What is Hash Rate?
The short answer
A measure of the total computing power securing a proof-of-work network like Bitcoin.
A higher hash rate generally means a more secure, more attack-resistant network. See our news coverage of Bitcoin’s hash rate for a full explanation.
Related terms
Full glossaryAll-Time High (ATH)
The highest price a cryptocurrency has ever reached.
Volatility
How much and how quickly a price moves, in either direction.
Exchange
A platform where you can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, usually for traditional currency.
Airdrop
Free distribution of a new token to existing holders of another crypto or to early users of a…
Custodial Wallet
A wallet where a company (like an exchange) holds your keys for you.
FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)
Negative information — sometimes true, sometimes exaggerated or false — spread to drive a price down.
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