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hashrate

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The number of proof of work hashes that a mining computer can make in a given period of time, usually a second.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, computing, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, engineering, finance, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

The network hashrate; the estimated number of hashes generated by the entire mining network.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • BitCoin hashrate

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History

Etymology

From hash + rate.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 哈希率 (hāxīlǜ) — number of hashes
  • Chinese Mandarin: 算力 (suànlì) — number of hashes
  • Finnish: louhintateho — number of hashes
  • French: taux de hachage — number of hashes