Bitcoin Mining
Deep dive into Bitcoin mining, halving events, and network security
Intermediate Level
3 hours total
8 Articles
Bitcoin mining is the backbone of the Bitcoin network, providing security and processing transactions. Learn how mining works, why it's essential, and how events like the halving affect the entire ecosystem.
Core Mining Concepts
Network Security
Mining secures the Bitcoin network through computational work
Block Rewards
Miners earn Bitcoin for successfully mining blocks
Halving Events
Block rewards are cut in half approximately every 4 years
Bitcoin Mining by the Numbers
~10 min
Average Block Time
6.25 BTC
Current Block Reward
4 years
Halving Interval
2140
Last Bitcoin Mined
What You'll Learn
Proof of Work
Mining Process
Bitcoin Halving
Network Security
Mining Hardware
Energy & Environment