Detailed explanation of crypto mining algorithms: "Digital Gold Rush" passwords from Bitcoin to Dogecoin

Original title: "Detailed Explanation of Cryptocurrency Mining Algorithms: The "Digital Gold Rush" Password from Bitcoin to Dogecoin" Original
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Today, we'll delve into the "core engine" of mining – the mining algorithm. What is a mining algorithm? Why are Bitcoin, Dogecoin & Litecoin mining very different? How should beginners choose the right algorithm for mining? This article will unlock these "digital gold rush" passwords for you in plain language, taking you from scratch into the world of algorithms!


01 What is the mining algorithm? The blockchain's "mathematical cryptography"


mining algorithm is the core rule of cryptocurrency networks, a complex set of mathematical instructions that guide miners to validate transactions, generate new blocks, and maintain blockchain security. To put it simply, it is like a "super math problem" that needs to be...

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