The Bitcoin network has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 1 Zetahash per second for the first time in its 16-year history. This peak of 1.025 ZH/s was noted on April 5, 2025, according to various data sources. While there are some discrepancies in the reported figures from different trackers, this landmark showcases the increasing computational ...
Dr. Michael Tabone, a senior economist for Cointelegraph, highlights the pressing need for Bitcoin to bolster its security against emerging quantum computing threats while addressing a crucial issue: the lack of financial incentives for running Bitcoin nodes. While Bitcoin’s network has grown, most full node operators receive no rewards, which could lead to centralization, with ...
Bitcoin’s hashrate, which measures the computing power needed to mine new blocks on the blockchain, is projected to hit 1 zettahash per second by 2027. Currently around 787 exahash per second, this increase puts pressure on miners to find affordable electricity and improve their equipment. As the hashrate rises, so do energy costs, directly impacting ...
An AI tool called Panoptic Junction, developed by Army Cyber Command, has shown promising results in its trial phase aimed at protecting Defense Department networks. This intelligent machine learning platform offers continuous security monitoring, analyzing system compliance and cyber threats much faster than human analysts. According to Morgan Adamski, the executive director of Cyber Command, ...
