Bitmain's Latest Bitcoin Miner Update Activates Controversial 'AsicBoost'

coolthingssite (49)in #bitcoin • 6 years ago

Bitcoin mining computer manufacturer Bitmain has released a software update for its Antminer s9 devices, using controversial code to allow them to more efficiently mine bitcoin.

Panasonic also unveiled some 7 nanometer chips that will make cryptocurrency mining even more profitable.