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The software used in bitcoin mining is getting its first big makeover in more than a decade — here's what's changing

Por: CNBC Tech October 11, 2022

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Employees work on bitcoin mining computers at Bitminer Factory in Florence, Italy.Alessandro Bianchi ReutersSoftware used in mining just got its first upgrade since late 2012, and a coalition of companies including payments giant (formerly Square) is trying to help push the open-source protocol forward to become an industry standard.The move could help open bitcoin mining to more participants by supporting lower-quality internet connections, as... + full article



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