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Bitcoin Payouts Now Available for Horizen (ZEN)
We are thrilled to introduce Bitcoin payouts for Horizen (ZEN) miners, adding to the list of cryptocurrencies on 2Miners that support this feature. Miners can now receive their earnings in Bitcoin by simply setting their BTC wallet address in the mining software. All types of BTC wallet addresses are supported, and the pool automatically detects the BTC address for smooth payouts.
Horizen (ZEN) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that offers a scalable blockchain platform supporting decentralized applications. With its robust infrastructure and focus on privacy and scalability, Horizen has become a significant player in the blockchain space, making this new payout feature a valuable addition for miners.
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Node Updates
Nervos CKB
The latest update for Nervos CKB (v0.119.0) was released on October 25, 2024, introducing a new preview chain to test the upcoming hardfork. This ensures that developers and users can validate changes before they are deployed on the mainnet, enhancing the security and reliability of the network.
- Bug Fixes: Addressed atomic ordering issues in multi-threading, improved script performance, and resolved transaction conflicts.
- Improvements: Enhanced query performance for rich-indexer and optimized block filter operations.
Zcash
Zcash version 6.0.0 was released in preparation for Network Upgrade 6 (NU6), set to activate on November 23, 2024. This upgrade introduces a new decentralized funding model and a lockbox for future grants. Key updates include adjustments to block rewards and enhanced testnet support for miners and developers.
- ZIP Updates: Implementation of ZIP 207, ZIP 214, and other consensus rules for decentralized development funding.
- Recommendations for Miners: Update to version 6.0.0 or later to ensure compatibility with the NU6 upgrade.
Block Reward Reductions
November also brought block reward reductions for several cryptocurrencies in line with their respective tokenomics. Here’s a summary:
- Karlsen (KLS): Reduced from 38.24 KLS to 36.15 KLS.
- Zcash (ZEC): Reduced from 2.50 ZEC to 1.25 ZEC.
- Kaspa (KAS): Reduced from 82.40 KAS to 77.78 KAS.
To assist miners in estimating their earnings, the 2CryptoCalc mining calculator has been updated to reflect these changes. Make sure to use it to plan your mining strategy effectively.
As always, we remain committed to supporting your mining activities. Stay updated through our X (Twitter) and Telegram miner community. Happy mining!
