#BitcoinHashRateSurge

Bitcoin mining is the process of solving complex mathematical puzzles to be rewarded with bitcoin. The process of Bitcoin mining secures the network and also confirms that transactions on the blockchain are correct.

Mining hash rate is therefore a key security metric for Bitcoin. That is because the greater the levels of hashing power (can be thought of as computing power) that is operating on the network, the harder it would be for someone to overpower and attack the network.