Smart contracts is a feature that is mentioned in almost every blockchain-related discussion. Indeed, the technology turned out to be extremely handy for many influential institutions and is widely considered to be the future of day to day transactions. However, it still produces a certain amount of confusion. In this article, we will tell everything important about smart contracts.

Read the full article here: https://minergate.com/blog/smart-contracts-in-blockchain-explained/

Dead coins are an actual burden for the cryptocurrency community. Not only do they result in substantial losses for miners and traders but they also leave a mark of unstable and fraudulent nature on the whole blockchain industry. The blockchain developers are precisely the people to deal with such issues, so they already came up with several solutions for the problem.

Read the full article here:https://minergate.com/blog/dead-coins-how-to-make-profit-on-them/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=channel

Dead coins are an actual burden for the cryptocurrency community. Not only do they result in substantial losses for miners and traders but they also leave a mark of unstable and fraudulent nature on the whole blockchain industry. The blockchain developers are precisely the people to deal with such issues, so they already came up with several solutions for the problem.

Read the full article here:https://minergate.com/blog/dead-coins-how-to-make-profit-on-them/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=channel

One of the latest trends for cryptocurrency and blockchain developers is making projects aimed at so-called developing countries. Limited access to the traditional banking system makes these markets favourable for the further development of various blockchain projects, which could improve conditions of life for many people there.
Read the full article here:https://minergate.com/blog/crypto-opportunities-for-developing-countries/

One of the latest trends for cryptocurrency and blockchain developers is making projects aimed at so-called developing countries. Limited access to the traditional banking system makes these markets favourable for the further development of various blockchain projects, which could improve conditions of life for many people there.
Read the full article here:https://minergate.com/blog/crypto-opportunities-for-developing-countries/

A recent update of Merriam-Webster's "Official Scrabble Players Dictionary" includes 300 new words and now contains words like "emoji", "facepalm" and finally adds a widely used two-letter word that Scrabble fans have been waiting to use for decades: "OK".

This update shows that Scrabble is evolving alongside the English language. It also shows that cryptocurrencies are steadily becoming an important part of common people’s life as a word "bitcoin" is now also included in a dictionary of the worldwide popular game with a huge fan base, which gatherers tournaments all over the world.

Obviously, the modernization of Scrabble’s lexicon couldn’t happen without including the "Bitcoin" word. "Blockchain" and "cryptocurrency" are not the words for the future anymore as soon as cryptocurrencies increasingly affect the lives of ordinary people, being an integral part of the modern financial sector, IT and science.

A recent update of Merriam-Webster's "Official Scrabble Players Dictionary" includes 300 new words and now contains words like "emoji", "facepalm" and finally adds a widely used two-letter word that Scrabble fans have been waiting to use for decades: "OK".

This update shows that Scrabble is evolving alongside the English language. It also shows that cryptocurrencies are steadily becoming an important part of common people’s life as a word "bitcoin" is now also included in a dictionary of the worldwide popular game with a huge fan base, which gatherers tournaments all over the world.

Obviously, the modernization of Scrabble’s lexicon couldn’t happen without including the "Bitcoin" word. "Blockchain" and "cryptocurrency" are not the words for the future anymore as soon as cryptocurrencies increasingly affect the lives of ordinary people, being an integral part of the modern financial sector, IT and science.

Cryptocurrencies, as we all know, are not secured with some stable assets, however, they’ve got a value and an exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar, which is accepted as a worldwide common currency. That makes them volatile and inconvenient for daily transactions. The adoption of stablecoins comes up as a necessity as the decentralized economy becomes mainstream.

Read the full article here: https://minergate.com/blog/stablecoins-what-are-they-and-what-perspectives-they-have/

Cryptocurrencies, as we all know, are not secured with some stable assets, however, they’ve got a value and an exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar, which is accepted as a worldwide common currency. That makes them volatile and inconvenient for daily transactions. The adoption of stablecoins comes up as a necessity as the decentralized economy becomes mainstream.

Read the full article here: https://minergate.com/blog/stablecoins-what-are-they-and-what-perspectives-they-have/

Dear miners,

We are glad to introduce the Beta version of MinerGate xFast CLI Miner, which underwent a serious upgrade to provide higher performance to MinerGate users.

Updated mining engine is the next step forward to provide our users with the best possible mining experience, promoting its future mass adoption. With this improved codebase, we aim to exceed the current benchmarks of computation speed for MinerGate’s clients’ devices. Combined with existing MinerGate Pro merged mining pool for ASIC miners, this new updated engine provides users with an ultimately increased hashrates.

For the updated mining codebase, MinerGate’s internal benchmarks have indicated the following performance improvements:

Up to 20% higher hashrate for CryptoNote/CryptoNight-based coins (XMR, XMO, BCN, FCN, XDN, AEON) compared to the open-source solutions*;
Up to 100% higher hashrate for CryptoNight-based coins (XMO, BCN, FCN) mining on legacy hardware compared to our previous version.
We are pleased to invite you to test the Beta-version of MinerGate’s updated mining engine and enjoy the new mining experience with higher performance. This testing period is also an opportunity for you to contribute to the stability of MinerGate xFast and speed up the further developments. Feel free to share your feedback in our blog and on the forum.

A Beta version of the updated xFast Mining Engine is currently available only for CLI Mining software. After all tests, with the next version’s release, we will provide you with a more easy-to-use GUI mining solution.

Our support service is ready to help you in case any questions appear. Feel free to contact us 24/7 – support@minergate.com

*XMRig CPU miner v.2.6.4, XMRig NVidia GPU miner (CUDA 9) v.2.7.0, XMRig NVidia GPU miner (CUDA v.2.7.0, XMRig AMD GPU miner v.2.7.3, XMR-stak v.2.4.7

Dear miners,

We are glad to introduce the Beta version of MinerGate xFast CLI Miner, which underwent a serious upgrade to provide higher performance to MinerGate users.

Updated mining engine is the next step forward to provide our users with the best possible mining experience, promoting its future mass adoption. With this improved codebase, we aim to exceed the current benchmarks of computation speed for MinerGate’s clients’ devices. Combined with existing MinerGate Pro merged mining pool for ASIC miners, this new updated engine provides users with an ultimately increased hashrates.

For the updated mining codebase, MinerGate’s internal benchmarks have indicated the following performance improvements:

Up to 20% higher hashrate for CryptoNote/CryptoNight-based coins (XMR, XMO, BCN, FCN, XDN, AEON) compared to the open-source solutions*;
Up to 100% higher hashrate for CryptoNight-based coins (XMO, BCN, FCN) mining on legacy hardware compared to our previous version.
We are pleased to invite you to test the Beta-version of MinerGate’s updated mining engine and enjoy the new mining experience with higher performance. This testing period is also an opportunity for you to contribute to the stability of MinerGate xFast and speed up the further developments. Feel free to share your feedback in our blog and on the forum.

A Beta version of the updated xFast Mining Engine is currently available only for CLI Mining software. After all tests, with the next version’s release, we will provide you with a more easy-to-use GUI mining solution.

Our support service is ready to help you in case any questions appear. Feel free to contact us 24/7 – support@minergate.com

*XMRig CPU miner v.2.6.4, XMRig NVidia GPU miner (CUDA 9) v.2.7.0, XMRig NVidia GPU miner (CUDA v.2.7.0, XMRig AMD GPU miner v.2.7.3, XMR-stak v.2.4.7

In our new blog post, learn everything about #mining the most popular CryptoNote coins such as Monero (XMR), Bytecoin (BCN), AEON Coin (AEON), Electroneum (ETN).
https://minergate.com/blog/cryptonote-mining-overview/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=channel

In our new blog post, learn everything about #mining the most popular CryptoNote coins such as Monero (XMR), Bytecoin (BCN), AEON Coin (AEON), Electroneum (ETN).
https://minergate.com/blog/cryptonote-mining-overview/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=channel

Dear miners,

We are glad to inform you, that recent issues with Bytecoin withdrawals were finally solved. Starting from now you can transfer all your BCN funds to the Freewallet and operate them off-chain as any other supported cryptocurrency.

Dear miners,

We are glad to inform you, that recent issues with Bytecoin withdrawals were finally solved. Starting from now you can transfer all your BCN funds to the Freewallet and operate them off-chain as any other supported cryptocurrency.

The Bitfury Group , the largest full-service blockchain technology company, announced the start of production of the new Bitcoin mining ASIC chips. Called “Bitfury Clarke”, this 14nm chip is fully customized for SHA256 mining. Thanks to its specific architecture, this new ASIC chip is meant to provide both higher performance and energy efficiency. It can execute a hashrate up to 120 GH/s with just 55 mJ/GH efficiency rate.

Aside from selling Bitfury Clarke chipsets, Bitfury is integrating Bitfury Clarke into its other industry-leading bitcoin mining hardware, including its mining servers and BlockBoxes. Clarke will also be used in bitcoin-mining facilities in Canada, Norway, Iceland and the Republic of Georgia.

Bitfury Clarke is the sixth generation of Bitcoin mining hardware, provided by the Bitfury Group. With their previous hardware and software products, Bitfury Group assumed a position of the world largest Bitcoin mining company.

“Bitfury is looking at all factors, including silicon packaging, chip efficiency, optimal power distribution, cooling construction when designing the mining hardware,” said Valery Vavilov, CEO of Bitfury.

The Bitfury Group , the largest full-service blockchain technology company, announced the start of production of the new Bitcoin mining ASIC chips. Called “Bitfury Clarke”, this 14nm chip is fully customized for SHA256 mining. Thanks to its specific architecture, this new ASIC chip is meant to provide both higher performance and energy efficiency. It can execute a hashrate up to 120 GH/s with just 55 mJ/GH efficiency rate.

Aside from selling Bitfury Clarke chipsets, Bitfury is integrating Bitfury Clarke into its other industry-leading bitcoin mining hardware, including its mining servers and BlockBoxes. Clarke will also be used in bitcoin-mining facilities in Canada, Norway, Iceland and the Republic of Georgia.

Bitfury Clarke is the sixth generation of Bitcoin mining hardware, provided by the Bitfury Group. With their previous hardware and software products, Bitfury Group assumed a position of the world largest Bitcoin mining company.

“Bitfury is looking at all factors, including silicon packaging, chip efficiency, optimal power distribution, cooling construction when designing the mining hardware,” said Valery Vavilov, CEO of Bitfury.

Today we are excited to announce our official media partner – Coinspeaker, reputable and influential news outlet, covering the most vivid topics on the blockchain, crypto, and fintech. Founded in 2014, Coinspeaker now is providing high-quality content to 450,000 unique visitors per month.

Thanks to the new partnership, press releases, the latest news, and the most important updates will be more accessible to the general public. Don’t miss our next exclusive interview with the CEO of MinerGate, Claude Lecomte, which is to come out in the nearest future.

MinerGate team believes that co-operation, co-creativity, and co-working make companies more potent in a world of rapidly developing technologies. Partnership with Coinspeaker will move us towards the common goal of popularizing cryptocurrency and make the crypto world accessible to everyone.

Today we are excited to announce our official media partner – Coinspeaker, reputable and influential news outlet, covering the most vivid topics on the blockchain, crypto, and fintech. Founded in 2014, Coinspeaker now is providing high-quality content to 450,000 unique visitors per month.

Thanks to the new partnership, press releases, the latest news, and the most important updates will be more accessible to the general public. Don’t miss our next exclusive interview with the CEO of MinerGate, Claude Lecomte, which is to come out in the nearest future.

MinerGate team believes that co-operation, co-creativity, and co-working make companies more potent in a world of rapidly developing technologies. Partnership with Coinspeaker will move us towards the common goal of popularizing cryptocurrency and make the crypto world accessible to everyone.

There have been many algorithms discussed and proposed over the years in the cryptocurrency space. There are many arguments for and against each Proof-of-Work algorithm, however, we’ll discuss two most widely known of them – CryptoNight and EquiHash.
Read the full article here: https://minergate.com/blog/cryptonight-vs-equihash/