2025-05-31 20:19:11 CEST
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npub1yh…jk2ue on Nostr: Bitcoin mining is essential for the operation of the network, since it fulfills ...

Bitcoin mining is essential for the operation of the network, since it fulfills several key functions:
Safety and validation: miners verify and record transactions in the blockchain, ensuring that they are legitimate and avoiding the problem of double expense⁽¹⁾.
Creation of new bitcoins: It is the process by which new coins are introduced in circulation, similar to the extraction of gold⁽²⁾.
Decentralization: By not depending on banks or governments, mining contributes to the autonomy of the Bitcoin⁽²⁾ financial system.
Economic incentives: miners receive rewards in bitcoins and commissions to process transactions, which motivates participation in the RED⁽¹⁾.