比特币 (BTC) 庆祝 16 岁生日，新 ATH 达 108,000 美元，网络完成价值 19T 的交易

这一数字是 2023 年处理的 8.7 万亿美元的两倍多，并决定性地结束了自 2021 年牛市高峰以来交易量连续两年下降的局面。

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，比特币交易量飙升至创纪录的 19 万亿美元，证明了加密货币的采用率和实用性不断提高。这一数字是 2023 年处理的 8.7 万亿美元的两倍多，并决定性地结束了自 2021 年牛市高峰以来交易量连续两年下降的局面。

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 年的繁荣时期，比特币交易额飙升至约 47 万亿美元，随后在 2022 年和 2023 年出现大幅下滑。Riot Platforms 研究副总裁 Pierre Rochard 总结了 2024 年反弹的意义：

“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.”

“比特币网络在 2024 年完成了价值超过 19 万亿美元的比特币交易，决定性地证明了比特币既是一种价值储存手段，也是一种交换媒介。”

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

比特币算力达到前所未有的 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.

另一个头条新闻发生在 2024 年 1 月 3 日，当时比特币的总计算能力或哈希率创下了每秒 1,000 exahashes (EH/s) 的历史新高。这一里程碑凸显了网络安全性和效率的不断提高。然而，据 CryptoQuant 报道，算力后来稳定在 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.

比特币挖矿行业经历了全球洗牌，美国矿池占据一席之地。 2024 年，Foundry USA 和 MARA Pool 开采了超过 38.5% 的区块，这对美国业务持有的 40% 以上的份额做出了重大贡献。尽管如此，中国矿池仍占据全球算力的大部分份额。

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.

比特币挖矿的分散性和匿名性，加上虚拟专用网络（VPN）的使用，使得查明矿工的真实地理分布变得具有挑战性。无论如何，散列能力的增加反映了网络的弹性和不断增长。

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.

比特币于 2024 年 1 月庆祝了其 16 岁生日，标志着 2009 年 1 月 3 日开采的创世区块周年纪念。这一历史性时刻由加密货币的神秘创造者中本聪发起，诞生了 50 个 BTC。从那时起，已开采出令人印象深刻的 877,665 个区块，构成了比特币不可变账本的基础。

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.

该网络的难度（衡量开采一个区块的难度）在 2024 年达到了 109.78 万亿哈希值的历史新高。这一飞跃凸显了比特币日益增长的稳健性和安全性，使得对其区块链进行未经授权的更改变得越来越不可能。根据 Bitinfocharts 的说法，正如中本聪所设想的那样，更高的难度也巩固了比特币作为一个堡垒般的系统的地位。

Bitcoin's Core Strength in 2024

2024年比特币的核心优势

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.

促成比特币 2024 年重大事件的是两个关键事件：美国推出比特币交易所交易基金 (ETF) 以及 4 月份备受期待的减半。该 ETF 的首次亮相为机构投资者提供了更容易进入市场的机会，而减半则使挖矿奖励减少了一半，加剧了稀缺性。

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.

区块奖励的减少也促使比特币在年内创下约 108,000 美元的历史新高。这一价格里程碑反映了加密货币作为资产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.

尽管关于矿池主导地位存在争议，但比特币的去中心化性质仍然是其核心优势。总部位于特定国家的矿池通常依赖于世界各地的个体矿工，维持广泛的权力分配。网络对这种去中心化的依赖确保了其安全性和抵御潜在威胁的能力。