I'm wondering if it's possible to mine Vertcoin using just a CPU, without any specialized hardware like GPUs or ASICs.
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Tommaso
    Fri Nov 01 2024
   
  
    Lyra2RE is designed with the intention of being resistant to Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoTitan
    Fri Nov 01 2024
   
  
    Despite its ASIC-resistance, Lyra2RE simultaneously supports mining using Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Central Processing Units (CPUs).
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    KimchiQueenCharmingKiss
    Fri Nov 01 2024
   
  
    Mining Vertcoin involves using a specific algorithm known as Lyra2RE.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Martino
    Fri Nov 01 2024
   
  
    VTC, the ticker symbol for Vertcoin, has gained popularity due to its straightforward mining process.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Martina
    Fri Nov 01 2024
   
  
    This algorithm is integral to Vertcoin's Proof of Work (POW) consensus mechanism.