Can a high hash rate lead to increased mining difficulty in digital currencies?

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• Mar 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Indeed, a high hash rate can lead to increased mining difficulty in digital currencies. When the hash rate rises, the mining difficulty adjusts to maintain a consistent block creation time. This adjustment is crucial for the security and integrity of the blockchain network. With a higher hash rate, it becomes more challenging for miners to find the solution to the cryptographic puzzles required for block validation. Consequently, the mining difficulty increases to ensure that blocks are not mined too quickly. While this may pose challenges for individual miners, it strengthens the overall network by making it more resistant to attacks and ensuring a fair distribution of rewards among participants.
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