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In the lead-up to Bitcoin's highly anticipated <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/heat-waves-and-halving-bitcoin-miners-cash-in-amid-rising-prices/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">halving</a> event slated for April 20, 2024, the competition among <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/russias-bitcoin-gold-rush-mining-machine-influx-outpaces-rest-of-the-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin miners</a> has intensified, with <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitcoin-mining-giant-core-scientific-prepares-for-post-bankruptcy-comeback/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Core Scientific</a> taking the lead in Bitcoin <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitcoin-miners-set-for-a-tough-ride-as-2024-halving-nears-jp-morgan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">production</a> for March. This shift in leadership comes as <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/marathon-digital-povyshaet-energoeffektivnost-s-pomoshhyu-majnerov-s19-xp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marathon Digital Holdings</a> faced significant operational challenges, particularly with power issues at one of its hosted sites in February, which markedly impacted its mining output, according to <a href="https://theminermag.com/news/2024-03-28/bitcoin-mining-march-2024-pre-halving/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TheMinerMag</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The analysis, based on several metrics including the installed <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/impending-bitcoin-halving-may-trigger-major-hashrate-decline-say-experts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">hashrate</a> and average hashrate realization rate, projects Core Scientific's dominance in the sector. Despite a slight decrease in Bitcoin's mining difficulty, the hashrate has remained relatively steady, allowing for a more stabilized production rate across the board. However, Marathon's difficulties in maintaining operational efficiency during this crucial period underscore the critical nature of infrastructure reliability in the <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mining industry</a>.
This pre-halving month showcases not just the competitive dynamics of Bitcoin mining but also the significant impact of technical and infrastructural factors on production capabilities. As the halving approaches, reducing the block reward to 3.125 BTC, the industry is likely to see further consolidation and strategic shifts among key players, highlighting the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency mining.

Core Scientific Leads in Bitcoin Production as Marathon Struggles with Downtime Issues

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