As the battle for Bitcoin mining supremacy rages on, Foundry USA stands tall at the forefront, boasting a jaw-dropping 34% share of the blocks mined recently. This impressive statistic isn't merely a fluke; it's part of a long-standing trend showcasing Foundry's relentless climb to dominance with an estimated 233 EH/s hashrate. But how did Foundry achieve such consistency and reliability in a decentralized industry, even outpacing its closest competitor, AntPool? The answer lies in... Discover the strategic moves behind their mining prowess.
Foundry mined over a third of all Bitcoin blocks in the past week Foundry mined over a third of all Bitcoin blocks in the past week
In a market dominated by a few, Foundry and AntPool together claim control over half the Bitcoin blocks.
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Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC
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Bitcoin, a decentralized currency that defies the sway of central banks or administrators, transacts electronically, circumventing intermediaries via a peer-to-peer network.
Foundry
Foundry is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group that was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency and transparency in the digital asset mining and staking industry.
AntPool
AntPool is one of the largest and most well-known cryptocurrency mining pools in the world.
Marathon Digital
Marathon Digital Holdings is a digital asset technology company that mines cryptocurrencies with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and the generation of digital assets.
F2Pool
F2Pool, also known as DiscusFish, is one of the largest cryptocurrency mining pools in the world.
