ASICresistant
ASICresistant refers to a design philosophy in cryptocurrency mining that prioritizes the use of general-purpose hardware
The ASICresistant movement advocates for cryptocurrencies that are designed to be resistant to ASIC mining, either
Some cryptocurrencies achieve ASIC resistance through algorithmic modifications, such as shifting to memory-hard or proof-of-work variants
The debate over ASIC resistance reflects broader discussions about the balance between security, decentralization, and practicality