while smaller coins/algos are being taken over by fpgas,lux forked in attempt to fight them off but it seems to be useles.Latest bitstream is for 0x token,currently they are doing about x10-x15 higher speed then 1 1080ti on way lower power ofc
Yeah, but that FPGA costs $4000 (correction - might cost $6000 now, as Xilinx is no dummy about repricing in the face of a sudden increase in demand).
So, about 5x (to 9x) the price for 10x-15x the speed. Not nearly as impressive when put into context.
And if an asic is built it further damages that coin price.
Right now no tech for oddball coins has much promise.
all pow is based on converting electrical power into coins.
If gpus are going to be wiped out only cheap power works to make profit.
Gpus had lots going for them ie they have other uses and true resale.
asic and fpga will not have this.
gpus were available from real sellers world wide with real warranties.
ASics and FPGA don't do this
I still see hope for gpus I see a rendering rental- combined with a render pow coin as a possibility .