In Proof of Work mining, the Nonce is a random number that miners change over and over again to try and create the correct hash for a new block.

Specialized computer hardware designed for cryptocurrency mining

What is Validator Set?

The Validator Set is the group of people or entities chosen to verify new transactions and create blocks in a Proof of Stake (PoS) system.

A node that verifies and approves transactions in Proof of Stake networks

What is Difficulty Bomb?

The Difficulty Bomb is a piece of code written into the Ethereum blockchain that gradually makes the process of Proof of Work mining exponentially harder.

Groups of miners combining computational resources to share rewards

ASIC Miner definition

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Oct 04, 2025

Définition

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit designed solely for mining crypto

Introduced in 2013 for Bitcoin, ASICs like Bitmains Antminer dominate, rendering general-purpose hardware obsolete and intensifying the arms race in mining efficiency. Top ASICs (2025): Antminer S21: 200 TH/s, 3,500W, $4,000. Whatsminer M60: 170 TH/s, 3,400W. Efficiency: 17-20 J/TH. Challenges: Obsolescence every 12-18 months, high upfront costs, ASIC resistance in some altcoins.

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Mining & Validation

Termes Connexes

Nonce

Mining Rig

Validator Set

Validator

Difficulty Bomb

Mining Pool