[ANN] KARLSEN (KLS) - GPU PoW - Kaspa Fork with kHeavyHash ASIC Resistance

[karlsennetwork]

Hardfork Announcement: Transition to KarlsenHashV2 on Mainnet on 13.09.2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC ⛓

We are excited to announce the upcoming hardfork on the Karlsen Network Mainnet, introducing the world’s first FishHash implementation in Rust and Go with a 1bps DAG. This hardfork will transition our network from KarlsenHashV1 to KarlsenHashV2, incorporating the new FishHashPlus 🐟➕algorithm. After extensive development and testing, we are now prepared to implement this significant upgrade.

Hardfork Details:
- Block Height: The hardfork is scheduled to occur at block height 26962009 on the DAAScore, which is estimated to be reached on September 13, 2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC.
  
- New Hashing Algorithm: KarlsenHashV2 will utilize FishHashPlus, a highly secure algorithm inspired by Lolliedieb's FishHash whitepaper. This new algorithm is designed to be fully ASIC-resistant and move out FPGA hardware, fostering a more decentralized and equitable mining environment.

Node Update Requirement:

To ensure a smooth transition and continued participation in the network, all node operators must update their software to support KarlsenHashV2. We strongly recommend switching to the Rust node implementation for the following reasons: Performance, Scalability, Security.

<https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0>

How to Update:

For detailed instructions on how to update your node and start mining with KarlsenHashV2, please visit our official documentation here: https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/blob/main/Getting%20Started/Rust%20Full%20Node%20Installation.md

Exchanges and Pool Operators:

To ensure a smooth transition across the ecosystem, we will be informing all exchanges and mining pool operators in advance of the hardfork date.

Thank you for your ongoing support and participation in our decentralized community.


Essential Links for the Hardfork

- Rust Full Node: https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0

- Golang Full Node: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.1.0

- Official GPU Miner with Stratum: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-miner

- SRBmulti with KarlsenHashv2: https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi/releases

- Stratum Bridge: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-stratum-bridge/releases

- Karlsen Documentation: https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/tree/main

[malieuleu]

It's strange that this project hasn't died yet. Truly trash and a scam.

[karlsennetwork]

Hardfork Announcement: Critical bug fix release after testnet rehearsal with the community

We've recently realized that our previous method for difficulty adjustment isn't sufficient when a hardfork occurs, especially if the hashrate drops significantly. This situation necessitates rebuilding all releases, making it a mandatory update. Although this remains a single hardfork since we are still before the HF DAA score of `26962009`.

Please update your nodes in Mainnet to the following version:

- Rust Full Node: <https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.1.0>
- Golang Full Node: <https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.2.0>

It is important to do this before the HF DAA score `26962009` is reached on 13.09.2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC.

[karlsennetwork]

 — 12/09/2024 4:46 PM
Successful Hard Fork and Introduction of KarlsenHashV2 Algorithm ⚡

We are thrilled to announce that Karlsen Network has successfully completed a major hardfork, marking the introduction of our revolutionary KarlsenHashV2 algorithm. After 9 months of dedicated work—coding, testing, and thorough validation ⚗—this upgrade represents a monumental leap towards greater decentralization and network inclusivity. 👷‍♂️

KarlsenHashV2 was specifically designed to empower small GPU miners, making mining on our network more profitable for everyone, not just large players. This transition ensures a more distributed and resilient network, while reinforcing our commitment to decentralization. The algorithm is based on the FishHash 🐟 algorithm by Lolliedieb, the developer behind [Lolminer](https://github.com/Lolliedieb/lolMiner-releases/releases), which has proven to be extremely GPU-efficient.

We are especially grateful to IronFish Blockchain developers and Lolliedieb for their incredible work on this algorithm, which laid the foundation for KarlsenHashV2. 🧰

We are extremely proud of this achievement, as it is the first time a Kaspa-based BlockDAG has completed such a successful transition. This upgrade was a mandatory step for the exciting developments we have in store for Karlsen Network.

Now that this major milestone is behind us, our team is fully focused on expanding the Karlsen Network ecosystem. This includes integration with new exchanges and the Cosmos ecosystem, providing even more opportunities for growth and innovation. 🚀

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