Bitcoin mining has transitioned from individual GPU setups to ASICs and institutional players, leading to new mining strategies centered around energy market participation. Miners raising concerns about the PPLNS payout system point out its tendency to penalize downtime, a challenge for those engaging in grid support. This apprehension is rooted in historical industry events, particularly the fallout between RIOT and Braiins Pool, which highlighted the distinctions between payment systems like Score and PPLNS, raising questions about the adaptability of PPLNS to current mining dynamics.
The mining landscape has evolved significantly, transitioning from GPUs to ASICs, with larger institutional players now dominating the market and altering traditional mining strategies.
Miners express growing concerns over PPLNS payment systems, worried that it penalizes downtime while favoring uninterrupted hashrate, especially for those supporting grid stability.
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