The fresh release of an ASIC machine can either be good, or bad for a blockchain’s economy and overall health. Due to the release of the Bitmain Z9, I’ve been seeing this topic appear once again, and I figured it was a good time to do a write-up. What Is Read more…
Equihash is amongst the biggest and best algorithm’s created, but there’s only one problem. It’s mathematics fueling it’s way’s of encryption have been “cracked”, as ASIC machines are in production, and in will soon be in transit to it’s wealthy investors. What Is Equihash? Equihash is the all-mighty ASIC(Application Specific Read more…
When I had first started getting into the world of blockchain mining, USB miners caught my eye. A simple, cheap, plug and play solution that mines and generates Bitcoin. Sounds great right? Not so much… Here’s why they look like an attractive option, and why you might want stay away Read more…
Just like any standard cable that carry’s power, SATA to MOLEX power adapters can and will catch fire if left in an inappropriate situation. However, cheaply made(often from china) versions have been known to ignite, due to an internal ark(improper connection between 2 wires). Here’s what you can do to Read more…
After stumbling onto Craigslist, and finding an incredibly cheap GTX 970, I knew I was in for an adventure. I picked up the card from the seller, brought it home and attempted to get it hashing. To no surprise, I struggled getting it to work along side my two other Read more…
I knew nothing about GPU mining, let alone what a safe mining temperature is. After my first fifteen minutes of mining, Claymore’s Miner was showing a steady 87c. That’s not a bad temperature, is it? Yikes, I was wrong. Your GPU’s temperature is more important than you think, here’s what Read more…
The void was a quiet place… Then boom, a bright light called “Ethereum” exploded, creating the galaxy, and many others, we all know and love(Ubiq, Stratum, etc). Ever since I noticed light had finally re-shined down onto cryptocurrency(very late), I knew I had to build myself a rig. With a Read more…