HEFTY1 - a cryptographic hash function for CPU-only proof-of-work with a small memory footprint ??
so does this mean it is more open to cheap vps nodes and botnets than other cpu coins that are trying to create coins that require a lot of memory?
Probably not, because botnets don't mind hogging up your PC's memory. However it does mean you can mine it on your desktop while doing other work without killing your PC. Yes, you can mine HVC with a less expensive VPS. We think this is helpful for people who find leasing a more powerful VPS too costly.