And?  Is this quote of me your way of saying your done with this conversation?

You make a statement as "FACT" that no algorithm can be truly ASIC/FPGA resistant.  I showed you there is proof to make an algorithm [Not resistant] to ASIC's and FPGA's BUT put them on an even keel with GPU's.  You even linked a video titled, "Can't Win" after making a statement that's NOT FACT.  What's the purpose behind such a video?  If it was to say, "There's no hope."  I've provided support there is hope.  In fact, there's a solution.  Probably several solutions.  If you linked the video for the purpose of rubbing in what you THOUGHT was a winning argument, then you're just as guilty of not "communicating" but simply shilling [With sarcasm; whether ignorantly or knowingly] for BITMAIN.

You say you have GPU's.  If so, one would think you would STAND against BITMAIN's efforts to have CENTRALIZED control of yet ANOTHER PoW algorithm.  Which, in turn, would give them another coin(s) to have a Composite position on coin(s) that do not fork away from ASIC's.  Translation:  They will have control of mining AND speculation (trading) of another coin(s), such as ZEC and KOMODO.

I really wish miners would take the time to do research and UNDERSTAND the opportunity DECENTRALIZED crypto currencies with DECENTRALIZED mining has given us to potentially change the world in a POSITIVE way to give WE THE PEOPLE our freedoms back.  That freedom is threatened when we have the number one manufacturer of ASIC's actively working to gain majority control of mining all major Proof of Work algorithms.  Yes, there's also an issue with centralized pools but that's another subject for another thread.

I was in the dark for the first couple of years in my mining endeavors.  I had to learn the truth the hard way.  I'm sharing what I've learned with those who are relatively new to mining or thinking about getting involved with mining.  Protecting "decentralization" IN ALL FORMS is what's important.  NOT PROFIT based on greed.  Remember, I used to be one who was blinded by his own greed for profit with no thought of the importance to keep a currency decentralized [In all forms] for the betterment of humanity.

Instead, you want to act like a smart-ass sharing Michael Jackson videos

"Bitmain's Pre-Mining Policy is a Gold Mine"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNg5yxlvvng

After watching that video, you'll see what I mean by BITMAIN mining [so-called "testing"] Z9 mini's before shipping them off to those who purchased for August/September delivery.  However, I'm smart enough to do the math to KNOW BETTER.  The hash rate required for that kind of revenue would have to be exponential.  The only answer for that amount of hash rate is a Z9 (not mini) mining at 30k to 40k sol's each.  They are selling crumbs (Z9 mini) to useful idiots blinded by their own greed and believing the BITMAIN ILLUSION.

I can show even more research I've done but why should I?  You're not interested...  You apparently don't want to communicate.

Still no mention of PROG PoW?  

Ignoring it?  

You have Z9 or Z9 mini?  

If so, concerned about your investment getting bricked?  

Don't want to SEE potential writing on the wall for Z9 or Z9 mini?

Bye!

Truth is, you don't want to communicate.  You only want to "shill."

I show you PROG PoW and you don't even make a comment about it.  Instead, you want to act like a smart-ass sharing Michael Jackson videos instead of solutions to Centralized Mining like PROG PoW.

And that's your comeback?  Really?

I sure didn't say your opinion didn't matter.  Apparently, you must think so.

I'm simply saying, "YOU'RE WRONG."

Cause they are...  Just as Monero's hash rate went from over 1 billion down to 150 million after their fork; you will see the same thing with ZEC hash rate if and/or when they decide to fork.  I pay attention to a LOT of things in the network (mining addresses, hash rates, etc...) and can read between the lines.  You're simply supporting the illusion that once deceived me.

OR

You're simply another BITMAIN proxy on here shilling and performing damage control.

You're as naive as you sound.  Did ANYTHING in that post imply "will" [As in "future" tense]?  Hell no...  You're argument is just a speculative as mine.  However, I've been in this game long enough to KNOW how Bitmain works.

If you wish to remain a "useful idiot" of Bitmain's, be my guest.

You don't get it, do you...  OR you DO get it and know full well what I'm talking about and simply attempting "damage control" for BITMAIN.

BITMAIN slips up and admits they have it BUT YOU WILL NEVER SEE IT. Turns out you are one of many Bitmain "Useful Idiots."  OR you are a hired sponsor/employee for Bitmain.  Which is it?

For those just arriving:  Scroll up to my previous posts (#845 and #846) to see screen shots posted of Bitmain Co-Owner admitting to having a Z9 (not mini) that's 3 to 4 times higher hash rate [Depending on whether or not it's over clocked, I'm sure].

interesting project... if it's real.

This would be nice to put in my cellar (cool) but then it needs wifi.

I wonder why you can buy shipping for €80 extra?

China chips almost for free to europe so why adding the extra €80 if you only need 1 device?

Here I found something interesting randomly:

"Dr. Randy Huang, FPGA Architect, Intel Programmable Solutions Group, and one of the co-authors, states, “Deep learning is the most exciting field in AI because we have seen the greatest advancement and the most applications driven by deep learning. While AI and DNN research favors using GPUs, we found that there is a perfect fit between the application domain and Intel’s next generation FPGA architecture. We looked at upcoming FPGA technology advances, the rapid pace of innovation in DNN algorithms, and considered whether future high-performance FPGAs will outperform GPUs for next-generation DNNs. Our research found that FPGA performs very well in DNN research and can be applicable in research areas such as AI, big data or machine learning which requires analyzing large amounts of data. The tested Intel Stratix 10 FPGA outperforms the GPU when using pruned or compact data types versus full 32 bit floating point data (FP32). In addition to performance, FPGAs are powerful because they are adaptable and make it easy to implement changes by reusing an existing chip which lets a team go from an idea to prototype in six months—versus 18 months to build an ASIC.”"


That was from last year.  In fact, more than a year ago.  Bitmain is going after AI.  AI is deeplearning.  Self driving cars.  Recognition software.  Billions of dollars. 

Bitmain is going to eat NVIDIAs lunch.  I would invest in Bitmain if I still was in finance.

I may have edited some other points while you were creating your post.

Yeah, I saw the writing on the wall in mid January, 2016 and sold.  I did keep 7 of them just in case Bitcoin were to moon; and it did to $20,000K.  Now, I gave those 7 x S7's to my dad.  I also gave him eight 6 card R9 380 rigs (they're old) while helping him build a mining closet.  Which see:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2865914.0

EDIT:  By the way, CAPS were only for emphasis, Bro.  Not yelling at you by any means, Sir.  Much respect... 

Hi cryptotore, I "respectfully" request to please refrain from "off the rails," Sir.


No problem...




Ohhhh ya thats right, you cant make your money back off them ASIC coins anymore because of the difficulty have ramped up so much. So you want to come and ruin Zcash’s difficulty with ASICs to make a quick buck and act like its the future of mining.  I'm HERE to tell you, that QUICK buck is an ILLUSION.

As you KNOW, I've been in the space for a while and have had a LOT of experience with BITMAIN.  My LAST round of ASIC's I bought from them was 42 x Bitmain S7's in late 2015.  All of which I sold in February 2016 and never looked back.  I USED to be the one to DEFEND them when they were attacked by others and I believe you KNOW this.  THEN I TOOK THE RED PILL AND WOKE UP in February, 2016!!!  I did a LOT of research and weighing pros and cons of GPU versus ASIC.  ASIC would be fine "IF" {and it's a big if} the manufacturing of ASIC's were not CENTRALIZED, if governments did not pose a risk of banning ASIC's when they are shipped into their country, [GPU's are not so easily banned; as they have multiple purposes], and manufacturers pulling shenanigans in regards to better hardware while selling the scraps to unwary greedy driven miners trying to make a buck while being oblivious to the true "end" of what Bitmain works towards.  Which is lining their own pockets at the expense of unwary individuals who are being seriously taken advantage of.

The attack you were the victim of is described in detail here

https://medium.com/@s3yfullah/hacking-cryptocurrency-miners-with-osint-techniques-677bbb3e0157

TL;DR: Exposing your mining rigs to the internet without first changing user/pass is asking to be robbed.

It is really easy to find machine like yours on IoT search engines such as Shodan. Beware!