Episode 97 - What are ASICs?

Block Shots - Blockchain in 5 minutes! by Gautam Dhameja

Oct 9, 202300:04:25Technology

In this episode we understand what are ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and why they are used in Bitcoin and other crypto mining. We also understand their relation with the hash power based proof of work...

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