timestamps, but by Proof-of-Work: the chain that accumulates the most work becomes canonical. Blocks on the losing side are "orphaned" or "stale." Their miners lose the block reward and fees, though unconfirmed transactions return to the mempool. Usually, a single subsequent block resolves the tie. A notable two-block reorganization occurred on March 24, 2026. Antpool and Foundry USA mined competing versions of block 941,881 seconds apart. ViaBTC extended Antpool's chain, while Foundry extended its own, creating a one-block split. Foundry then pulled ahead by mining six consecutive blocks, making its chain the heaviest. All nodes switched to Foundry's chain, orphaning blocks from Antpool and ViaBTC. While such multi-block reorganizations are rare, the underlying race condition is common. Analysis shows about 9.2% of block intervals in a sample period were under 60 seconds, each representing a potential short-lived race. Fast relay networks have reduced propagation delays, making prolonged splits rarer. However, the event highlighted a trend of hash rate concentration, where well-resourced pools have a higher chance of winning any specific race and mining consecutive blocks, marginalizing smaller miners.

cryptonews.ru18 h fa

What Happens When Two Miners Find a Block in the Same Second? How the 'Orphan Race' Unfolds

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Grow 100x but Warns Against Protocol Changes

With growing institutional investment, Bitcoin's focus is shifting from market competition to its future governance and protocol stability. Michael Saylor, emphasizing Bitcoin's established role, warns against altering its core consensus rules, which he calls its "constitutional basis." He argues such changes could harm Bitcoin's economic system by affecting miner incentives, validation costs, transaction processing, and block space scarcity. While Saylor believes Bitcoin has 100x growth potential and could underpin international capital markets, this future depends on maintaining the current monetary and governance framework. As mining rewards decline, governance will be crucial for network security, miner incentives via transaction fees, and stability for all stakeholders, including institutions, miners, and developers.

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Grow 100x but Warns Against Protocol Changes

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Grow 100x, Warns Regulatory Changes Could Threaten Its Future

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, warns that the main challenge for Bitcoin is no longer external competition but internal governance disputes. As Bitcoin transitions from a digital asset to a potential foundation for global capital markets, he argues the primary threat is changes to its core consensus rules, which act as its "constitution." Saylor contends that altering these rules to benefit specific factions could undermine the entire ecosystem and the rights of its participants. He links this governance risk to Bitcoin's long-term growth potential, stating the asset could grow 100x to become a global capital base. However, he warns that a single corrupted rule could deprive future generations of unbuilt markets and economic freedom. Saylor cites examples like BIP-110, covenant-related features, and block size increases as potentially risky changes that could impose new costs or vulnerabilities. Saylor connects protocol decisions to Bitcoin's long-term security model, noting the increasing reliance on transaction fees as block rewards halve. The rise in corporate and institutional Bitcoin adoption, he argues, heightens the need for predictable rules and network stability. He expresses concern about "protocol capture," warning that allowing political influence over consensus changes could lead to perpetual conflict, scare away capital, stifle innovation, and prevent Bitcoin from reaching its full potential.

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Grow 100x, Warns Regulatory Changes Could Threaten Its Future

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Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital gains 26% in Nasdaq debut

Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company linked to the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, saw its shares surge approximately 26% in its Nasdaq direct listing debut on Tuesday. The stock opened at $50 and closed at $62.90, giving the company an initial market capitalization of around $2.8 billion. Formed in 2024 to acquire Celsius Mining's assets, Ionic has since expanded into AI and high-performance computing. Renaissance Capital noted its $2.4 billion implied value at the reference price made it the largest U.S. direct listing since 2021. The stock later retreated 6.5% to $58.80 in after-hours trading.

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Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital gains 26% in Nasdaq debut

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Zcash's 10x Growth in a Year Fails to Save Mining Company Fortitude from Losses

Despite a 1000% annual increase in the price of Zcash (ZEC), mining company Fortitude Mining Holdings, owned by Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group, is facing significant losses and debt issues. According to an SEC filing, Fortitude took on a $26 million loan in June 2026, with over $8.3 million borrowed before issuing an investment prospectus that claimed no outstanding debt. The company positions itself as a leader in Zcash mining, but only 28% of its $89 million 2025 mining revenue came from ZEC, with 65% derived from Bitcoin. Fortitude reported net losses of $14.3 million in 2024, $12.6 million in 2025, and $4.6 million in Q1 2026. It presented a positive adjusted EBITDA of $20 million by adding substantial depreciation costs, which in mining represent real equipment wear-and-tear expenses. Furthermore, its merger partner, AI software developer HeartSciences Inc., reported only $4,000 in revenue over a recent 12-month period and has seen its stock decline by 34% from June highs after an initial spike. Upon merger completion, the combined entity will trade under the ticker "TUDE," with DCG retaining a majority stake.

cryptonews.ruIeri 18:41

Zcash's 10x Growth in a Year Fails to Save Mining Company Fortitude from Losses

cryptonews.ruIeri 18:41

Major Zcash Cryptocurrency Miner Opens New Farm in Nebraska

Major Zcash miner Fortitude has opened a new mining farm in Nebraska, expecting to slash its direct mining costs per ZEC coin from $70 to $40. This forecast depends on successful equipment deployment, stable power supply, and minimal market volatility. Zcash currently trades at $462 with a market cap of $7.7 billion. The projected savings are attributed to lower electricity costs, secured at about $0.045 per kWh, and next-generation, more efficient mining hardware. The facility's location near two solar farms and a substation with excess capacity allows for load interruption during peak grid times to further reduce costs. Established in January 2025 as a Foundry (Digital Currency Group) project, Fortitude practices venture mining, reinvesting all profits into new equipment and infrastructure. CEO Andrea Childs stated that while Bitcoin's mining economy is mature and saturated, Zcash is at a different developmental stage, presenting a growth opportunity. Controlling owned sites helps manage electricity costs directly amid increasing competition for power. In a related development, Zcash developers pledged in May to offer quantum-attack-resistant wallets within a month and to fully transition to post-quantum cryptography by the end of 2027.

cryptonews.ruIeri 18:35

Major Zcash Cryptocurrency Miner Opens New Farm in Nebraska

cryptonews.ruIeri 18:35

Charles Schwab Calculated and Revealed the Fair Value of Bitcoin (BTC)! Here's What It Should Be!

The article discusses a recent analysis by Charles Schwab's head of crypto research, Jim Ferraroli, on Bitcoin's fair value. Despite Bitcoin's price dropping to around $63,000 due to market sell-offs and Federal Reserve interest rate concerns, Ferraroli asserts its fair value is approximately $95,000. This valuation is based on Bitcoin mining economics, specifically production costs, rather than short-term market sentiment. He notes that while efficient miners produce one BTC for about $60,000, the cost can rise to $95,000 for less efficient operations. Ferraroli compares this to traditional commodities, where production costs are a key valuation metric. He emphasizes that the $95,000 figure is an economic estimate, not a price target. Additionally, he identifies the ~$60,000 mining cost level as a crucial fundamental support zone for Bitcoin, aligning with its 200-week moving average. Ferraroli concludes that it's uncertain whether Bitcoin will reach $95,000 within the next six months. The piece includes a standard disclaimer that this is not investment advice.

cryptonews.ruIeri 10:55

Charles Schwab Calculated and Revealed the Fair Value of Bitcoin (BTC)! Here's What It Should Be!

cryptonews.ruIeri 10:55

Russian Organizes Underground Crypto Farm in a Container

A Russian entrepreneur established an underground cryptocurrency mining farm inside a metal container in a residential area of Shelekhov, Irkutsk Oblast. According to the regional prosecutor's office, the operation, set up in February, involved 27 mining devices. Investigators allege the equipment was illegally connected to the power grid, bypassing electricity meters, to mine cryptocurrency without paying for the substantial energy consumed. The estimated damages to the power supply company exceed 23 million rubles. Authorities have shut down the illegal farm and seized all the equipment. A criminal case has been initiated for property damage through fraud or abuse of trust, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine. This incident occurs in a region where cryptocurrency mining faces restrictions. Since April 7, 2025, a ban on mining has been in effect across 29 municipalities in southern Irkutsk Oblast, including Shelekhov and its district, applying to individuals, entrepreneurs, and legal entities. Previously, police in the region discovered another illegal mining farm located in a forest belt near the village of Stolbova.

cryptonews.ruIeri 09:21

Russian Organizes Underground Crypto Farm in a Container

cryptonews.ruIeri 09:21

Digital Asset Management Companies Aim to Leverage AI Boom Amid Disappearing Crypto Premiums

Struggling digital asset management (DAT) companies are pivoting to artificial intelligence to attract investor interest, as the model of trading at a premium to their cryptocurrency holdings collapses. According to a Bloomberg report, at least a dozen DAT firms have refocused on AI-related projects amid falling token prices and declining market values, with early results proving disappointing. Examples include significant stock drops for companies like K Wave Media (-71%) and Alphaton Capital (-33%) after their rebranding efforts. The decline of the crypto treasury premium model, where companies issued stock to buy crypto hoping for a premium valuation, has led to a median 43% stock drop for tracked US and Canadian firms this year. As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum fell from their peaks, companies are now exploring data centers, space ventures, and small nuclear reactors. This AI shift mirrors past corporate trends chasing popular themes. Bitcoin miners may have a more viable path due to adaptable power contracts, land, and data centers for high-performance computing, as seen with Coreweave's successful transition to cloud computing. Other miners like Hut 8 have also attracted investors after pivoting to AI. However, for financial firms without comparable infrastructure, a mere name change may be insufficient, leading observers to suggest the era of DAT companies as known is likely over.

cryptonews.ruIeri 05:16

Digital Asset Management Companies Aim to Leverage AI Boom Amid Disappearing Crypto Premiums

cryptonews.ruIeri 05:16

Less Than Two Weeks Left — Bitcoin's BIP-110 Countdown Begins as Miner Support Grows Ahead of Decisive Moment

The BIP-110 activation process for Bitcoin, which proposes a temporary soft fork to limit specific data-heavy transaction types (like Ordinals inscriptions), is entering its critical final phase. As of July 27, 2026, there are roughly 1,790 blocks remaining until the mandatory signaling window begins at block 961,632 (estimated for August 9). Starting then, nodes enforcing BIP-110 will reject blocks not signaling for the proposal. While support from miners has grown from below 1% to around 3% recently, it remains concentrated among smaller pools and independent miners, with major pools like Foundry, Antpool, ViaBTC, and F2Pool largely not signaling. Foundry's stance is particularly decisive, as it holds a large share of the network's hashrate and has tied its signaling to a client vote. Without a major pool's shift, widespread activation is unlikely. If the current low signaling levels persist after the window opens, nodes enforcing BIP-110 will follow a slower, minority chain, potentially creating a chain split from the majority chain followed by legacy (e.g., Bitcoin Core) nodes. This activation mechanism differs from past soft forks like SegWit, resembling the 2017 UASF BIP-148 more closely. Proponents argue BIP-110 is necessary to curb spam-like data transactions that increase node costs and distort fee markets, framing opposition as a contentious hard fork. Critics, however, view the activation method as a radical overreaction to a minor issue. The final outcome in the coming two weeks hinges on whether a major pool switches support, if major exchanges clarify their chain preference, and how miners actually behave once the mandatory window is open.

cryptonews.ru2 giorni fa 21:17

Less Than Two Weeks Left — Bitcoin's BIP-110 Countdown Begins as Miner Support Grows Ahead of Decisive Moment

cryptonews.ru2 giorni fa 21:17

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