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Bitcoin hashrate has reached astonishing heights, recently hitting a record of 852 exahash per second (EH/s) in February 2025.This remarkable surge in Bitcoin mining power signifies not just a breakthrough in cryptocurrency hashrate but also sets the stage for the approaching zettahash epoch, promising an impressive 14.8% increase.

Bitcoin difficulty plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability and security of the Bitcoin network, adjusting to fluctuations in the hashrate to ensure that blocks are mined approximately every ten minutes.As the hashrate recently surged to an unprecedented 840 exahash per second (EH/s), miners are witnessing an intriguing interplay between increased mining capacity and the subsequent adjustments in difficulty.

Riot Platforms is once again in the spotlight as investment firm D.E.Shaw has acquired a stake in the Bitcoin miner, urging the company to implement strategic changes.