[2016-05-15] Bitcoin Core Threatens a Hard Fork over Asicboost Mining Optimi...

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Bitcoin Core Threatens a Hard Fork over Asicboost Mining Optimization

Peter Todd, backed by Matt Corallo, has proposed hard-fork changes to the bitcoin network to make “useless” patent pending algorithmic improvements which give mining an Asicboost of 20%, leading to increased profits of some $30 million if used by one of the biggest mining pools.

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bitcoin-core-threatens-hard-fork-asicboost-mining-optimization/