Quote from: strongwatchman on October 27, 2018, 07:48:55 PM

Quote from: graft-project on October 23, 2018, 07:40:09 PM

GRAFT Anti-ASIC Major Network Update 1.5 on October 31, 2018

GRAFT developers just released a new version of GRAFT software for the upcoming major network update that will introduce a new variation of the PoW hash algorithm which prevents ASIC mining. Network hashrate is important, but it is not the only factor in blockchain security. The way this hash power is distributed between the miners is also important. ASICs break the balance and facilitate centralization (concentration of hash power) which can be dangerous for the network.

The major network update will apply a new variation of CryptoNight hash algorithm (CryptoNight V8 / CN variant 2) which is currently ASIC-resistant. The source code of the new version 1.5 can be downloaded from master. The binaries for Linux and Windows will be available shortly (please follow GRAFT Twitter account for the notification).

The major network update (aka hard fork) in GRAFT mainnet is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31st at block 207,700 (block 194,130 in GRAFT testnet tomorrow, October 24, 2018).

The major network update means that if you are running the GRAFT network node (graftnoded) you must upgrade to the latest software before October 31st. If you do not upgrade your node before October 31st, it will be disconnected from the mainnet. Note that users of GRAFT mobile and desktop wallets are not affected by the hard fork and should not do anything as long as they are still connected to the default proxy supernodes (if you are connected to your own supernode, do not forget to upgrade the underlying network node).

https://www.graft.network/2018/10/23/graft-anti-asic-major-network-update-1-5-on-october-31-2018/

What about XMR-STAK? Will there be a new GitHub release for Windows 64 bit including the choice for the new V8 algorithm? Just curious if that is already available, will be soon, or is it not necessary? Thanks.

Also is there any expectation that rewards will increase or decrease for miners? With this new update / fork v8 and for the long term as well?

A new version of XMR-STAK for Windows 64 bit is already available, see https://github.com/fireice-uk/xmr-stak/releases

You will definitely need an upgraded miner if you want to continue mining GRAFT after the hard fork.

You will see an increased power consumption (and more heat production) when mining v8. The hash rates will also be somewhat lower and expect to do some tuning of your GPU's to get back to or close to previous hash rates.