Coders on a smaller cryptocurrency protocol are showing why expansion might not be so easy for Bitmain, a mining giant that’s soon to file for an IPO.
Before the ‘Bomb’ Hits: Why the Race Is on to Alter Ethereum’s Economics
At least six proposals have been recently put forth, all of which could change the economics of the ethereum blockchain if enacted.
Vietnam Inches Closer to Suspending Imports of Cryptocurrency Miners
The country’s central bank has agreed to a proposed suspension of cryptocurrency miner imports, a local new source reported on Thursday.
Zcash Governance Panel Shoots Down Research on ASIC Resistance
Members of the zcash community have voted not to prioritize ASIC resistance.
Secret ASICs for the People: Obelisk Reveals Plan to Fight Big Miners
Chip manufacturers are making ASICs in secret, argues David Vorick. He wants new coin projects do the same โ and to give those chips to the community.
Crypto’s War On Miners? It Might Already Be Over
Months ago, savvy coders were taking an any-means-necessary approach to keeping big miners off their blockchains. Now, reality is setting in.
Tech Giant GMO to Roll Out World’s First 7nm Bitcoin Miner
Japanese IT giant GMO Internet says it will ship the world’s first bitcoin mining device based onย 7nm chips before November.
Grappling With Crypto Miners’ Existential Question: ASICs or GPUs?
ASICs offer security. GPUs offer decentralization. The answer might come down to your view of governments.
How to Fight the ASIC Mining Threat
Defending cryptocurrencies against the centralizing forces of ASIC mining chips requires more than coding fixes; human governance is also critical.
War On Miners? Maybe Not On This $2 Billion Blockchain
A proposal up for consideration on the ethereum classic blockchain could open the $2 billion network to a controversial type of mining hardware.
The Anti-ASIC Revolt: Just How Far Will Crypto’s Hardware War Go?
The arrival of more powerful mining hardware is splitting sentiment in major cryptocurrencies, with users taking sides over how best to respond.
Vitalik Opposes Fork to Disable Ethereum ASICs
The creator of ethereum is coming out against a proposal that would find the network altering its software to defend against powerful new miners.
Monero Fork Underway In Bid to Block Big Miners
A planned hard fork of privacy-centric cryptocurrency monero has just executed and the community is keenly observing the results.
Ethereum ASICs Are Here: What It Means and What’s Next
After weeks of speculation, Bitmain has announced an ASIC for ethereum mining, spurring the developer community into action to try and block its use.
Intel Wants to Patent a Bitcoin Mining Hardware ‘Accelerator’
Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.
The Crypto ‘Kill Switch’: Monero Is Going to War Against Big Miners
Big miners are eying monero as a next money-maker. The only problem? Developers are taking steps to keep them out entirely.