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Node Updates
Ergo (ERG) Node Update 6.0.2
In January, the Ergo network released version 6.0.2 of its node software. This was a regular maintenance update focused primarily on stability, indexing reliability, and wallet behavior.
The most important fix addressed an issue with a non-versioned tree.template in IndexedContractTemplate, which could previously cause indexers to become stuck. Alongside this fix, several internal improvements and tests were included to improve overall node reliability.
Key changes in this release included:
- Added tests for accepting solutions from previous candidates
- Updated agent rules logic
- Fixed duplicate address generation after wallet restoration
- General cleanup and preparation for the 6.0.2 release
No action was required from miners beyond keeping their nodes and infrastructure up to date.
Zcash (ZEC) Node Update 6.11.0
Zcash released version 6.11.0 of zcashd in January. This was also a regular update and introduced no changes to consensus rules or mining behavior.
The sole purpose of this release was to set a new end-of-service halt height. From a miner’s perspective, nothing changed operationally.
It is worth noting that Zcash has remained one of the main drivers of crypto mining activity over the past months. Following the strong price surge at the end of 2025, interest in ZEC mining has stayed high, keeping both GPU and ASIC miners actively engaged on the network.
New Coin in Progress: Quai Network
We are actively working on adding support for a new coin — Quai Network (QUAI).
Quai is a next-generation blockchain designed for high throughput and scalability using a multi-chain architecture. It focuses on enabling fast, decentralized, and scalable global payments while maintaining strong security guarantees. The network is built around the Proof-of-Entropy-Minima (PoEM) consensus mechanism and supports merged mining across multiple chains.
Our SHA256 pool for Quai is already up and running internally, and only a few final tests remain. We plan to officially announce the pool launch in February.
More details and connection information will be shared once testing is complete.
Reward Reductions Across Multiple Coins
January also included several scheduled reward reductions in accordance with the emission policies of multiple networks. Please pay close attention, as these changes directly affect mining profitability.
Ravencoin (RVN) Halving
Following the official Ravencoin halving rules, the network underwent a block reward reduction in January.
- Previous Reward: 2500 RVN
- New Reward: 1250 RVN
This halving event permanently reduced Ravencoin mining rewards by 50%.
Kaspa (KAS) Reward Reduction
As defined by the Kaspa Tokenomics, the Crescendo Hard Fork, and the official emission schedule, Kaspa experienced another scheduled block reward reduction.
- Previous Reward: 3.67 KAS
- New Reward: 3.46 KAS
Kaspa continues its gradual reward decrease model, and miners should regularly recalculate expected profitability.
Ergo (ERG) Reward Reduction
In accordance with the Ergo Tokenomics and emission schedule, Ergo also underwent a significant block reward reduction.
- Previous Reward: 9 ERG
- New Reward: 6 ERG
This reduction represents a major step in Ergo’s long-term emission plan.
Please pay attention! We have already updated 2CryptoCalc to reflect all of the above reward changes so you can accurately assess mining profitability.
Looking Ahead
January set a solid foundation for the year ahead. While many updates were routine, the continued evolution of emission schedules and the upcoming addition of new coins like Quai show that crypto mining remains dynamic and competitive.
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