# What is mining?

By [Untitled](https://paragraph.com/@0xe6b0faaf99439304402263dd993494bad130ca56) · 2021-11-04

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Mining is the process of using mining software to safely add each block to the existing blockchain. After the block is safely added, a new digital cryptocurrency unit will be released. Miners can inject these units directly back into the market.

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