Bitcoin (BTC) Payouts Disabled for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Mining
Beforehand, miners had the choice to obtain Bitcoin (BTC) payouts whereas mining Bitcoin Gold (BTG) by means of the Gate.io alternate. Nonetheless, on account of Gate.io discontinuing BTG deposits within the coming days, we are going to now not assist BTC payouts for BTG mining.
Efficient instantly, all BTG mining payouts might be made completely in BTG.
What This Means for Miners:
- New BTG mining payouts might be processed in BTG solely.
- Pending BTC payouts from latest days will nonetheless be processed, offered the alternate completes the mandatory deposit transactions.
We perceive that modifications like this may be inconvenient, and we recognize your understanding as we adapt to evolving alternate insurance policies.
Node Updates
Zcash (ZEC) v6.1.0
The most recent Zcash replace, model 6.1.0, is a upkeep launch designed to make sure the sleek operation of the community. This replace units a brand new end-of-service top, making certain continued community performance with out disruptions. All Zcash miners are inspired to replace to this model to take care of uninterrupted mining.
Zephyr Protocol v2.0.2 – ZSD Yield (Hotfix)
The Zephyr Protocol has launched model 2.0.2 as an emergency hotfix launch, particularly concentrating on mining swimming pools. This can be a required replace, and mining swimming pools should improve to this model instantly.
Exchanges have been suggested to maintain deposits and withdrawals suspended in the interim. Common desktop customers don’t must replace, as a bigger chain audit replace is anticipated quickly.
Hardfork v7 Activation:
- Activated at block 433000.
- Features a essential safety replace to handle a difficulty found previous to the complete audit replace.
- Particulars of the hotfix might be disclosed after the transition to v7 is full.
We strongly advocate all mining swimming pools operating Zephyr to replace instantly to make sure community stability.
Block Reward Reductions
January 2025 noticed scheduled block reward reductions for a number of cryptocurrencies in accordance with their emission schedules. The up to date rewards are as follows:
Kaspa (KAS)
- Earlier Block Reward: 73.41 KAS
- New Block Reward: 69.29 KAS
Ergo (ERG)
- Earlier Block Reward: 21 ERG
- New Block Reward: 18 ERG
Karlsen (KLS)
- Earlier Block Reward: 35.15 KLS
- New Block Reward: 34.19 KLS
These reductions are a part of the continuing emission schedules for every community. To calculate potential mining rewards after these modifications, go to 2CryptoCalc.
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