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BitMain Hardware Documentation
Research Links ASIC datasheet – BM1384 – Local Copy ASIC datasheet – BM1385 – Local Copy
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SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash Algorithm In JavaScript
SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash Algorithm – in JavaScript
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Mining Hardware Companies
This is the page where I will keep track of the cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturers. Flashashing – resells many different brands SMART Miner 3.0 Ultimate Rack Mount 50TH/s Bitcoin Miner – MinersLab – English electronics: Run away! – uses 16nm technology so will not be much different in efficiency than current Read more…
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Mining CryptoCurrency using Javascript
These are interesting articles on how cryptocurrency is being mined using javascript. Some are up front but others are more sneaky. Research Links Block mining scripts with Anti-WebMiner for Windows New URL shortner mines crypto currency in browser while you wait for redirection First Chrome extension with JavaScript Crypto Miner Read more…
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BackPage is now using BitCoin
Backpage classifieds has been cut off from using the credit card system. In order to survive they have been forced to use a substitute. It appears they chose BitCoin. Research Links Paxful: How to pay for backpage advertisement BuyBPCredits.com
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Cryptocurrency Mining Calculators – evaluate mining economics of cryptocurrencies
Evaluate the mining economics of various types of cryptocurrencies. Which cryptocurrency will survive and which will not? No one can know for sure. Thus you must play a wider field. These online calculators can help you quickly evaluate if you want to point your mining hardware at a different cryptocurrency.
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Remittance Bank Payment Wires to Bitmain Blocked? A Discussion with MrX
This is a conversation whose most important point is about the possibility that the remittance banks are blocking payments to the ASIC based cryptocurrency miner manufacturer Bitmain. Any one who reads this who has information on this topic is encouraged to comment. MrX: I just got a letter from the bank Read more…
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Tracking the Progress and Practicality of Introduction of Semiconductor Products
In reaction to this article: GMO Internet to Enter Bitcoin Mining Business with 7nm BitCoin Hashing Chip The press release claims that GMO Internet will field a 7nm based miner chip in 2017. I consulted with one of my friends who is an IC design engineer. He steered me to Read more…
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Using 480 Volt Electric Service with Bitmain Crypto Currency Miners
Industrial machinery often uses 480 Volt 3 phase services. The problem is Bitmain power supplies specify 240 Volts. One of the phase legs to ground is 277 Volts which is probably too much for the supply input to take. What is the solution? This is the page where I research Read more…
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Bitmain BM1385 ASIC for BitCoin Sha256 Hashing
Research Links BM1285 DataSheet BitMain manual and firmware