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3232Bitcoin Logs Rare Two-Block Reorg as Mining Pools Clash—Network Shrugs It Off
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:30:59 +0000https://www.digit.info/bitcoin-logs-rare-two-block-reorg-as-mining-pools-clash-network-shrugs-it-off/Read more]]>Bitcoin recorded a rare two-block chain reorganization on Monday, quickly resolving a brief split between major mining pools without disrupting users or funds. Foundry USA Extends Lead in Bitcoin Reorg Race The event unfolded around block height 941880 on March 23, when competing blocks were mined nearly simultaneously, creating a temporary fork between chains led […]
]]>Avalanche Pre-Consensus Brings Near-Instant Finality to XEC
https://www.digit.info/avalanche-pre-consensus-brings-near-instant-finality-to-xec/
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:30:21 +0000https://www.digit.info/avalanche-pre-consensus-brings-near-instant-finality-to-xec/Read more]]>Ecash, a cryptocurrency focused on payments, is on the verge of implementing Avalanche pre-consensus, a new development that brings almost instant finality to transactions using Ecash’s Nakamoto/Avalanche hybrid consensus. The development marks a milestone for Ecash, as it is the first time this has been implemented by a proof-of-work network. XEC Ready to Launch Avalanche […]
]]>Beyond the Bubble: Gonka Protocol’s David Liberman on Decentralized AI, ASICs, and the Future of Compute
https://www.digit.info/beyond-the-bubble-gonka-protocols-david-liberman-on-decentralized-ai-asics-and-the-future-of-compute/
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:35 +0000https://www.digit.info/beyond-the-bubble-gonka-protocols-david-liberman-on-decentralized-ai-asics-and-the-future-of-compute/Read more]]>Gonka is a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, designed to maximize the use of global GPU power for meaningful AI workloads. By eliminating centralized gatekeepers, Gonka provides builders and researchers with permissionless access to compute resources, while rewarding participants through its native token, GNK. David and Daniil Liberman are Los Angeles-based futurists, serial entrepreneurs, […]
]]>Kadena to Shut Down Operations With Blockchain to Run Independently
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:30:19 +0000https://www.digit.info/kadena-to-shut-down-operations-with-blockchain-to-run-independently/Read more]]>Kadena, the blockchain platform known for its hybrid proof-of-work architecture, has announced it will cease all business operations due to market conditions. While the company is shutting down, the Kadena blockchain and KDA token will continue operating under community and miner control. Network to Continue Without Company Support as Kadena Winds Down Kadena, the company […]
]]>XEC Founder Outlines Instant-Finality Plan Using Avalanche Pre-Consensus
https://www.digit.info/xec-founder-outlines-instant-finality-plan-using-avalanche-pre-consensus/
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:30:26 +0000https://www.digit.info/xec-founder-outlines-instant-finality-plan-using-avalanche-pre-consensus/Read more]]>Speaking at the Electronic Cash Conference in Barcelona, eCash founder Amaury Séchet announced the launch timeline for “Pre-Consensus,” a feature slated for the Nov. 15 network upgrade. Avalanche-Style Pre-Consensus Arrives on eCash Nov. 15 Pre-Consensus will activate on mainnet as part of the upcoming eCash (XEC) upgrade, formalizing a capability long discussed within the project’s […]
]]>What Is a Blockchain Reorg and Why It Matters
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Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:30:25 +0000https://www.digit.info/what-is-a-blockchain-reorg-and-why-it-matters/Read more]]>Blockchain reorganizations, where networks discard recent blocks to follow a longer chain, have exposed weaknesses in proof-of-work (PoW) systems, highlighted by Monero’s August 2025 ordeal and earlier disruptions across other blockchains. Decoding Chain Reorgs A blockchain reorganization, or reorg, happens when a chain of blocks is abandoned in favor of a competing version with greater […]
]]>SEC’s Proof-of-Work Mining Statement Draws Fire From Democratic Commissioner
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:45:30 +0000https://www.digit.info/secs-proof-of-work-mining-statement-draws-fire-from-democratic-commissioner/Read more]]>The sole Democratic voice on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, on Thursday, took aim at the agency’s newest guidance excluding proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining from securities regulations, denouncing it as a logically unsound and legally ambiguous move. SEC Commissioner Warns SEC’s PoW Guidance Is ‘Not Definitive’ In a written statement dated […]
]]>SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Mining Excludes Securities Regulations Under Trump Administration
https://www.digit.info/sec-clarifies-proof-of-work-mining-excludes-securities-regulations-under-trump-administration/
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:55:21 +0000https://www.digit.info/sec-clarifies-proof-of-work-mining-excludes-securities-regulations-under-trump-administration/Read more]]>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration stated Monday that proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining activities do not constitute securities transactions, offering regulatory clarity for a sector long navigating legal gray areas. Trump-Era SEC Exempts Crypto Mining Activities From Securities Laws in New Guidance The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a […]
]]>Applied Direct Response — ERCOT Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Is Beneficial to the Texas Grid
https://www.digit.info/applied-direct-response-ercot-study-shows-bitcoin-mining-is-beneficial-to-the-texas-grid/
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:30:49 +0000https://www.digit.info/2022/12/03/applied-direct-response-ercot-study-shows-bitcoin-mining-is-beneficial-to-the-texas-grid/Read more]]>On Nov. 29, 2022, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) published a report on seasonal assessment and resource adequacy for the ERCOT region. ERCOT’s study indicates that bitcoin mining operations are flexible operations that can be beneficial to the Texas grid during the upcoming winter and extreme peak load times. ERCOT Report Says Texas […]
]]>Despite Significant Difficulty and Low BTC Price, Bitcoin’s Hashrate Continues to Climb Higher
https://www.digit.info/despite-significant-difficulty-and-low-btc-price-bitcoins-hashrate-continues-to-climb-higher/
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:30:25 +0000https://www.digit.info/2022/10/16/despite-significant-difficulty-and-low-btc-price-bitcoins-hashrate-continues-to-climb-higher/Read more]]>Following the largest difficulty increase the Bitcoin network has seen in 2022, the network’s hashrate has not been affected by the 13.55% increase. In fact, five days ago at block height 758,138, the network’s computational power surpassed the all-time high (ATH) recorded on October 5, as it reached 325.11 exahash per second (EH/s) on October […]
Bitcoin recorded a rare two-block chain reorganization on Monday, quickly resolving a brief split between major mining pools without disrupting users or funds. Foundry USA Extends Lead in Bitcoin Reorg Race The event unfolded around block height 941880 on March 23, when competing blocks were mined nearly simultaneously, creating a temporary fork between chains led […]
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Ecash, a cryptocurrency focused on payments, is on the verge of implementing Avalanche pre-consensus, a new development that brings almost instant finality to transactions using Ecash’s Nakamoto/Avalanche hybrid consensus. The development marks a milestone for Ecash, as it is the first time this has been implemented by a proof-of-work network. XEC Ready to Launch Avalanche […]
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Gonka is a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, designed to maximize the use of global GPU power for meaningful AI workloads. By eliminating centralized gatekeepers, Gonka provides builders and researchers with permissionless access to compute resources, while rewarding participants through its native token, GNK. David and Daniil Liberman are Los Angeles-based futurists, serial entrepreneurs, […]
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Kadena, the blockchain platform known for its hybrid proof-of-work architecture, has announced it will cease all business operations due to market conditions. While the company is shutting down, the Kadena blockchain and KDA token will continue operating under community and miner control. Network to Continue Without Company Support as Kadena Winds Down Kadena, the company […]
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Speaking at the Electronic Cash Conference in Barcelona, eCash founder Amaury Séchet announced the launch timeline for “Pre-Consensus,” a feature slated for the Nov. 15 network upgrade. Avalanche-Style Pre-Consensus Arrives on eCash Nov. 15 Pre-Consensus will activate on mainnet as part of the upcoming eCash (XEC) upgrade, formalizing a capability long discussed within the project’s […]
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Blockchain reorganizations, where networks discard recent blocks to follow a longer chain, have exposed weaknesses in proof-of-work (PoW) systems, highlighted by Monero’s August 2025 ordeal and earlier disruptions across other blockchains. Decoding Chain Reorgs A blockchain reorganization, or reorg, happens when a chain of blocks is abandoned in favor of a competing version with greater […]
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The sole Democratic voice on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, on Thursday, took aim at the agency’s newest guidance excluding proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining from securities regulations, denouncing it as a logically unsound and legally ambiguous move. SEC Commissioner Warns SEC’s PoW Guidance Is ‘Not Definitive’ In a written statement dated […]
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration stated Monday that proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining activities do not constitute securities transactions, offering regulatory clarity for a sector long navigating legal gray areas. Trump-Era SEC Exempts Crypto Mining Activities From Securities Laws in New Guidance The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a […]
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On Nov. 29, 2022, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) published a report on seasonal assessment and resource adequacy for the ERCOT region. ERCOT’s study indicates that bitcoin mining operations are flexible operations that can be beneficial to the Texas grid during the upcoming winter and extreme peak load times. ERCOT Report Says Texas […]
Following the largest difficulty increase the Bitcoin network has seen in 2022, the network’s hashrate has not been affected by the 13.55% increase. In fact, five days ago at block height 758,138, the network’s computational power surpassed the all-time high (ATH) recorded on October 5, as it reached 325.11 exahash per second (EH/s) on October […]