[ANN] Scorbits (SCO) — SHA-256 PoW — CPU Mining — Open Source

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SCORBITS (SCO)
SHA-256 Proof of Work — Independent Blockchain — Open Source
"Resistance of time as proof of trust"

What is Scorbits?

Scorbits (SCO) is an independent SHA-256 Proof of Work cryptocurrency. Fully open source, CPU-minable, and built without shortcuts. No ICO. No venture capital. No artificial pumps. The code is public, the blockchain is auditable, and anyone can participate — as a miner, a node operator, or a contributor.

Launch — Today

Scorbits is built from scratch. Every line of code, every parameter, every design decision was made with one goal: build something that lasts. There is no pre-mined advantage for insiders, no early access for investors, no hidden allocation. The blockchain launches today, and every participant starts from the same point — the first block is waiting to be mined. Not by us. By you.

There is no shortage of projects that chase attention and disappear within months. Scorbits is built for the opposite — a network designed to grow slowly, honestly, and to still be running in ten years. Its value will not come from hype. It will come from the people who choose to build it with us, block by block.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Algorithm	SHA-256 (Proof of Work)
Max supply	99,000,000 SCO
Block reward	11 SCO
Block time	~3 minutes
Halving interval	Every 840,000 blocks
Difficulty adjustment	Every 5 blocks
Transaction fee	0.1% to Treasury
Premine	11,000,000 SCO (11.1%) — development and infrastructure

Links

Website | Whitepaper EN | Whitepaper FR | GitHub


How to mine

Download the miner at scorbits.com/mine — available for Windows, Linux and macOS. No configuration needed, just enter your SCO address and start mining immediately.

SHA-256 ASIC miners can connect via any community Stratum pool compatible with the Scorbits network.


Roadmap

Stage	Objective	Status
Launch	Blockchain, CPU mining, explorer, wallet, community space	Completed
Phase 2	External nodes, P2P network, direct SCO purchase	In progress
Phase 3	First exchange listing	Planned
Phase 4	ASIC support, community Stratum pools	Planned

Scorbits (SCO) — SHA-256 Proof of Work — scorbits.com — info@scorbits.com

[Yousse]

[Development Update — Launch Day Report]

Scorbits launched yesterday. Here is a full transparent report of what happened and what was fixed.


Issue #1 — Miner sync
The CLI miner was not automatically switching to the next block when another miner found one first. Fixed: the miner now polls the server every 3 seconds and switches immediately.


Issue #2 — Difficulty not updating
Manual difficulty changes via the JSON file were not reflected in memory after restart. Fixed: a secure admin route now updates difficulty directly in memory without restarting the service.


Issue #3 — P2P validation flaw (critical)
A miner was submitting blocks through the P2P protocol with insufficient difficulty, bypassing the HTTP validation layer. The P2P node was not verifying difficulty at all. Fixed: the node now strictly validates that every block hash meets the current network difficulty before acceptance. Blocks that do not comply are rejected immediately and logged.


Issue #4 — Anti-spike bypass
The anti-spike relied on the miner's submitted timestamp instead of the server's real clock, allowing it to be bypassed. Fixed: the server now uses its own clock exclusively.
Current state


Network is stable. Difficulty is managed in real time. All attack vectors identified during launch have been patched. The full fix history is visible on GitHub.
We thank everyone who stayed through this rough start. This is what open source looks like — imperfect at launch, stronger every hour.
— Scorbits Team

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[Official Announcement — Scorbits Hard Fork Plan]




What is a Hard Fork?

A hard fork is a fundamental change to the blockchain protocol that is not backward compatible. All nodes and miners must upgrade to the new version at a specific block height. Blocks mined before the fork remain valid — only new blocks follow the new rules.

Why a Hard Fork is Necessary

The current Scorbits hash function uses a custom string-based SHA-256 format:
SHA256(index + timestamp + transactions + previousHash + nonce + minerAddress)
While functional and secure, this format is incompatible with standard ASIC firmware and the Stratum mining protocol used by professional hardware (Antminer, Whatsminer, etc.). These devices require the Bitcoin-standard 80-byte block header format:
SHA256d(version + previousHash + merkleRoot + timestamp + bits + nonce)
This incompatibility means that regardless of how many Stratum pools are created, no standard ASIC will ever be able to mine Scorbits in its current form. To unlock ASIC mining and full Stratum compatibility, a protocol-level change is required.

What Will Change After the Hard Fork

Hash function: custom string SHA-256 → standard SHA256d (double SHA-256 on 80-byte header)
Block header: adds version field, merkleRoot for transactions
Difficulty encoding: string-based zero prefix → standard compact bits format (like Bitcoin)
Stratum compatibility: full support for standard ASIC firmware
All existing parameters remain unchanged: 11 SCO reward, 840,000 block halving, 99M max supply, 3-minute target, 0.1% fees


What Will NOT Change

All balances and wallet addresses remain valid
All SCO already mined remain in holders' wallets
The blockchain history (all blocks before the fork) remains intact and visible
The project name, ticker, supply, and economic model stay identical


Consequences for Current Miners

CPU miners using the current CLI must download the updated miner after the fork
The new miner will be available on scorbits.com/mine before the fork date
Mining after the fork with the old miner will result in rejected blocks
A transition period will be announced with clear instructions


Consequences for Node Operators

All nodes must upgrade to the new version before the fork block
Updated node binaries will be available on scorbits.com/mine
Nodes running the old version after the fork will be on a separate incompatible chain


Timeline
MilestoneTargetHard fork development4-6 weeksPublic testnet2 weeks of testingCommunity announcement2 weeks before forkFork blockBlock #10,000 (estimated)Updated miners and nodes available1 week before fork
Block #10,000 is estimated to be reached in approximately 5-6 weeks at the current block rate of ~3 minutes per block.

What This Means for the Community

The hard fork is not a sign of weakness — it is a sign of a project that listens, evolves, and builds seriously. Bitcoin itself has undergone multiple protocol changes. The difference between a project that survives and one that disappears is the willingness to make hard decisions for the long-term health of the network.
After the fork, Scorbits will be fully compatible with standard SHA-256 ASIC hardware. Any Antminer or compatible device will be able to connect via a Stratum pool and mine SCO. This opens the network to a much larger mining community and significantly increases network security.

What You Should Do Now

Continue mining normally — nothing changes until block #10,000
Keep your wallet address — it will remain valid after the fork
Follow official announcements on scorbits.com, Bitcointalk, and @Scorbits_SCO on Twitter
If you run a node, watch for the updated node release before the fork


Open Source
All hard fork development will be done publicly on GitHub (github.com/Scorbits/scorbits). The community is welcome to review, test, and contribute.

Scorbits (SCO) — Proof of Work — Resistance of time as proof of trust — 2026
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