Bitcoin hashrate hit all-time highs (~1,074 EH/s late 2025), driving difficulty up and per-rig revenue down. This forces consolidation: small miners exit, institutional operators dominate with economies of scale, long-term power contracts, and curtailment/grid stabilization revenue streams.
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Measure the protocol’s total value locked (TVL) and liquidity pools across DEXs. Low TVL or concentrated liquidity may lead to price manipulation or insolvency during market shocks. Check liquidity retention trends—sustained TVL growth indicates user confidence, while sudden drops hint at underlying risks.
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Chainlink’s Automation tool removes manual triggers for DApp smart contracts. It executes pre-defined actions (like liquidations in DeFi or reward distributions in NFT protocols) when on/off-chain conditions are met, eliminating human intervention. This makes DApps more efficient, reduces operational costs, and ensures 24/7 functionality, critical for round-the-clock Web3 services.
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