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what happens if his pool mine an OFAC banned transaction ? Can he say that it's not his decision which transactions can be added to a block ? If mined , as a US citizen , can he face jail time ?
This is where user-generated block templates can be useful, the the pool operator proves that they have no say on what goes into the block templates, and they would have a better legal position, although not perfectly protected but at least something valuable you can use to defend yourself.
I really think someone with the skill set that Luke has would have served BTC better if they built something decentralized that actually works, an enhanced version of P2pool where miners bear the entire responsibility of the transactions they mine, this would be a lot harder for the state to stop or impose any sort restrictions on, think of it as torrent, do we really think that governments don't want to ban it altogether? they probably want -- they just can't.
Compare that to a centralized server that hosts "illegal" content and sits on U.S soil, as I said before, a 2 line letter and the law enforcement will shut it down.
More pools aren't the solution to censorship resistance, even worse is when those pools are centralized and owned by a known figure like Luke, it makes taking it down a piece of cake.
A regulator isn't going to let the pool operator off the hook just because they let their clients create block templates. The operator still disburses payments to the clients creating the block templates. Regulators do not care if you didn't generate illicit content, they care that you are serving it to your clients. A pool operator who serves the public will be regulated, as all public service providers are. They would probably be better off going private, and approving all client connections, if they are worried about getting regulated.
Can another pool attack a FPPS pool by simulating high fees by paying themselves high fee txs? Or does the FPPS pool software algo know that those attacking fees are not to be counted?
My understanding is a FPPS pool uses last 24 hour timeframe of total network fees to calculate their fee payouts, why can't a large pool fake their fees to trick the FPPS pool into overpaying what they are actually expected to receive themselves for block rewards.
My understanding is a FPPS pool uses last 24 hour timeframe of total network fees to calculate their fee payouts, why can't a large pool fake their fees to trick the FPPS pool into overpaying what they are actually expected to receive themselves for block rewards.
Re: Running power supplies of high frequency power, 80 hz and above
I am planning to just do it and see if it catches fire actually, but certainly hoping someone can shed technical light whether these switching power supplies can manage a higher frequency.
Running power supplies of high frequency power, 80 hz and above
Sup y'all.
Wondering if I can run my antminers off of higher input frequency, I have a genset and am thinking of overspeeding it to get more HP. E.g. instead of running it at 1800 rpm, how about 2400 rpm and boost it to 80 hz?
Can the AP3W++ handle that? Will I blow anything up?
Wondering if I can run my antminers off of higher input frequency, I have a genset and am thinking of overspeeding it to get more HP. E.g. instead of running it at 1800 rpm, how about 2400 rpm and boost it to 80 hz?
Can the AP3W++ handle that? Will I blow anything up?
Re: ckpool.org ZERO FEE SPLNS no registration mining pool US/DE/CN
Hullo fam,
Im finally back on this pool, I found the second block ever so hopefully my 425 TH will help kill this dry spell once again!
Im finally back on this pool, I found the second block ever so hopefully my 425 TH will help kill this dry spell once again!
⭐ Merited by dbshck (2)
Mining on natural gas is nothing new, just look at Upstream Data they do it on oil wells. www.upstreamdata.ca
I usually measure .97 PF on APW++ PSUs from Bitmain.
You can avoid almost all harmonics issues by avoiding non-resistive loads that use the neutral.
So, run all your power supplies, pumps and fans on 240V, but the coffee pot is fine on 120V.
You can avoid almost all harmonics issues by avoiding non-resistive loads that use the neutral.
So, run all your power supplies, pumps and fans on 240V, but the coffee pot is fine on 120V.
The gen outputs 3-phase, so I have it configured to 230V L-L, 133 L-N. The 240/120 is single phase I believe?
Thanks for the responses guys, I didn't think I needed to worry about filtering but a recent conversation with a genset supplier spooked me.
Yes harmonics issues are possible if using cheap PSU's. However, most today have PFC - Power Factor Control - that mitigate the problem. Most will advertise if they have PFC and give a Power Factor rating. A perfect resistive load gives a PF of 1.0 and most PSU's will be around 0.85 to 0.9
Ahh k. Thanks gents. So I take it the Bitmain supplied PSU's have this as I recall their powerfactor is 0.95
Hey guys,
Curious I was talking to a genset vendor today and he mentioned running "server-like" equipment (Antminers) off of a genset may potentially have issues with harmonics and require harmonic conditioning to protect the alternator.
Should I be concerned about this?
Curious I was talking to a genset vendor today and he mentioned running "server-like" equipment (Antminers) off of a genset may potentially have issues with harmonics and require harmonic conditioning to protect the alternator.
Should I be concerned about this?
Good idea, maybe I can finally contribute something useful to the community hehe. Will update with results 
+VentMine Any progress on measuring the pressure drop/differential?
No I never bothered to do it lol. I found out the fan CFM was 220 / S9, made some assumptions and built my farm out on the assumptions :S
Is it required? No. Is it a good idea? Yes.
Agreed. How far is your genset from your devices?
Please also confirm your talking about a motor/generator device - which does do a good job of power isolation.
Curious why you are using one though???
Genset is about 3-4 feet away. Yes talking about a natural gas genset
Cool these look like good units. I just asked for a quote.
Mind if I ask what you paid for them?
Also - just a general question for PDUs: My power source is three phase but I will be running the PDU's off single phase L-L of 230 V. For a PDU with input voltage requirement of 230V, does it matter if it is L-L voltage or L-N?
Thanks
Mind if I ask what you paid for them?
Also - just a general question for PDUs: My power source is three phase but I will be running the PDU's off single phase L-L of 230 V. For a PDU with input voltage requirement of 230V, does it matter if it is L-L voltage or L-N?
Thanks
I am running Antminers off a genset and I have a surge protector installed on the panelboard to protect the Antminers and PSU's in case of a surge. I am wondering if surge protection is really needed? Maybe the APW3++ PSU's have adequate protection in place in case of a surge?
Being a genset, I'm not sure what kind of scenarios may require a surge protector, lightning? Maybe if half the mining load drops and there's a voltage spike?
Being a genset, I'm not sure what kind of scenarios may require a surge protector, lightning? Maybe if half the mining load drops and there's a voltage spike?
These guys mine in containers successfully therefore I doubt static electricity has been a problem.
www.upstreamdata.ca
www.upstreamdata.ca
Thanks for this Raymond, I have been thinking the exact same thing - most PDU's aren't meant for ASICs.
I'm also interested in learning the part # for the above mentioned switched PDU's. Speaking of switched PDU's, have you encountered any really good deals on switched PDU's that are suitible for ASICs?
Cheers
I'm also interested in learning the part # for the above mentioned switched PDU's. Speaking of switched PDU's, have you encountered any really good deals on switched PDU's that are suitible for ASICs?
Cheers
I have not found any "affordable" switched PDUs yet. Most command a premium, I am still looking though. I work with an APC and a Vertiv reseller I am waiting to hear back on what they can find. I need to ping them again.
Sounds good. If you find good prices on PDU's that are suitable for 30A +, keep me posted, I may be in the market for a significant amount (especially if we can find low-cost switched PDU's).