What is the role of miners in the bitcoin blockchain and how do they contribute to the validation of transactions?

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• Dec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Miners play a crucial role in the bitcoin blockchain. They are responsible for validating and adding new transactions to the blockchain. Miners use powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems, known as proof-of-work. This process requires a significant amount of computational power and energy. Once a miner successfully solves the problem, they add a new block to the blockchain, which includes a set of validated transactions. This ensures the security and integrity of the bitcoin network.
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• Dec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Miners are like the backbone of the bitcoin network. They ensure that transactions are valid and secure. When a user initiates a bitcoin transaction, it is broadcasted to the network. Miners then compete to solve a mathematical puzzle, and the first one to solve it gets to add the block of transactions to the blockchain. This process is called mining. Miners are incentivized to participate in mining through the reward of newly minted bitcoins. They also earn transaction fees for including transactions in the blocks they mine. Overall, miners contribute to the decentralization and security of the bitcoin network.
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• Dec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
  In the case of BYDFi, as a decentralized exchange, miners play a significant role in validating transactions. They ensure that every transaction is legitimate and meets the required criteria before it is added to the blockchain. This helps maintain the integrity and security of the BYDFi network. Miners also help prevent double-spending and ensure that the supply of BYDFi tokens remains accurate. Without miners, the validation process would be compromised, and the network could be vulnerable to attacks.
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