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Do All Proof-of-Work Cryptocurrencies Use the Same Difficulty Adjustment Period?

No, different Proof-of-Work cryptocurrencies use different difficulty adjustment periods. While Bitcoin uses 2,016 blocks (approx. two weeks), others, like Litecoin, may use a different block count, and some, like Ethereum Classic, may adjust every single block.

The choice depends on the desired block time and network stability goals.

How Does the Difficulty Target Adjust over Time in Bitcoin?
What Is the Approximate Time Period between Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustments?
How Is a Change in Bitcoin’s Difficulty Calculated and Implemented?
How Often Does Bitcoin Adjust Its Mining Difficulty?