#BitcoinHashRateSurge Hashrate This means that the network has become stronger and more secure. The rate reached 1,000 exahashes per second on January 3, 2025. This is a huge achievement that reflects the increased confidence of miners and their large investments in the network. Increasing the hashrate means that mining operations have become more difficult and efficient, and the network has become able to resist hacking attempts such as 51% attacks. However, challenges remain such as the high cost of energy and the increasing difficulty of mining