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How security is managed in Cryptocurrencies with no mining possibility
I know pretty well how the bitcoin and ethereum blockchain works respectively, but I'm seeing a lot of new cryptocurrencies with no mining system. As far I'm aware the blockchain needs miners to give ...
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How to prevent ASIC mining for my new altcoin?
I want to create an altcoin that is a clone of Bitcoin. I want the mining to be ASIC resistant.
Are there any steps which I should include in my altcoin's mining algorithm to prevent ASIC mining?
Do I ...
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Are there algorithms that could be used for mining that resist acceleration with ASICs?
In my related question about mining algorithms that balance CPU and GPU it came up that such an algorithm would tremendously increase the incentive for people to create mining botnets. The prospect of ...
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