What is mining?

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Mining is the process that transactions on a blockchain are verified. Miners ensure that what happens on a blockchain is following the rules that govern it, keeping it intact.

People or companies assign computer power to verify transactions, and miners are rewarded with a certain amount of new cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin. This reward consists of newly minted currency, which is also how new coins are created.

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