2026-01-08 02:30:34

Want to participate in mining with your regular home computer? This project built on the Bitcoin protocol offers an interesting answer. Using the RandomX anti-ASIC algorithm design, it allows every CPU to have a chance to participate in network maintenance, truly breaking free from the curse of hashrate arms races.

The total supply of the project is capped at 21 million coins, a number that sounds familiar—intended to echo the original "one person, one vote" principle. Zero barriers, low power consumption, decentralization—these ideals may sound somewhat idealistic, but in practical operation, they have gradually evolved into a community-driven model. Global miners maintain different nodes of the network independently, with no centralized control or pre-mined reserves.

From a technical perspective, the ability to participate using general-purpose processors means democratizing participation. You don't need to invest heavily in specialized mining hardware, nor worry about electricity costs crushing your profits. Can this design truly counteract the centralization trend of large mining pools? It depends on the ongoing engagement of the global community and the long-term stability of the network.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-10 23:48

Sounds great, but can RandomX really resist ASICs? I'm a bit skeptical...

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-09 03:32

Sounds good, but I'm worried it's just empty talk. How many can truly stick with it?

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AirdropChaser

· 01-09 00:46

Sounds good, but I have to say, this RandomX thing has been played out long ago. Can it really resist ASICs? Hehe, time will tell everything.

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CryptoComedian

· 01-08 03:00

Laughing and then crying, mining with a broken computer? I don't believe you. --- 20 million coins sounds familiar, but the familiar is often the most effective at cutting the leeks. --- Low power consumption and zero threshold sound great, but community-driven often just means no one is driving. --- RandomX algorithm sounds advanced, but basically it’s betting that global miners can all hold up. --- Today's meme king says: the trend of large mining pools centralization vs. idealistic communities. I bet on centralization winning. --- Oh no, another project claiming to "break the curse." How did the last one turn out? --- Can't electricity costs crush your profits? Brother, how much do you pay per kWh? Let me help you calculate this.

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TestnetFreeloader

· 01-08 02:59

Zero-threshold mining sounds good, but the key is not to become the next "Idealism Disillusionment" scene.

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-08 02:54

Sounds good, but can it really withstand the hash power of large mining pools? I'm a bit skeptical. I've heard of RandomX, but I'm worried it might still be optimized to death in the end. 20 million like BTC? This trick feels a bit familiar. Low-power mining sounds good, but reality is always tough. Community-driven sounds very romantic, but we'll see how long it can last. The biggest concern with this kind of thing is node centralization. Let's wait and see. Mining with a home computer? I just want to ask if it can be profitable.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 01-08 02:53

It sounds ideal, but big mining pools have already laid out their plans. Can it really be blocked?

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 01-08 02:43

Another story of "democratic mining"... sounds great, but large mining pools have long monopolized hash power in the shadows.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-08 02:36

Ha, it's the same old story... Democratization of CPU mining sounds wonderful, but can it really counteract the centralization of mining pools? Forget it, I'll just keep it on for now, my home computer is idle anyway. Wait, won't the 21 million coins really prevent inflation? Why do I always feel something's off... Always talking about democratization, but in the end, it's probably doomed to be controlled by big players. But the low power consumption is indeed a plus, much better than the killing spree of graphics cards. RandomX sounds impressive, but how long can it actually run? There are so many cases of blockchain projects crashing... Community-driven sounds very Web3, but does it really mean no one is managing it?

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-08 02:34

Real CPU mining? Sounds great, but will the big mining pools really willingly give up their share...

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