The method of separating blockchain hash operations from proof of work,
mainly aims to reduce the hardware, network and energy resource consumption of blockchain mining by separating encryption (hash), difficulty and PoW calculations, and promote the democratization of CPU mining. The following is a summary of the key points of the document:
Hash and PoW separation:
Independent encryption hash algorithm: Hash algorithm (such as SHA-256) is executed as an independent software application or programming code, and is not bundled with difficulty algorithm and PoW algorithm.
Simplified programming and execution: Separating hash operations reduces the amount of programming code, reduces storage requirements, and increases execution speed.
Randomized byte access: Further randomize byte or memory block access to enhance cryptographic security.
Proof of Work Mechanism:
Difficulty and PoW algorithm separation: Difficulty algorithm and PoW algorithm are also independent software mechanisms, which can be called and executed separately as needed.
Cache misses and delays: PoW algorithm achieves time delay through cache misses and delays, reducing the requirements for hardware speed.
Flexibility and scalability: The blockchain environment can mix and match different encryption, difficulty and PoW schemes to flexibly respond to different needs.
Reduce resource consumption:
Reduce hardware dependence: By separating hash and PoW, the dependence on specialized hardware such as GPU and ASIC is reduced, and CPU mining is promoted.
Reduce energy consumption: CPU mining consumes less electricity than GPU and ASIC mining, reducing energy waste and carbon emissions.
Reduce costs: Reduce the hardware cost and operating cost of mining machines, and promote the democratization of blockchain mining.
Improve security and flexibility:
Enhance security through encryption independence: The hash algorithm is independent of the difficulty and PoW algorithm, which improves the security of encryption operations.
Difficulty algorithm can be replaced: The difficulty algorithm can be dynamically adjusted or replaced as needed without affecting the stability and security of the hash algorithm.
PoW algorithm diversification: Supports multiple PoW algorithms, and the blockchain environment can flexibly select or switch algorithms according to needs.
Application and implementation methods:
Service outsourcing: The miner system can outsource hash, difficulty and PoW calculations to dedicated service providers to reduce local computing burden.
Database table randomization: Use randomized database tables for bit operations to further increase mining difficulty and security.
Virtualized mining: supports running different blockchain mining tasks in virtual machines to achieve efficient use and sharing of resources.
Technical and economic benefits:
Promote technological innovation: Separating hash and PoW provides more possibilities for blockchain technology innovation and encourages the development of new algorithms and solutions.
Democratized mining: lowers the threshold for mining, enables more ordinary users to participate in blockchain mining, and promotes the popularization and application of blockchain technology.
Improved economic benefits: promotes the sustainable development of the blockchain economy by reducing mining costs and energy consumption, improving mining efficiency and benefits.
This document proposes a method of separating hash and PoW, which provides a more efficient, flexible and democratic solution for blockchain mining, with significant technical and economic benefits.