April 2025 brought key updates focused on node software improvements across several networks. While this month didn’t include any major feature rollouts, the updates are essential for maintaining mining efficiency, network compatibility, and performance. Be sure to keep your nodes up to date to avoid disruptions. Here are the details:
Zcash (ZEC) v6.2.0 Update
The Zcash team has officially started the deprecation process of zcashd in 2025. All full nodes are being transitioned to zebrad, and a new wallet, Zallet, is being developed as a replacement for the zcashd wallet interface.
While many JSON-RPC methods will be supported in zebrad or Zallet as drop-in replacements, others may require changes, and some will not be available at all. If you use zcashd for mining or other integrations, please review the JSON-RPC compatibility spreadsheet and provide your feedback to help improve migration support.
Platform Note: Support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS has been dropped. It will reach its end of support in May 2025 and no longer meets Tier 2 policy requirements due to GitHub runner limitations.
The long-awaited Crescendo Hardfork is here! Kaspa has released rusty-kaspa v1.0.0, introducing major performance upgrades and an increase in block production speed from 1 block per second (BPS) to 10 BPS. The upgrade was activated on May 5, 2025, at approximately 15:00 UTC at DAA Score 110,165,000.
Key Features:
10 BPS Activation: 10x increase in block rate improves transaction throughput and responsiveness.
New P2P Protocol v7: Required to maintain peer connectivity. Nodes will disconnect from peers using the older protocol 24 hours before activation.
Retention Configuration: Use –retention-period-days to control how much historical data to keep. Default is approx. 30 hours (previously ~50 hours).
Enhanced Node Efficiency: Better control over data storage and pruning due to higher block generation rate.
As per the KASPA Tokenomics and emission schedule, a new block reward reduction has occurred:
Previous Block Reward: 61.74 KAS
New Block Reward: 58.27 KAS
Make sure to update your mining profitability estimates using 2CryptoCalc.
Nervos CKB v0.201.0 Update
The latest CKB release, v0.201.0, brings important maintenance and compatibility upgrades in preparation for future consensus changes. This update includes improvements in build stability, logging, and project maintainability.
Key Fixes and Improvements:
Fixed WebAssembly (WASM) build errors in the previous version.
Improved logging for assume-valid-target.
Upgraded Rust toolchain to 1.85.0 and Rust edition to 2024.
Introduced cargo autoinherit to centralize and simplify dependency management across the project.
Deprecation Notice: CentOS support will be discontinued soon. Users are advised to switch to other supported platforms or build from source.
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
March 2025 Work Progress: Zeph Protocol Audit, Uncertain BTG Future
April 1, 2025
March 2025 was marked by important updates across the mining landscape. From the discontinuation of BTC payouts for BTG to the Zephyr Protocol Audit Hardfork and several major node upgrades, this month brought significant changes for miners and developers alike. Read on for all the latest updates from the 2Miners mining pool.
BTC Payouts Disabled for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Mining
We previously offered the ability to receive Bitcoin (BTC) payouts for mining Bitcoin Gold (BTG), facilitated via Gate.io. However, as Gate.io is closing BTG deposits, we have disabled BTC payouts for BTG mining.
Going forward, all payouts for BTG mining will be made exclusively in BTG.
Important: All pending BTC payouts were successfully processed.
Kaspa (KAS) Block Reward Reduction
As part of the ongoing KASPA Tokenomics and Emission Schedule, a new block reward reduction has taken place twice in March:
Previous Block Reward: 69.29 KAS
New Block Reward: 61.74 KAS
This change directly affects your mining rewards. Be sure to use 2CryptoCalc to re-evaluate your mining profitability.
The Zephyr Protocol development team has announced the activation of the Audit Hardfork at block 481500. In preparation for this event, Zephyr Pool and Zephyr SOLO Pool were shut down prior to the hardfork. Now mining is operational again. We’ve completed the audit from our side.
Audit period runs from until May 7th. During this time, all transactions on the Zephyr Protocol network will be suspended until the audit process is completed.
Nexa has released version 2.0.0.0, a mandatory upgrade for all full node users. The network upgrade is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at 12:00 UTC. Failure to upgrade in time will result in node disconnection from the Nexa network.
Highlights:
New opcodes including OP_MERKLEROOT, OP_JUMP, OP_STORE, and OP_LOAD.
Extended introspection with OP_INPUTTYPE, OP_OUTPUTTYPE, and OP_INPUTVALUE.
Support for negative indexes with OP_ROLL and OP_PICK.
Read-only inputs for advanced validation scenarios.
Performance improvements for memory and CPU efficiency.
Expanded platform support, including RISC-V and Alpine Linux.
Improved documentation and RPC guidance.
This release unlocks powerful new scripting capabilities for developers while optimizing resource usage across full nodes.
Nervos CKB v0.200.0
Nervos has launched version 0.200.0, initiating the process to activate CKB Edition Meepo (2024) on the Mainnet. This is a breaking consensus change once activated, so node operators must prepare accordingly.
Key Changes:
Activation of Edition Meepo 2024 via consensus-breaking update.
New P2P service types with node filtering support.
Connection time tracking for DNS-based peers.
Improved RPC behavior (e.g., removal of duplicate addresses).
Upgrade to OpenSSL 0.10.70 (addresses RUSTSEC-2025-0004 vulnerability).
Enhanced syscall performance (spawn, exec).
All Nervos CKB node operators are advised to update to ensure continued network compatibility and security.
That wraps up the key updates for March 2025. Stay connected through our X (Twitter) and Telegram for the latest mining news and updates. Happy mining!
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
February 2025 Work Progress: Network Upgrades, Fixes & Security Enhancements
March 3, 2025
February 2025 was a month focused on critical node updates across multiple cryptocurrencies. Several networks received important improvements, bug fixes, and security enhancements. In addition, Kaspa (KAS) experienced a scheduled block reward reduction. Below is a summary of all the major updates for this month.
Horizen (ZEN) v5.0.6 Update
The latest update for Horizen, Zend v5.0.6, is now available. All nodes must upgrade before March 11, 2025, as the previous version (v5.0.5) will be deprecated at block #1730680.
Zend v5.0.6 will remain active until its scheduled deprecation at block #1783180, expected on June 11, 2025.
Key Changes:
Extended deprecation height for v5.0.5.
New tool introduced to dump address balances (available in Linux packages).
Aeternity (AE) v7.2.0 Update
Aeternity released version 7.2.0, bringing enhancements to security, performance, and network stability.
Key Updates:
Improved HC sync stability.
Fixed rollback and direct access issues.
MacOS builds now support M1/arm64 architecture.
These improvements contribute to a more efficient and stable Aeternity blockchain ecosystem.
Kaspa (KAS) Rusty-Kaspa v0.16.0 Update
The latest stable release of Rusty-Kaspa (v0.16.0) introduces a major database upgrade from v3 to v4. Node operators should be aware that this is a one-way upgrade, meaning downgrading to a previous database version will not be possible.
Database Upgrade Highlights:
New data stores for temporary Ghostdag stores.
Deprecated high-level Ghostdag data entries removed (now calculated on-the-fly).
Parallelized MuHash calculations for improved performance.
Support for new transaction introspection opcodes and arithmetic enhancements.
Kaspa (KAS) Block Reward Reduction
As part of the Kaspa Tokenomics and emission schedule, the block reward has been reduced:
Previous Block Reward: 69.29 KAS
New Block Reward: 65.40 KAS
To estimate profitability after this adjustment, use 2CryptoCalc.
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
January 2025 Work Progress Report: Changes to BTC Payouts for Bitcoin Gold Mining
February 3, 2025
January 2025 brought key updates for the 2Miners mining pool, including critical node upgrades, block reward reductions, and changes to Bitcoin payouts for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) mining. Let’s take a closer look at all the changes and improvements implemented this month.
Bitcoin (BTC) Payouts Disabled for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Mining
Previously, miners had the option to receive Bitcoin (BTC) payouts while mining Bitcoin Gold (BTG) through the Gate.io exchange. However, due to Gate.io discontinuing BTG deposits in the coming days, we will no longer support BTC payouts for BTG mining.
Effective immediately, all BTG mining payouts will be made exclusively in BTG.
What This Means for Miners:
New BTG mining payouts will be processed in BTG only.
Pending BTC payouts from recent days will still be processed, provided the exchange completes the necessary deposit transactions.
We understand that changes like this can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding as we adapt to evolving exchange policies.
Node Updates
Zcash (ZEC) v6.1.0
The latest Zcash update, version 6.1.0, is a maintenance release designed to ensure the smooth operation of the network. This update sets a new end-of-service height, ensuring continued network functionality without disruptions. All Zcash miners are encouraged to update to this version to maintain uninterrupted mining.
Zephyr Protocol v2.0.2 – ZSD Yield (Hotfix)
The Zephyr Protocol has introduced version 2.0.2 as an emergency hotfix release, specifically targeting mining pools. This is a required update, and mining pools must upgrade to this version immediately.
Exchanges have been advised to keep deposits and withdrawals suspended for the time being. Regular desktop users do not need to update, as a larger chain audit update is expected soon.
Hardfork v7 Activation:
Activated at block 433000.
Includes a crucial security update to address an issue discovered prior to the full audit update.
Details of the hotfix will be disclosed after the transition to v7 is complete.
We strongly recommend all mining pools running Zephyr to update immediately to ensure network stability.
Block Reward Reductions
January 2025 saw scheduled block reward reductions for multiple cryptocurrencies in accordance with their emission schedules. The updated rewards are as follows:
Kaspa (KAS)
Previous Block Reward: 73.41 KAS
New Block Reward: 69.29 KAS
Ergo (ERG)
Previous Block Reward: 21 ERG
New Block Reward: 18 ERG
Karlsen (KLS)
Previous Block Reward: 35.15 KLS
New Block Reward: 34.19 KLS
These reductions are part of the ongoing emission schedules for each network. To calculate potential mining rewards after these changes, visit 2CryptoCalc.
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
December 2024 Work Progress Report: New Payout Options, Pyrin Delisting, Node Updates
December 31, 2024
December 2024 brought exciting updates to the mining ecosystem, including software updates, new payout options, block reward reductions, and a major announcement regarding Pyrin. As we wrap up the year, here’s a detailed summary of the month’s highlights and a look forward to 2025!
Node Updates
Horizen (ZEN) 5.0.5
The Zend v5.0.5 update is now live. All nodes on the Mainnet must have been updated before December 12, 2024, as Zend v5.0.4 was deprecated at block #1679880. Zend v5.0.5 will remain active until its deprecation at block #1730680, expected on March 11, 2025. This update included bug fixes and minor changes, ensuring the network remains secure and reliable.
Cortex (CTXC) 1.10.61
Cortex released version 1.10.61, featuring multiple stability improvements and performance enhancements:
Enhanced database snapshots for better state management.
Bug fixes addressing flaky tests and state destruction issues.
Optimized chain events and header management for efficient synchronization.
New features like the DeleteRange functionality and support for prestateTracer configuration options.
Ergo (ERG) 5.0.24
The Ergo update 5.0.24 includes critical fixes and optimizations:
Refactoring of Autolykos-related code for better efficiency.
Resolved issues with API crashes and transaction mempool management.
Enhanced support for upcoming Ergoscript changes post-6.0 activation.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) v28.0.0
Bitcoin Cash Node v28.0.0 has been released in preparation for the May 15, 2025, network upgrade. Key highlights:
Introduction of CHIP-2021-05 for virtual machine limits and CHIP-2024-07 for high-precision arithmetic.
Improved p2p protocol with enhanced timestamp handling and port mapping support.
Expanded Script VM capabilities, including support for 80,000-bit integers.
Note: 32-bit architecture support has been dropped due to increasing resource demands.
Pyrin (PYI) Delisting
We regret to announce the delisting of Pyrin (PYI) from the 2Miners pool. As of December 20, 2024, at 07:00 UTC, PYI PPLNS and PYI SOLO operations have ceased. This decision was made after the developers abandoned the project, deleting all resources and leaving the community without support. We encourage PYI miners to use 2CryptoCalc to find alternative profitable coins to mine.
Nervos (CKB) Pool API Update
Nervos CKB miners can now enjoy enhanced pool features! We updated the API and statistics pages, enabling detailed hashrate and share statistics. You can also adjust the payout threshold directly in the CKB pool. If the changes don’t appear, clear your browser cache with Shift+Ctrl+R (or Shift+Command+R on macOS).
Bitcoin and Toncoin Payouts for Multiple Coins
Great news for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) miners! Bitcoin and Toncoin payouts are now available. Simply set your BTC or TON wallet address in your mining software, and the pool will handle the rest. Note that payouts may take up to 3 days due to BTG deposit rules on crypto exchanges.
December saw major block reward reductions for these coins:
Horizen (ZEN): Block reward halved from 3.75 ZEN to 1.875 ZEN.
Kaspa (KAS): Block reward reduced from 77.78 KAS to 73.41 KAS.
These reductions are part of their respective tokenomics and emission schedules. Use 2CryptoCalc to estimate your mining rewards effectively.
2024 Wrap-Up and Best Wishes for 2025
As 2024 ends, we celebrate a historic milestone: Bitcoin reached $100,000 on December 5, 2024, marking a new era for cryptocurrency. The crypto market is growing, and mining remains profitable. A regular GPU is still enough to earn Bitcoins, and 2025 promises even more opportunities.
We plan to introduce new coins to the 2Miners pool, supporting emerging projects and fostering innovation in the mining community. Stay tuned for more updates!
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2025 another remarkable year for cryptocurrency and mining. Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Mining! 🎅
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
Mining is Profitable Again: How to Earn Bitcoins with a Regular GPU in 2025
December 13, 2024
On December 5, Bitcoin reached $100,000 for the first time in history. Analysts believe this milestone will spark a new wave of growth in the crypto market. Global media coverage has drawn attention to digital assets, making now an opportune time to get involved. What do you need for this? A regular GPU is enough because mining is profitable again.
How to Earn Bitcoins Through Mining: A Quick Guide
Below, we’ll explore changes in cryptocurrency mining, Bitcoin’s prospects, and the factors driving this bull run. If you’re eager to start mining right away, here’s a step-by-step guide.
Here’s what you need to do to configure your GPU for mining and, if needed, convert the mined coins into bitcoins:
Visit a mining profitability calculator and enter your GPU model—for example, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070. Select your GPU to view a list of the most profitable cryptocurrencies to mine.
For instance, Naurai XNA mining generates about $0.62 daily (excluding electricity costs). What’s next?
Create a wallet using the provided links. If you prefer, use an address from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Download a mining program from this archive (password: 2miners). For Nvidia GPUs, choose T-Rex or GMiner; for AMD GPUs, use NBMiner or TeamRedMiner.
Edit the .bat file to include your wallet address. If you want the mining pool to automatically convert your rewards into BTC and send them to you, specify a Bitcoin address.
Run the miner, leave your computer running, and enjoy receiving coins over time. If you’ve specified a Bitcoin address, the payouts will be in BTC.
We’ve detailed the process of earning bitcoins through mining in a separate article. Check it out if you’re new to mining.
Most coins on the 2Miners pool allow BTC payouts. You can check for this feature on their homepage.
How to Start Earning Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency in 2025
How much can you earn in dollars through mining? Use the calculator with a more powerful GPU, like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090.
Currently, this GPU earns about $1.16 daily. After electricity costs (which vary by location), you can expect approximately $30 monthly or $350 annually.
Is this extra income worthwhile? Definitely. Can Bitcoin or other coins grow by tens or hundreds of percent in months? Absolutely.
Start mining now to capitalize on the bull run. Remember, the bull market won’t last forever, so your GPU won’t need to run for an entire year.
Now, let’s dive into the details.
What’s Changed in Cryptocurrency Mining Over the Years?
Ethereum used to dominate mining due to its accessibility with GPUs instead of noisy, specialized ASICs. However, in September 2022, Ethereum transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, eliminating GPU mining.
Validators now secure the network by locking 32 ETH in a deposit contract, running validator clients, and performing tasks previously handled by miners. Users can also join staking pools with smaller amounts of ETH.
This shift left millions of GPUs unemployed, prompting their owners to mine other cryptocurrencies, significantly reducing profitability.
Despite these challenges, mining has evolved, with new Proof-of-Work (PoW) projects emerging. These coins are traded on exchanges, making it easy to convert mining rewards into everyday essentials.
Cryptocurrencies are now experiencing rapid growth, attracting new investors. For instance, the crypto market capitalization has surpassed previous all-time highs from 2021 and continues to climb.
What Can Bitcoin’s Peak Price Be This Cycle?
Analysts at IntoTheBlock studied Bitcoin’s past performance, examining growth after halving events (block reward reductions occurring every four years):
2013 cycle: Bitcoin grew by 7,900%.
2017 cycle: Bitcoin surged by 2,560%.
2021 cycle: Bitcoin rose by 594%.
With each cycle, Bitcoin’s growth rate decreases due to its growing market capitalization, now at $1.9 trillion. IntoTheBlock analysts predict BTC could rise 100–200% from its April 2024 halving price, potentially reaching $130,000–$190,000 this bull run.
Which Coins Can You Mine in 2025?
There are plenty of PoW coins to mine. Here’s a list of popular options with significant market caps, led by Bitcoin.
Their combined market capitalization is $2.08 trillion, with a daily trading volume of $92 billion.
On the 2Miners pool, favorites include Ravencoin, Ethereum Classic, Kaspa, Clore, Cortex, and others. For profitability, use the 2CryptoCalc tool.
Ravencoin surged 44% in a month, ETC rose 56%, Clore jumped 43%, and Cortex delivered 239% monthly growth. Meanwhile, Kaspa (KAS) saw its price multiply by 11x within 18 months.
Exactly a year and a half ago — June 6, 2023 — 1 KAS was worth just 1.4 cents. Today, the coin is valued at $0.16, marking an elevenfold increase. And that’s far from the cryptocurrency’s all-time high.
Experienced players might well hold onto their mined altcoins and sell them later. Sudden spikes in coin values are not uncommon in the crypto industry.
Why mining still makes sense
Some people might think it’s already too late to get involved with coins, believing their first purchase will inevitably trigger a market crash or even usher in a bearish trend in crypto.
However, that’s not entirely true, as there are plenty of reasons to expect the bull run to continue.
Here they are:
Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. During his campaign, he expressed support for the crypto industry and promised to implement reasonable regulations for digital assets in the country. This would be unprecedented in America, leading investors to anticipate further global adoption of cryptocurrencies.
The leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to change. The new chairman will be Paul Atkins, known for his favorable stance toward cryptocurrencies. It’s reasonable to assume that the SEC will put an end to the pointless lawsuits against numerous blockchain companies that have plagued the industry in recent years.
Earlier it was announced that Trump has chosen a candidate for the position overseeing AI and cryptocurrency policy. The role will be filled by former PayPal COO David Sacks, who will focus on developing the country’s cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
There’s ongoing discussion in the U.S. and other countries about creating national Bitcoin reserves. For example, a bill proposed by Senator Cynthia Lummis suggests acquiring one million BTC to be held for at least 20 years.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, continues to make massive investments in Bitcoin. On Monday, the company announced the acquisition of 21,550 BTC worth $2.1 billion. Moreover, it plans to raise an additional $42 billion in the coming years to purchase more coins.
The current optimism in crypto sometimes leads to absurd price surges. A prime example in recent weeks has been XRP by Ripple.
This month alone, the coin has jumped by 251%, multiplying in value several times. Here’s what XRP’s chart looks like over the past year:
Accumulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under current conditions seems like a solid idea.
Should You Convert Mining Rewards to Bitcoin?
Some crypto investors are hesitant to engage with altcoins — that is, any coins other than Bitcoin. While altcoins often offer higher returns, this cautious approach is understandable.
First, altcoins tend to have greater volatility, meaning their prices fluctuate much more frequently — including downward. This makes them more unpredictable. New investors are unlikely to be prepared for such swings, so starting their crypto journey with Bitcoin is a reasonable choice.
Second, long-term investments in altcoins are riskier than those in Bitcoin. Many altcoin projects fail to survive market downturns or so-called bear trends. They lose investor interest, see trading volumes drop to mere hundreds of thousands of dollars, and eventually, the coin may become irrelevant.
Is mining still profitable in 2025
A way to mitigate this risk is through the unique feature of the 2Miners mining pool: Bitcoin payouts. As mentioned earlier, rewards earned in other coins can be automatically converted to BTC and sent to the designated wallet address.
However, if you have experience investing in diverse cryptocurrencies and the skill to sell them at pre-determined price levels, mining altcoins can still be a viable option.
Conclusion: Why Mining is Worth Trying
A bull run is the best time for cryptocurrency mining. Coin prices are actively rising, mining generates no losses, and it even allows you to accumulate coins. These coins, in turn, can be automatically converted into Bitcoin.
A prime success story is MicroStrategy. The company invested $25.5 billion in its 423,650 BTC holdings to date, and their value has now grown to $42.5 billion. This means unrealized profits of nearly $17 billion, making the risks of a novice mining new coins seem negligible compared to MicroStrategy’s bold strategy.
Moreover, mining is relatively simple and won’t burn out your GPU. As a bonus, you’ll receive a steady stream of Bitcoin, which can be safely held for several years without fear.
As always, we remain committed to supporting your mining activities. Stay updated through our X (Twitter) and Telegram miner community. Happy mining!
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
November 2024 Work Progress Report: BTC Payouts for ZEN, ZEC and CKB Updates
December 2, 2024
In November 2024, we are excited to announce important updates across several mining protocols, new Bitcoin payout options for Horizen (ZEN), and key network upgrades. The month also saw significant changes in block rewards for multiple cryptocurrencies. Here’s a detailed recap of all the updates for the month.
Bitcoin Payouts Now Available for Horizen (ZEN)
We are thrilled to introduce Bitcoin payouts for Horizen (ZEN) miners, adding to the list of cryptocurrencies on 2Miners that support this feature. Miners can now receive their earnings in Bitcoin by simply setting their BTC wallet address in the mining software. All types of BTC wallet addresses are supported, and the pool automatically detects the BTC address for smooth payouts.
Horizen (ZEN) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that offers a scalable blockchain platform supporting decentralized applications. With its robust infrastructure and focus on privacy and scalability, Horizen has become a significant player in the blockchain space, making this new payout feature a valuable addition for miners.
The latest update for Nervos CKB (v0.119.0) was released on October 25, 2024, introducing a new preview chain to test the upcoming hardfork. This ensures that developers and users can validate changes before they are deployed on the mainnet, enhancing the security and reliability of the network.
Bug Fixes: Addressed atomic ordering issues in multi-threading, improved script performance, and resolved transaction conflicts.
Improvements: Enhanced query performance for rich-indexer and optimized block filter operations.
Zcash
Zcash version 6.0.0 was released in preparation for Network Upgrade 6 (NU6), set to activate on November 23, 2024. This upgrade introduces a new decentralized funding model and a lockbox for future grants. Key updates include adjustments to block rewards and enhanced testnet support for miners and developers.
ZIP Updates: Implementation of ZIP 207, ZIP 214, and other consensus rules for decentralized development funding.
Recommendations for Miners: Update to version 6.0.0 or later to ensure compatibility with the NU6 upgrade.
Block Reward Reductions
November also brought block reward reductions for several cryptocurrencies in line with their respective tokenomics. Here’s a summary:
Karlsen (KLS): Reduced from 38.24 KLS to 36.15 KLS.
Zcash (ZEC): Reduced from 2.50 ZEC to 1.25 ZEC.
Kaspa (KAS): Reduced from 82.40 KAS to 77.78 KAS.
To assist miners in estimating their earnings, the 2CryptoCalc mining calculator has been updated to reflect these changes. Make sure to use it to plan your mining strategy effectively.
As always, we remain committed to supporting your mining activities. Stay updated through our X (Twitter) and Telegram miner community. Happy mining!
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
October 2024 Work Progress Report: CKB and ZEPH Updates, Pyrin Problems
November 1, 2024
In October 2024, significant updates were implemented in the CKB and Zephyr protocols, enhancing their networks in preparation for future developments. Additionally, we faced unexpected challenges with the Pyrin project, leading to critical decisions about its future on our platform.
Nervos CKB Update
The latest release from Nervos CKB, version 0.119.0, was introduced on October 25, 2024. This update is pivotal as it rolls out a new preview chain, which provides a test environment for the upcoming hard fork on the Nervos network. Here are the key highlights:
New Chain for Preview: Allows developers and users to engage with the hard fork changes ahead of official deployment, enhancing transparency and readiness.
Testnet Activation: The hard fork has been activated on the testnet, requiring nodes to update to this latest version to participate and test the changes effectively.
Compatibility: Ensures compatibility across different network stages, including developments scheduled for future epochs.
Notable improvements and bug fixes in this release address multi-threading issues, script optimizations, and transaction conflict resolutions, contributing to the overall robustness of the network.
Zephyr Protocol v2.0.0 – ZSD Yield Release
Zephyr’s major update to version 2.0.0, known as the ZSD Yield Release, was rolled out to support the new ZSD Yield Mechanism. Here are the significant changes and enhancements:
ZSD Yield Mechanism: Users can now stake ZSD and receive Zephyr Yield Shares (ZYS), a new asset that represents a stake in the ZSD Yield Reserve.
Block Reward Restructuring: To support the new yield system, block rewards have been reallocated, significantly altering the distribution to favor reserve accumulation while removing the governance reward.
This update marks a substantial shift in Zephyr’s approach to value storage and distribution, aiming to enhance stability and growth within the ecosystem.
Pyrin Network Uncertainty
October brought unforeseen challenges with the Pyrin project. The developers have abruptly left the project and shut down all associated online platforms, casting significant doubt on the future of the Pyrin network. As a result:
The official Pyrin website and social media channels have been deactivated, eliminating direct sources of information and updates.
Mining continues, however, the stability and viability of PYI are now in question, and no new deposits are being accepted on exchanges.
Bitcoin payouts for PYI mining have been halted, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the project’s continuation.
We advise miners to proceed with caution and consider mining other cryptocurrencies. Use 2CryptoCalc.com to assess the profitability of available options.
As always, we are here to support your mining endeavors and will keep you updated through our X (Twitter) and Telegram miner community on any developments. Your success in mining is important to us, and we’re committed to navigating these challenges together.
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
September 2024 Work Progress Report: FIRO Delisting, Kaspa, Pyrin, Karlsen Updates
October 1, 2024
In September 2024, we undertook several important updates and changes across various cryptocurrencies we support. Notably, FIRO was delisted following a major change in their mining reward structure, and we implemented updates for Kaspa, Pyrin, and Karlsen that impacted miners on our platform.
FIRO Delisting
As of September 13, 2024, at 10:00 UTC, FIRO was officially delisted from our mining pool. This decision followed the FIRO project’s announcement to significantly reduce mining rewards by five times at block 958655, which occurred around September 16, 2024. The new reward distribution heavily favored Masternodes and markedly decreased miners’ shares, which did not align with our values of supporting the miner community. Consequently, we discontinued support for FIRO.
Kaspa Stable Mainnet Release & WASM SDK v0.15.1
Last month, Kaspa released a stable mainnet update focusing on enhancing mempool functionalities critical for adapting to fee market conditions. Significant features introduced included:
Replace-By-Fee (RBF) to allow transaction replacement in the mempool.
A fee estimation API based on real-time mempool states for more accurate fee predictions.
An updated mempool eviction policy that prioritizes transactions based on fee rate.
Additional improvements included major enhancements in the block template transaction selection algorithm and header processing performance. These upgrades made mining on Kaspa more efficient under various network conditions. Upgrading to this version was recommended to ensure stability and optimal network support.
Pyrin Network Hard Fork
Pyrin underwent a scheduled hard fork at block 27,037,930, introducing a new mining algorithm, PyrinHashV2. This change required miners to update their mining software to continue mining PYI effectively. Details on the countdown to the hard fork were available in the Pyrin Explorer.
Karlsen Update and Hard Fork
Karlsen also underwent a hard fork with the introduction of a new mining algorithm, KarlsenHashV2, aimed at enhancing network security and efficiency. Following the update, several issues were addressed, including a critical bug fix for transaction rejections that affected pool operators. The latest version included several important fixes improving transaction handling and wallet functionalities, making it crucial for miners to update their software to the latest version to avoid potential issues.
Updated Mining Software
We updated our Quick Start Archive (password — 2miners) to include the latest mining software versions to support the new algorithms and enhancements introduced in Pyrin and Karlsen:
Gminer 3.44
lolMiner 1.90
Rigel 1.19.0
T-Rex 0.26.8
TeamRedMiner 0.10.21
XMRig 6.22.0
The updated mining software was essential for maintaining compatibility with the new algorithms and ensuring optimal mining performance. Downloads are always available from our GitHub repository.
As always, we supported your mining journey every step of the way. Stay tuned to our X and join our Telegram miner community for the latest updates and support.
The 2Miners pool co-founder, businessman, miner. In 2017 started mining cryptocurrencies and built many rigs on his own. As a result, he gained lots of practical knowledge and became interested in sharing it with others.
In his articles on 2Miners, he shares useful tips that he tried and tested himself. For example, Darek gives advice on how to buy hardware components for the basic mining rig and how to connect them to each other correctly. He also explained lots of complicated terms in simple words, such as shares, mining luck, block types, and cryptocurrency wallets. After the pool was launched, he published a series of articles ‘Crypto Mythbusters’ where he explained how to protect the network against 51% attack, talked about cryptocurrency mining difficulty and difficulties of launching your own node.
