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Exploring the Impossibility of Decentralization

Grade school might tell you anything is possible. Complete and total decentralization, however, is not– at least sustainably. The premise that decentralization is impossible hinges on the fact that decentralization “experiments” such as Bitcoin have approached degrees...

Iran Approves Crypto Mining Framework Amid U.S. Sanctions

The Iran economic commission has approved a cryptocurrency mining regulatory mechanism. This is according to an announcement made by the nation’s Chamber of Commerce. The long-awaited framework is set to be tabled in parliament for formal consent and ratification as a...

China: Banning Cryptocurrency Mining?

Why China Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency Mining China is looking to ban cryptocurrency mining and regulators in the country are seeking public opinion on the matter. The nation is home to the world’s biggest mining-pools and hardware manufacturers. Its leadership is,...

Five of the Largest Crypto Mining Operations

May 12, 2018 | Mining

The Top 5 Largest Mining Operations in the World Mining is one of the core principles of the decentralized economy. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin rely on mining operations to verify transactions and approve their entry onto the blockchain. Cryptocurrency miners are...

ASIC, GPU and CPU Mining

Feb 24, 2018 | Mining

Rather than a rehash (pun intended) of the advantages and disadvantages of Proof of Work versus Proof of stake, we’re here to break down how CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs all play a key role in the mining process. Understanding the hardware behind Proof of Work is essential...