The issue with ProgPOW based algos is the algorithm is actually a CPU emulator and the block header is
the program. The hash is produced by interpreting the block header as instructions and executing them.
It's by definition not "Application Specific", every new block header is a new program, it needs a processor.
A HW ProgPOW processor would be possible but would be as difficult as developping a new CPU based
on a new architecture.
Topic: ASIC miner for ravencoin exists? (Read 166 times)
Guys is there any ASIC miner that can mine ravencoin algorithm or just only GPU? Also how lasting is ASIC miners compare to setting up graphic cards mining rig.
Asics can be made for any coin, but it is very important that after the appearance of asics, coin developers do not change the algorithm, as Monero developers do. And it is not profitable to declare asics for coins like ravencoin.I mean anything is possible but to develop one it wouldn't make sense. When you develop and asic for such a niche algorithm after it comes out the miners almost always become obsolete. You can mine multiple coins under the sha-256, scrypt etc. So it males sense to build ASICS for them. Just set up a GPS rig for raven and have at it.
Guys is there any ASIC miner that can mine ravencoin algorithm or just only GPU? Also how lasting is ASIC miners compare to setting up graphic cards mining rig.
Asics can be made for any coin, but it is very important that after the appearance of asics, coin developers do not change the algorithm, as Monero developers do. And it is not profitable to declare asics for coins like ravencoin. 
I don't think there is an asics to mine raven and to build it would be very expensive, it is better to mine it with the gpu
If you are thinking about Ravencoin mining ASICs, then forget about it because he algo is ASIC resistant. Besides, what's wrong with mining using GPUs?
You could have way more flexibility mining other more profitable altcoins in case Ravencoin became less profitable.
You could have way more flexibility mining other more profitable altcoins in case Ravencoin became less profitable.
Kawpow algorithm shut off ASIC miners for good you ain't going to find any even if you hope for one, you want ravencoin so badly? Build mining rig with graphic card, period.
Guys is there any ASIC miner that can mine ravencoin algorithm or just only GPU? Also how lasting is ASIC miners compare to setting up graphic cards mining rig.
There are no ASICs on Ravencoin. It is best to mine with consumer graphics cards (GPU).
Ravencoin uses the KawPow algorithm - a variant of ProgPoW. To develop an ASIC for this algorithm would be cost prohibitive as efficiency gains would be minimal and your "ASIC" would essentially just be a different GPU with vastly reduced functionality.
Guys is there any ASIC miner that can mine ravencoin algorithm or just only GPU? Also how lasting is ASIC miners compare to setting up graphic cards mining rig.
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