What is oBTC?

Optical Bitcoin [oBTC] experimental Bitcoin fork using oPoW, proof of work algorithm for optical computers developed by PoWx (www.powx.org).

What has been changed in the Bitcoin codebase?

The Proof of Work has been swapped for oPoW and the halving period has been doubled.

What is oPoW?

Optical Proof of Work, a hashcash derivative that is compatible with existing optical computers developed for AI.

Who is Behind PoWx?

The founders of PoWx are Michael Dubrovsky and Bogdan Penkovsky, however, there are many contributors. More details are available on Github: https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-core/blob/master/README.md

Technology

See https://powx.org/opow

oBTC Codebase

https://www.powx.org/obtc

Individual Github links:
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-core/
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-pool
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-miner
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-bluewallet (Also available on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.bluewallet.obtcwallet)
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-esplora
https://github.com/PoWx-Org/obtc-electrs

Current State of the Blockchain

As we are publishing this, the chain is at block height ~10 and is in the process of adjusting to the correct 10-min block time. The genesis block was empty (i.e. there was no pre-mine and the BTC transaction history was not preserved).

Project Goals

We outlined the value proposition of oPoW in our paper, blog posts, etc. over the last several years. The long-term goal is to shift the PoW ecosystem to low-energy computing, making the hashrate more resilient and enabling a much broader geographic distribution of mining. Please see www.PoWx.org

Disclaimer

This is an experimental network. We’re hoping that it’s usable and stable as is based on our testing, however, if you mine it, note that you are doing so at your own risk. We may have to relaunch the network in the future and coin balances may be lost. We will be posting updates on the state of development and critical upcoming milestones.

Contact us

Please fill out the contact form on https://www.powx.org/

Contribute

https://www.powx.org/join-us