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Can I mine Bitcoin by hand?
Can I mine Bitcoin by hand?
Silvia
Wed Nov 27 2024
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I'm wondering if it's possible to mine Bitcoin manually, without using any specialized hardware or software. Can I somehow do it by hand, like solving math problems or something similar?
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TaegeukChampionship
Fri Nov 29 2024
The SHA-256 algorithm utilized in mining operations has been revealed to possess a degree of simplicity.
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Enrico
Fri Nov 29 2024
This simplicity extends to the point where the algorithm can theoretically be executed by hand.
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IncheonBeautyBloomingRadianceGlow
Thu Nov 28 2024
Despite this, the manual process of mining using SHA-256 is exceptionally slow.
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Ilaria
Thu Nov 28 2024
It provides a hands-on way to comprehend the exact workings of the SHA-256 algorithm.
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IncheonBeauty
Thu Nov 28 2024
The slowness of manual mining is a direct contrast to the efficiency of hardware mining.
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