Bitcoin mining fees eclipse standard block rewards in market shift Quick Take
As of Dec. 20, there has been an observable shift in the Bitcoin mining landscape, as the earnings from fees are beginning to surpass the conventional miner rewards. Traditionally, a miner is rewarded 6.25 Bitcoin for every block mined. However, due to an increasing frenzy surrounding inscriptions, the fees have begun to overtake these set rewards.
According to Mempool.Space, Block 822070 reported total fees equalling 6.352 Bitcoin, and Block 822071 saw fees amounting to 6.582 Bitcoin. Converting these into monetary terms, the fees fall roughly around $275,000. There have also been instances where block fees have exceeded 7.2 Bitcoin, currently worth around $300,000, Mempool.Space data showed.
These revelations indicate a noteworthy shift in the mining revenue structure that could influence miners’ strategies and the overall dynamics of Bitcoin mining. This trend also shows the growing demand and intense competition within the inscription space, further underpinning the robustness of the Bitcoin market.
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James Van Straten
James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.
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