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Bitcoin has undergone its first mining difficulty adjustment since the <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/heat-waves-and-halving-bitcoin-miners-cash-in-amid-rising-prices/">halving</a>, spiking by 1.99%, and setting a new difficulty record of 88.10 trillion. This post-halving adjustment marks a momentous phase for miners, pushing the difficulty level up from 86.39 trillion and testing their operational resilience, according to <a href="https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoins-first-post-halving-adjustment-raises-mining-difficulty-to-record-high/">Bitcoin.com</a>.&nbsp; 
This increase signifies a more competitive environment where the accepted block hash must meet an even more stringent target. Following the halving, the network saw 672 blocks mined before this adjustment occurred, indicating that despite the expected drop in rewards, Bitcoin's network remains robust. 
The hike in difficulty arrives amidst a backdrop of declining hash prices, which dropped to $74 per petahash per second (PH/s) and have rebounded only slightly to $92 per PH/s. Miners are now facing the dual pressures of reduced rewards and heightened difficulty, which could have far-reaching implications on profitability and the drive to innovate in mining technology. 
This pivotal adjustment is watched closely by the industry as a bellwether for the health and security of the Bitcoin network, as well as a test of miners' ability to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape. With another difficulty retarget expected around May 8, 2024, the mining community is bracing for what may lie ahead in the complex interplay of hash rates, market prices, and technological advancements.

Rising Difficulty Tests Bitcoin Miners’ Resilience After Latest Halving

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