How does the mining process differ between Ethereum and Bitcoin?

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• Jan 15, 2022 · 3 years ago
  As a representative of BYDFi, I can tell you that the mining process for Ethereum and Bitcoin has some notable differences. Ethereum's mining process is more memory-intensive, which means it requires more RAM. This makes it less suitable for ASIC mining and more accessible to individual miners using GPUs. On the other hand, Bitcoin's mining process is more computationally intensive, making it more suitable for ASIC mining. Additionally, Ethereum has plans to transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, which will significantly change its mining process. Bitcoin, however, will continue to rely on proof-of-work mining. These differences in algorithm and future plans contribute to the variations in the mining process between Ethereum and Bitcoin.
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