# Hash Rate

> How much total computing power is securing a proof-of-work network like Bitcoin.

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## Definition

Hash rate measures how many guesses per second the entire network of mining computers is making in its search for the next block. Higher hash rate means more competition and more security.

A falling hash rate can be a sign that mining is no longer profitable for some operators, often after a price drop. A sharp rise can mean new hardware coming online.

## Related terms

- [Mining](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/mining): Using computers to add new transactions to a blockchain and earn newly created coins as a reward.
- [Proof of Work](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/proof-of-work): A way to secure a blockchain by making computers do a lot of calculation. Used by Bitcoin.
- [Bitcoin](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/bitcoin): The first cryptocurrency. A digital money you can send anywhere in the world without a bank, secured by a network of computers.

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