The security of a digital currency requires more operations than atoms on Earth
Securing the world's most famous digital currency involves a cryptographic process so complex that it requires more individual operations than there are atoms on the entire planet.
The Bitcoin network relies on the SHA-256 hashing algorithm to secure its decentralized ledger against tampering. To maintain this security, the network performs approximately 10^21 operations annually, a staggering figure that rivals the estimated number of atoms making up the Earth. This immense computational power ensures the scarcity of the 21-million-coin supply.
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