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August 05, 2014, 04:49:32 AM |
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Hi all,
I have just started a thesis on Bitcoin mining and the various techniques available (evolution of mining really). As part of my literature review I would like to point to some form of benchmark standard that each mining technique can be measured against. I know once mining software is installed I can measure the hash power of each device (CPU, GPU, ASIC, etc), but has anyone seen a study or benchmark on hash functions (SHA-2) that they think could assist me? Academia often requires using previous academic content as a starting point before moving to the more practical aspects of the topic.
Ideally my literature review will be on hash power and power efficiency but suggestions are welcome. I include cooling under power efficiency.
Am toying with the idea of including physical space too (physical footprint). If anything else is relevant to any who mine, please let me know. My focus as a “social” miner is hash power versus power costs, physical footprint in my home and the stability of the mining solution.
I have read a number of academic papers on Bitcoin, thanks to those people for publishing their work.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
CK
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