Bitcoin (BTC) Payouts Disabled for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Mining

Beforehand, miners had the choice to obtain Bitcoin (BTC) payouts whereas mining Bitcoin Gold (BTG) by the Gate.io change. Nonetheless, attributable to Gate.io discontinuing BTG deposits within the coming days, we’ll not help BTC payouts for BTG mining.

Efficient instantly, all BTG mining payouts will probably be made solely in BTG.

What This Means for Miners:

• New BTG mining payouts will probably be processed in BTG solely.
• Pending BTC payouts from current days will nonetheless be processed, supplied the change completes the mandatory deposit transactions.

We perceive that adjustments like this may be inconvenient, and we respect your understanding as we adapt to evolving change insurance policies.

Node Updates

Zcash (ZEC) v6.1.0

The most recent Zcash replace, model 6.1.0, is a upkeep launch designed to make sure the graceful operation of the community. This replace units a brand new end-of-service top, guaranteeing continued community performance with out disruptions. All Zcash miners are inspired to replace to this model to take care of uninterrupted mining.

Zephyr Protocol v2.0.2 – ZSD Yield (Hotfix)

The Zephyr Protocol has launched model 2.0.2 as an emergency hotfix launch, particularly concentrating on mining swimming pools. It is a required replace, and mining swimming pools should improve to this model instantly.

Exchanges have been suggested to maintain deposits and withdrawals suspended in the meanwhile. Common desktop customers don’t have to replace, as a bigger chain audit replace is anticipated quickly.

Hardfork v7 Activation:

• Activated at block 433000.
• Features a essential safety replace to handle a difficulty found previous to the complete audit replace.
• Particulars of the hotfix will probably be disclosed after the transition to v7 is full.

We strongly advocate all mining swimming pools operating Zephyr to replace instantly to make sure community stability.

Block Reward Reductions

January 2025 noticed scheduled block reward reductions for a number of cryptocurrencies in accordance with their emission schedules. The up to date rewards are as follows:

Kaspa (KAS)

• Earlier Block Reward: 73.41 KAS
• New Block Reward: 69.29 KAS

Ergo (ERG)

• Earlier Block Reward: 21 ERG
• New Block Reward: 18 ERG

Karlsen (KLS)

• Earlier Block Reward: 35.15 KLS
• New Block Reward: 34.19 KLS

These reductions are a part of the continuing emission schedules for every community. To calculate potential mining rewards after these adjustments, go to 2CryptoCalc.

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