How does the bitcoin hashrate affect transaction confirmation times?

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• Jan 07, 2022 · 3 years ago
  The hashrate of the bitcoin network is a measure of the computational power dedicated to mining new blocks. It directly affects the time it takes for transactions to be confirmed. A higher hashrate means more miners are actively competing to solve the mathematical puzzles required for block validation. This increased competition leads to faster transaction confirmations, as more miners are working to validate and add transactions to the blockchain. On the other hand, a lower hashrate results in slower confirmation times, as there are fewer miners participating in the network. Additionally, transaction fees can also impact confirmation times. Miners are more likely to prioritize transactions with higher fees, as they are rewarded with these fees. Therefore, users who include higher fees in their transactions can potentially have their transactions confirmed more quickly.
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