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November 26, 2013, 10:28:04 PM
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Peercoin(PPC) and Namecoin(NMC) uses SHA-256 hash algorithm just like Bitcoin.Is it possible to use bitcoin mining hardwares to mine PPC and NMC?
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The network tries to produce one block per 10 minutes. It does this by automatically adjusting how difficult it is to produce blocks.
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November 26, 2013, 10:36:56 PM
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Uhhhh I would think so
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November 26, 2013, 11:03:56 PM
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Yes you can use BTC Asics on any SHA Alt Coin.
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