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2024-05-28 05:04:29

ASIC — Mining or Resistance

Monero's approach to mining differs significantly from Bitcoin's.

Here's why ASIC-resistant Monero mining is better or more decentralized than Bitcoin's ASIC mining.
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Pros of ASIC-resistant Monero Mining

Equal Access
Monero's RandomX algorithm is designed to be ASIC-resistant, favoring general-purpose CPUs, making mining more accessible to everyday users.

Decentralization
With CPUs, the network avoids centralization by large ASIC farms, ensuring a more distributed mining landscape.

Security
Diverse miner participation reduces the risk of 51% attacks since power isn't concentrated in a few hands.

Innovation
Encourages the development of more efficient algorithms for general-purpose hardware, promoting broader tech advancements.

Cons of ASIC-resistant Monero Mining

Lower Efficiency
CPUs are less efficient compared to ASICs in terms of hash power per watt, potentially leading to higher energy consumption for the same hash rate.

Market Volatility
The lack of specialized hardware can make mining profitability more sensitive to market fluctuations.

Bitcoin's ASIC Mining Pros

High Efficiency
ASICs are optimized for SHA-256, making Bitcoin mining highly efficient in terms of power consumption and hash rate.

Stability
A more predictable mining landscape due to specialized, stable hardware and established mining farms.

Bitcoin's ASIC Mining Cons

Centralization
Mining is dominated by a few large players with substantial resources to afford ASICs, leading to potential centralization.

Entry Barriers
High costs of ASICs prevent average users from participating, reducing overall network decentralization.

In sum: Monero's approach with RandomX promotes a more decentralized and inclusive mining ecosystem compared to Bitcoin's ASIC-dominated environment, despite some trade-offs in efficiency.

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Ressources:

Mining Centralization Poses Risks To Bitcoin, Yet Optimism Remains
https://crypto.ro/en/news/mining-centralization-poses-risks-to-bitcoin-yet-optimism-remains/

Monero(XMR) RandomX PoW Algorithm Explained
https://ruisiang.medium.com/monero-xmr-randomx-pow-algorithm-explained-d3cf95619717

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