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Topic: BTC mining computation - what exactly for? (Read 594 times)

hero member
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February 12, 2014, 11:41:05 AM
#4
Some consider the computation power wasted, some consider the power is used to secure a $8 billion project (at this moment).

People have different views on it, and thus there are other schemes like PoS (Proof Of Stake) and PoB (Proof Of Burn).
hero member
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February 11, 2014, 10:08:50 PM
#3
Can someone please explain in simple terms - what exactly mining computation is used for?

I mean, all the firepower used for mining around the world put together - is it all really needed for security purporse?

Sounds like a hell of a lot of machines to me - is it really justified?

Yes, with the "proof of work" concept, the more miners there are, the safer the network becomes.
legendary
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Hamster ate my bitcoin
February 11, 2014, 09:47:04 PM
#2
Can someone please explain in simple terms - what exactly mining computation is used for?

The proof of work is required to prevent block spamming and mitigate the risk of double spends.

I mean, all the firepower used for mining around the world put together - is it all really needed for security purporse?

Sounds like a hell of a lot of machines to me - is it really justified?

There are alternatives, like Proof Of Stake for example.
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February 11, 2014, 09:42:08 PM
#1
Can someone please explain in simple terms - what exactly mining computation is used for?

I mean, all the firepower used for mining around the world put together - is it all really needed for security purporse?

Sounds like a hell of a lot of machines to me - is it really justified?
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