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How Monero’s proof of work works
Monero does not use a simple fixed hash like Bitcoin. Its proof of work, RandomX, turns mining into running random CPU-friendly programs over a large memory dataset, which is why it behaves so differently from ASIC-first systems.
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Crypto & BlockchainSecurity & Privacy2026
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| May 4, 2026 | How Monero’s proof of work works by alcazar | 318 | 225 |
