Publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies have significantly increased their share of the network's hash rate, with the total hash rate of these miners now reaching 318.09 EH/s by the end of 2024. This represents over 35% of Bitcoin's total hash rate, a noticeable rise from the previous year's 21% share.
Companies such as IREN, CLSK, RIOT, and MARA have reported more than 100% year-on-year growth in their hash rate, highlighting the expanding influence of public entities in the Bitcoin mining sector. The increase emphasizes the strategic advancements and investments made by these companies.