What are the hardware requirements for mining IOTA cryptocurrency?

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• Dec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  To mine IOTA cryptocurrency, you don't need traditional mining hardware like GPUs or ASICs. IOTA uses a unique consensus mechanism called the Tangle, which is based on a directed acyclic graph (DAG). Instead of mining, IOTA relies on a process called 'transaction validation.' All you need to participate in the IOTA network and validate transactions is a regular computer or a low-power device like a Raspberry Pi.
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• Dec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Mining IOTA is different from mining other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Instead of solving complex mathematical problems, IOTA miners validate transactions by confirming two previous transactions. This process requires minimal computational power and can be done on any device with an internet connection.
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• Dec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, the hardware requirements for mining IOTA are quite low. You can mine IOTA using a regular computer or even a low-power device like a Raspberry Pi. This makes it accessible to a wider range of users who may not have high-end mining rigs. However, keep in mind that mining IOTA may not be as profitable as mining other cryptocurrencies due to its unique consensus mechanism.
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