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POC - Changing Consensus with Hard disk

23 Dec 2019 5 minute read 4 comments Diskcoin

No matter how the future blockchain develops, it will never be possible to bypass the eternally unchanged level of Token. The value of Token originates from the resources consumed by mining rather than the concept of ideology. This is the current sta...

Is Bitcoin throwing my cow into the volcano?

21 Dec 2019 2 minute read 3 comments paragism

Cover Image Source – Digitally re-mastered by the author Since antiquity, people associated volcanoes with their socio-religious belief. Volcanoes were worshipped in many places and people threw all sort of things into the fire of volcanoes to appeas...

LXR Hash For Dummies [Explained]

20 Dec 2019 5 minute read 2 comments CryptoMoneyMaker

Let’s face it, mining algorithms can be very difficult to understand, especially if you are not technically sound! Furthermore, the LXR Hash algorithm is probably one of the most difficult to fully comprehend! However, you need not worry as I will do...

Chinese Company Valarhash Launches Mining Products Linked to 9% of Bitcoin Hash Rate

20 Dec 2019 1 minute read 0 comments MinerUpdate

This insight piece was originally published in crypto mining publication MinerUpdate. Subscribe here for the latest updates. A recently launched Chinese company has burst onto the Bitcoin mining scene with several services that link the company to ov...

Mining Leader Interview Series – Poolin COO Chris Zhu

20 Dec 2019 11 minute read 2 comments MinerUpdate

MINING IN CHINA VERSUS OVERSEAS, BITCOIN VERSUS BITCOIN CASH, AND THE MINING POOL BATTLE FOR DOMINANCE This interview was originally published in crypto mining publication MinerUpdate. Subscribe here for the latest updates. In November 2019, Mine...

MinerMovements #1

18 Dec 2019 3 minute read 0 comments MinerUpdate

This MinerMovements edition was originally sent to subscribers of the MinerUpdate newsletter. You can subscribe here. Bitcoin Miners Still Profitable, Bitmain Strategy Shuffle, & Monero Moves to CPU Mining Welcome to the first edition of what will be...

Majority of Bitcoin Miners Profitable at Current Prices According to CoinShares Research

16 Dec 2019 4 minute read 3 comments MinerUpdate

This insight piece was originally published in MinerUpdate. Subscribe here for the latest updates. CoinShares publish their latest research report analysing the state of the Bitcoin mining industry. In addition to a higher share of hash rate in China...

Bitmain Unveils New Strategies At Chengdu Event

13 Dec 2019 3 minute read 1 comment MinerUpdate

This insight piece was originally posted in MinerUpdate.com. Subscribe here for the latest updates. Bitmain introduces new options to existing customers at an exclusive Chengdu event as competition intensifies in the Bitcoin ASIC business. Fastblock...

Bitcoin Mining in 2020 and How the Next Halving will Impact Its Profitability (Part 1)

11 Dec 2019 3 minute read 4 comments cam_elica_24

Image Source: World Economic Forum On October 18, the 18 millionth Bitcoin was mined, which translates to around 85% of the total bitcoin supply, which is capped at 21 million only. Following the new milestone, the world’s number one cryptocurrency...

Power Efficient Hardware Dominates Bitcoin Mining in Q3 As Hardware Arms Race Unfolds

5 Dec 2019 2 minute read 2 comments MinerUpdate

TokenInsight’s latest Q3 mining report highlights that power-efficient hardware has outperformed in tougher mining conditions. Despite tighter miner profit margins and rising hash rate and difficulty, an arms race to release the most power-efficient...