Node Updates
Horizen (ZEN) 5.0.5
The Zend v5.0.5 update is now live. All nodes on the Mainnet must have been updated before December 12, 2024, as Zend v5.0.4 was deprecated at block #1679880. Zend v5.0.5 will remain active until its deprecation at block #1730680, expected on March 11, 2025. This update included bug fixes and minor changes, ensuring the network remains secure and reliable.
Cortex (CTXC) 1.10.61
Cortex released version 1.10.61, featuring multiple stability improvements and performance enhancements:
- Enhanced database snapshots for better state management.
- Bug fixes addressing flaky tests and state destruction issues.
- Optimized chain events and header management for efficient synchronization.
- New features like the DeleteRange functionality and support for prestateTracer configuration options.
Ergo (ERG) 5.0.24
The Ergo update 5.0.24 includes critical fixes and optimizations:
- Refactoring of Autolykos-related code for better efficiency.
- Resolved issues with API crashes and transaction mempool management.
- Enhanced support for upcoming Ergoscript changes post-6.0 activation.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) v28.0.0
Bitcoin Cash Node v28.0.0 has been released in preparation for the May 15, 2025, network upgrade. Key highlights:
- Introduction of CHIP-2021-05 for virtual machine limits and CHIP-2024-07 for high-precision arithmetic.
- Improved p2p protocol with enhanced timestamp handling and port mapping support.
- Expanded Script VM capabilities, including support for 80,000-bit integers.
Note: 32-bit architecture support has been dropped due to increasing resource demands.
Pyrin (PYI) Delisting
We regret to announce the delisting of Pyrin (PYI) from the 2Miners pool. As of December 20, 2024, at 07:00 UTC, PYI PPLNS and PYI SOLO operations have ceased. This decision was made after the developers abandoned the project, deleting all resources and leaving the community without support. We encourage PYI miners to use 2CryptoCalc to find alternative profitable coins to mine.
Nervos (CKB) Pool API Update
Nervos CKB miners can now enjoy enhanced pool features! We updated the API and statistics pages, enabling detailed hashrate and share statistics. You can also adjust the payout threshold directly in the CKB pool. If the changes don’t appear, clear your browser cache with Shift+Ctrl+R (or Shift+Command+R on macOS).
Bitcoin and Toncoin Payouts for Multiple Coins
Great news for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) miners! Bitcoin and Toncoin payouts are…