The transaction fees are the “wild card” for Bitcoin miners, with the current increase representing a crucial revenue boost for BTC miners, according to TeraWulf’s CEO, Nazar Khan.
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Inordinately high — Bitcoin ordinals send BTC transaction fees to new 5-month peak
Bitcoin users attempting to send on-chain BTC transactions are footing the bill for a fresh surge in ordinals.
Bitcoin miners raked $184M in fees in Q2, surpassing all of 2022
It’s been one of the most lucrative quarters for those that profit from Bitcoin transaction fees in nearly two years.
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Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction in onchain fees, which have now dropped below $5. As of now, there are only slightly over […]Powered by WPeMatico
Bitcoin fees plummet 95% as BTC price recovers from US gov’t scare
Bitcoin was not subject to U.S. government selling this week, analysis shows, but BTC price action remains pressured.
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A ‘Tremendous Variety of Possible Transaction Types’ — A Look at the Conversation Between Nakamoto and Andresen
The Bitcoin mempool, otherwise known as the network’s transaction backlog, is still clogged with over 390,000 transactions waiting to be processed by miners. To clear the mempool, more than 190 blocks need to be mined. As the scaling issues continue to plague the network, a conversation between former Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresen and the network’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
Average Bitcoin Transaction Fees Skyrocket to $19.20 per Transfer as Over 440,000 Transactions Remain Unconfirmed
Bitcoin transaction fees have surged significantly in the past 24 hours, with the average fee reaching $19.20 per transfer. The increase in fees can be linked to a backlog of transactions trapped in the mempool, as over 440,000 unconfirmed transactions are currently awaiting confirmation. Block Reward Dethroned: Bitcoin Transaction Fees Surpass Mining Subsidy for the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Bitcoin Network Overwhelmed by 390,000 Unconfirmed Transactions and Surging Fees
In just under two weeks, the number of unconfirmed transactions on the Bitcoin network has skyrocketed from 134,000 to over 390,000, causing a bottleneck in the mempool. This surge in unconfirmed transactions has resulted in a staggering 343% increase in transaction fees, which have risen from $1.99 per transaction on April 26 to a current […]Powered by WPeMatico
BRC20 Token Standard Sparks Frenzy in Bitcoin Community With Market Cap Surpassing $95 Million
As of May 3, 2023, the Bitcoin blockchain has witnessed a staggering 3.35 million Ordinal inscriptions, and a new experimental token standard known as “Bitcoin Request for Comment,” or BRC20, has garnered substantial attention in the past week. With 10,487 BRC20 tokens built using Ordinals and a swelling market capitalization exceeding $95 million, this new […]Powered by WPeMatico
Bitcoin miners earned $50B from BTC block rewards, fees since 2010
They may have seen some hard times, but overall, estimates conclude that Bitcoin miners are up 37% from their activities.
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