could have created with an algorithm easier for the mining
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I could have done all sorts, swapped original COC for a brand new algo with the same concept, and perhaps in the future that may happen, but why rock the boat at the start when the coin is all ready listed ?
And to be honest this is not just about mining POW rewards is it.
Its a cycle of purchase COC and sell COC for profit, this cycle will then increase volume, investors, price, and profit.
It costs around the same price as a pint of beer to get involved, so not much risk.