2025-12-10 01:42:02

The Bitcoin network has unlocked yet another insane achievement—its cumulative hash count has officially surpassed the 2^96 mark! Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, recently posted a tweet specifically about this, saying that this number is enough to prove that sticking to the 128-bit security standard is no exaggeration.

He even gave a special shoutout to Drake’s earlier assessment, saying that Drake saw this coming. In short, the data behind this milestone reflects the steady and solid growth trajectory of Bitcoin’s hash power over the years. The miners’ machines, running day and night, aren’t just boosting hash rate numbers—they’re also continuously strengthening the security defenses of the entire network.

Looking back now, this oldest public chain is still proving the strength of its moat in the most hardcore way.

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TokenStorm

· 12-13 01:30

Damn, the number 2^96 is indeed a bit crazy. The on-chain data is right here, making it hard to fake. BTC is still holding steady in this wave, miners really didn’t waste their effort. Looking at the trajectory of hash rate growth, it seems the arbitrage space has shrunk a bit. V God’s endorsement this time is something, but the issue of security enhancement has long been obvious. Drake was really sharp back then; we small investors are just late to realize. Old chains are just old chains; the moat is right there. What’s the risk level now for entering the market? Let’s review the data first. The 128-bit security standard feels a bit exaggerated, but it’s not wrong. Miner fees have skyrocketed, and hash rate is piling up—that’s BTC speaking. It’s really undeniable; you can’t fake it, and it can’t be truly false either, it’s just that simple.

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GasFeeCrier

· 12-13 00:49

The computing power is truly outstanding; miners are really taking concrete actions to maximize security.

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LightningSentry

· 12-12 20:00

Damn, 2^96? This number is really hard to believe. BTC security is indeed indisputable. Mining machines work day and night, miners are truly pumping blood into the ecosystem. Even Vitalik has come out to endorse, now those skeptics have to shut up. Hash power has accumulated to this level, trying to attack Bitcoin? No way. That guy Drake has a very sharp eye; he's seen through everything long ago. The moat is extremely wide, this is true real strength. Bitcoin is like this, speaking with data, no one can stop it. The milestone of 2^96 represents countless sleepless nights. I have to admit, the oldest chain is actually the most resilient. The efforts of miners are finally recognized; it was worth it.

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 12-10 02:09

Damn, is that for real? 2^96? It’s going to take forever to mine that... But it’s clear that Bitcoin really wins by stacking time.

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QuorumVoter

· 12-10 02:04

Damn, 2^96 just sounds insane... The miners really haven’t been working for nothing these past few years. Vitalik nods in agreement, that guy Drake definitely has vision. Bitcoin, this old relic, is getting tougher and tougher. With security standards stacked this high, how can other chains even compete? Wait, doesn’t this mean the hashrate will have to double again? How’s the electricity bill going to work out... The moat is wide, sure, but it just feels like it’s getting more and more expensive to maintain.

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SellLowExpert

· 12-10 01:56

2^96, that's truly incredible. Bitcoin's security is really no joke. With hashrate stacked this high, miners are genuinely exhausted. This time Vitalik is being serious, admitting to Bitcoin's hardness. When it comes to security standards, data speaks for itself. The moat is getting wider and wider, but we retail investors are only getting more anxious. The sound of mining rigs is starting to sound like a lullaby—crazy. Drake really has a sharp eye; his previous predictions were spot on. The hashrate growth curve is almost going vertical now—unbelievable.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 12-10 01:49

2^96 is truly incredible. This old relic Bitcoin is still silently building up muscle.

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