比特幣 (BTC) 慶祝 16 歲生日，新 ATH 達 108,000 美元，網路完成價值 19T 的交易

這一數字是 2023 年處理的 8.7 兆美元的兩倍多，並決定性地結束了自 2021 年牛市高峰以來交易量連續兩年下降的局面。

Bitcoin transaction volume soared to a record $19 trillion in 2024, a testament to the cryptocurrency's increasing adoption and utility. That figure more than doubles the $8.7 trillion handled in 2023 and decisively ends a two-year decline in transaction volume since the 2021 bull market peak.

2024 年，比特幣交易量飆升至創紀錄的 19 兆美元，證明了加密貨幣的採用率和實用性不斷提高。這一數字是 2023 年處理的 8.7 兆美元的兩倍多，並決定性地結束了自 2021 年牛市高峰以來交易量連續兩年下降的局面。

The 2021 boom saw Bitcoin transactions skyrocket to approximately $47 trillion before sharp declines followed in 2022 and 2023. Pierre Rochard, vice president of research at Riot Platforms, summarized the significance of the rebound in 2024:

2021 年的繁榮時期，比特幣交易額飆升至約 47 兆美元，隨後在 2022 年和 2023 年出現大幅下滑。

“The Bitcoin network finalized more than $19 trillion worth of BTC transactions in 2024, decisively proving that Bitcoin is both a store of value and a medium of exchange.”

「比特幣網路在 2024 年完成了價值超過 19 兆美元的比特幣交易，決定性地證明了比特幣既是一種價值儲存手段，也是一種交換媒介。”

Bitcoin's Hashrate Hits Unprecedented 1,000 EH/s

比特幣算力達到前所未有的 1,000 EH/s

Another headline moment came on January 3, 2024, when Bitcoin’s total computing power, or hashrate, hit an all-time high of 1,000 exahashes per second (EH/s). That milestone highlighted the network's increasing security and efficiency. However, the hashrate later stabilized around 775 EH/s, as reported by CryptoQuant.

另一個頭條新聞發生在 2024 年 1 月 3 日，當時比特幣的總運算能力或哈希率創下了每秒 1,000 exahashes (EH/s) 的歷史新高。這項里程碑凸顯了網路安全性和效率的不斷提高。然而，據 CryptoQuant 報道，算力後來穩定在 775 EH/s 左右。

Bitcoin mining saw a global reshuffle, with U.S.-based mining pools gaining ground. Foundry USA and MARA Pool mined over 38.5% of all blocks in 2024, contributing significantly to the more than 40% share held by American operations. Still, Chinese mining pools maintained a stronghold on the majority of the global hashrate.

比特幣挖礦產業經歷了全球洗牌，美國礦池佔有一席之地。 2024 年，Foundry USA 和 MARA Pool 開採了超過 38.5% 的區塊，這對美國業務持有的 40% 以上的份額做出了重大貢獻。儘管如此，中國礦池仍佔據全球算力的大部分份額。

The decentralized and pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin mining, coupled with the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), makes it challenging to pinpoint the true geographic distribution of miners. Regardless, the increase in hashing power reflects a resilient and growing network.

比特幣挖礦的分散性和匿名性，加上虛擬專用網路（VPN）的使用，使得找出礦工的真實地理分佈變得具有挑戰性。無論如何，散列能力的增加反映了網路的彈性和不斷增長。

Bitcoin celebrated its 16th birthday in January 2024, marking the anniversary of the Genesis Block mined on January 3, 2009. That historic moment brought 50 BTC into existence, initiated by the cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, an impressive 877,665 blocks have been mined, forming the foundation of Bitcoin's immutable ledger.

比特幣於2024 年1 月慶祝了16 歲生日，標誌著2009 年1 月3 日開採的創世區塊週年紀念。 50 個BTC。從那時起，已開採出令人印象深刻的 877,665 個區塊，構成了比特幣不可變帳本的基礎。

The network's difficulty, which measures how hard it is to mine a block, reached an all-time high of 109.78 trillion hashes in 2024. That leap underscores Bitcoin's growing robustness and security, making unauthorized alterations to its blockchain increasingly implausible. According to Bitinfocharts, the higher difficulty also solidifies Bitcoin as a fortress-like system, just as Nakamoto envisioned.

該網路的難度（衡量開採一個區塊的難度）在2024 年達到了109.78 兆哈希值的歷史新高。進行未經授權的更改變得越來越不可能。根據 Bitinfocharts 的說法，正如中本聰所設想的那樣，更高的難度也鞏固了比特幣作為一個堡壘般的系統的地位。

Bitcoin's Core Strength in 2024

2024年比特幣的核心優勢

Contributing to Bitcoin’s momentous 2024 were two pivotal events: the introduction of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States and the highly anticipated halving in April. The ETF’s debut provided institutional investors with easier access to the market, while the halving, which reduced mining rewards by half, bolstered scarcity.

促成比特幣 2024 年重大事件的是兩個關鍵事件：美國推出比特幣交易所交易基金 (ETF) 以及 4 月備受期待的減半。該 ETF 的首次亮相為機構投資者提供了更容易進入市場的機會，而減半則使挖礦獎勵減少了一半，加劇了稀缺性。

The reduced block rewards also played a role in Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of roughly $108,000 during the year. That price milestone reflects the cryptocurrency's increasing adoption as both an asset and a transactional medium.

區塊獎勵的減少也促使比特幣在年內創下約 108,000 美元的歷史新高。這個價格里程碑反映了加密貨幣作為資產和交易媒介的日益普及。

Despite debates over mining pool dominance, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature remains its core strength. Mining pools headquartered in specific countries often rely on individual miners worldwide, maintaining a broad distribution of power. The network's reliance on such decentralization ensures its security and resilience against potential threats.

儘管關於礦池主導地位存在爭議，但比特幣的去中心化性質仍然是其核心優勢。總部位於特定國家的礦池通常依賴世界各地的個體礦工，維持廣泛的權力分配。網路對這種去中心化的依賴確保了其安全性和抵禦潛在威脅的能力。