Cryptocurrency mining has come a long way, starting with the use of regular processors (CPU) and progressing to highly efficient ASIC devices. In the early days, miners used their PCs for computations, which was an accessible and relatively simple way to mine. However, as the complexity of algorithms grew and competition increased, the need for more powerful equipment became evident. As a result, GPUs (graphics processing units) emerged, which significantly sped up the process, but over time, they also became insufficient. Today, ASIC miners, specialized for solving blockchain tasks, have become the gold standard due to their incredible performance and energy efficiency. Currently, only such devices can ensure competitive mining on the global stage.
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Evolution of Mining: From CPU to ASIC


This material was prepared by Khachatur Davtyan, developed and translated by artificial intelligence.