{"id":4960,"date":"2024-12-02T13:48:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/?p=4960"},"modified":"2024-12-02T13:48:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:48:38","slug":"november-2024-work-progress-report-btc-payouts-for-zen-zec-and-ckb-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/november-2024-work-progress-report-btc-payouts-for-zen-zec-and-ckb-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2024 Work Progress Report: BTC Payouts for ZEN, ZEC and CKB Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;s a detailed recap of all the updates for the month.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Frame.png\" alt=\"November Work Progress Report\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1962\" data-wp-pid=\"1962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Frame.png 700w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Frame-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoin Payouts Now Available for Horizen (ZEN)<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20.jpg\" alt=\"bitcoin-payments\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3844\" data-wp-pid=\"3844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/miner-15.03.20-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Start mining ZEN with Bitcoin payouts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>POOL: <a href=\"https:\/\/zen.2miners.com\">zen.2miners.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SOLO: <a href=\"https:\/\/solo-zen.2miners.com\">solo-zen.2miners.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Node Updates<\/h2>\n<h3>Nervos CKB<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining.jpg\" alt=\"nervos-mining\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2003\" data-wp-pid=\"2003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nervos-mining-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bug Fixes:<\/strong> Addressed atomic ordering issues in multi-threading, improved script performance, and resolved transaction conflicts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improvements:<\/strong> Enhanced query performance for rich-indexer and optimized block filter operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Zcash<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ZIP Updates:<\/strong> Implementation of ZIP 207, ZIP 214, and other consensus rules for decentralized development funding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommendations for Miners:<\/strong> Update to version 6.0.0 or later to ensure compatibility with the NU6 upgrade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner.jpg\" alt=\"happy_miner\" width=\"1422\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3963\" data-wp-pid=\"3963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2miners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/happy_miner-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Block Reward Reductions<\/h2>\n<p>November also brought block reward reductions for several cryptocurrencies in line with their respective tokenomics. Here&#8217;s a summary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Karlsen (KLS):<\/strong> Reduced from 38.24 KLS to 36.15 KLS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zcash (ZEC):<\/strong> Reduced from 2.50 ZEC to 1.25 ZEC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaspa (KAS):<\/strong> Reduced from 82.40 KAS to 77.78 KAS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To assist miners in estimating their earnings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/2cryptocalc.com\/\">2CryptoCalc<\/a> mining calculator has been updated to reflect these changes. Make sure to use it to plan your mining strategy effectively.<\/p>\n<p>As always, we remain committed to supporting your mining activities. Stay updated through our <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pool2miners\">X (Twitter)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/chat2miners\">Telegram miner community<\/a>. Happy mining!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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