Without More Bitcoin Transfers, Miner Revenue and Network Security Could Crumble

Bitcoin miners are confronting a perfect storm of falling revenue and dwindling network activity, raising concerns about the blockchain’s long-term security. Bitcoin’s Transaction Drought Daily bitcoin (BTC) transactions have dropped to their lowest levels since late 2023, leaving the mempool—the queue of unconfirmed transactions—unusually empty. This decline has slashed transaction fees, which now barely contribute […]