The Impact of Bitcoin Halving on Mining Industry
The largest Bitcoin miners have recently disclosed their monthly performance figures following the fourth halving event on the Bitcoin network. Despite the halving, the mining industry has shown resilience with some noticeable changes. Here’s a detailed overview:
Bitcoin Miners Performance Overview
- CleanSpark (CLSK), the second-largest Bitcoin miner with a market cap of $3.92 billion, mined 721 BTC in April compared to 806 BTC in March.
- Marathon Digital (MARA), the largest Bitcoin miner valued at $5.64 billion, mined 850 BTC in April with an energized hash rate of 29.9 EH/s.
- Riot Platforms (RIOT) mined 375 BTC in April with an energized hash rate of 12.5 EH/s.
Efficiency and Revenue Generation
Despite the halving, some miners have managed to maintain their revenue streams:
- CleanSpark has been efficient in mining more BTC with a lower energized hash rate compared to its competitors.
- Marathon reported earning 16% of its revenue through transaction fees, showcasing a diversified income stream.
Additionally, the introduction of the Runes protocol has temporarily boosted transaction fee revenue for some miners, indicating potential growth opportunities in the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining.
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