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  2. Cryptojacking - Wikipedia

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    Cryptojacking is the act of exploiting a computer to mine cryptocurrencies, often through websites, [1] [2] [3] against the user's will or while the user is unaware. [4] One notable piece of software used for cryptojacking was Coinhive, which was used in over two-thirds of cryptojacks before its March 2019 shutdown. [5]

  3. A Complete Guide on How Bitcoin Mining Works - AOL

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    In the very early days of bitcoin mining, the network difficulty of mining gave you a better than 1 in 5 chance of finding a new block. Hence, any machine was good enough for bitcoin mining.

  4. Bitcoin protocol - Wikipedia

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    A diagram of a bitcoin transfer. The bitcoin protocol is the set of rules that govern the functioning of bitcoin.Its key components and principles are: a peer-to-peer decentralized network with no central oversight; the blockchain technology, a public ledger that records all bitcoin transactions; mining and proof of work, the process to create new bitcoins and verify transactions; and ...

  5. Bitcoin - Wikipedia

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    The domain name bitcoin.org was registered on 18 August 2008. [14] On 31 October 2008, a link to a white paper authored by Satoshi Nakamoto titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System was posted to a cryptography mailing list. [15] Nakamoto implemented the bitcoin software as open-source code and released it in January 2009. [6]

  6. The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Bitcoin for Maximum Returns

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    Here is the ultimate guide to building wealth with Bitcoin. Understanding Bitcoin's success. You probably already know that Bitcoin's price has increased exponentially over the past decade. It ...

  7. GPU mining - Wikipedia

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    GPU mining is the use of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to "mine" proof-of-work cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. [1] Miners receive rewards for performing computationally intensive work, such as calculating hashes , that amend and verify transactions on an open and decentralized ledger.

  8. Cryptocurrency and crime - Wikipedia

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    The hack worsened an already ongoing cryptocurrency selloff by an additional $42 billion. [19] On July 9, 2018, the exchange Bancor, whose code and fundraising had been subjects of controversy, had $23.5 million in cryptocurrency stolen. [20] [21] Zaif US$60 million in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Monacoin was stolen in September 2018 [22]

  9. Bitcoin rallies past $107,000, hopes grow for strategic reserve

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    By Kevin Buckland and Ankur Banerjee (Reuters) -Bitcoin's record rally topped $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic ...