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August 19, 2013, 01:05:47 PM
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Can it be done? Has it been done?
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August 19, 2013, 01:09:59 PM
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Quote from: yrtrnc on August 19, 2013, 01:05:47 PM
Can it be done? Has it been done?

It is not easy as Scrypt mining requires more memory and access it often
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August 19, 2013, 03:05:47 PM
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Quote from: yrtrnc on August 19, 2013, 01:05:47 PM
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Scrypt requires significant onboard memory to process transactions. So it's more than a software hack, sorry buddy. Sad
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August 19, 2013, 03:14:47 PM
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FPGAs aren't mere software.

While scrypt in general might need some RAM added, Litecoin's scrypt can probably be done.
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August 19, 2013, 03:19:58 PM
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Quote from: Luke-Jr on August 19, 2013, 03:14:47 PM
FPGAs aren't mere software.

While scrypt in general might need some RAM added, Litecoin's scrypt can probably be done.

I know, I'm not saying it's impossible, it just won't be as effective as cheaper and more available options it's premise attempts to replace...
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November 17, 2013, 08:39:26 AM
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I heard bfl was gonna open source the fpga's . any news?
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