Bitcoin (BTC) Disbursements Suspended for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Mining
In the past, miners were able to opt for Bitcoin (BTC) disbursements while mining Bitcoin Gold (BTG) through the Gate.io platform. However, due to Gate.io ceasing BTG deposits in the near future, we will discontinue support for BTC disbursements related to BTG mining.
Effective immediately, all BTG mining disbursements will occur solely in BTG.
Implications for Miners:
- All new BTG mining disbursements will be handled exclusively in BTG.
- Outstanding BTC disbursements from recent days will continue to be processed, contingent on the exchange fulfilling necessary deposit transactions.
We recognize that such modifications may pose inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience as we adjust to changing exchange regulations.
Node Updates
Zcash (ZEC) v6.1.0
The most recent Zcash upgrade, version 6.1.0, is a maintenance release aimed at guaranteeing seamless network operation. This update establishes a new end-of-service height, ensuring ongoing network performance without interruptions. All Zcash miners are urged to upgrade to this version to ensure uninterrupted mining.
Zephyr Protocol v2.0.2 – ZSD Yield (Emergency Fix)
The Zephyr Protocol has rolled out version 2.0.2 as an urgent hotfix release, specifically aimed at mining pools. This is a mandatory update, and mining pools are required to upgrade to this version without delay.
Exchanges have been instructed to maintain a suspension on deposits and withdrawals for the time being. Regular desktop users do not need to upgrade, as a more extensive chain audit update is anticipated shortly.
Hardfork v7 Activation:
- Triggered at block 433000.
- Contains an essential security upgrade to rectify an issue uncovered prior to the full audit update.
- Information regarding the hotfix will be revealed once the transition to v7 is finalized.
We highly recommend that all mining pools utilizing Zephyr upgrade without delay to ensure network stability.
Block Reward Reductions
January 2025 witnessed programmed block reward reductions for numerous cryptocurrencies following their emission timelines. The revised rewards are detailed below:
Kaspa (KAS)
- Former Block Reward: 73.41 KAS
- Current Block Reward: 69.29 KAS
Ergo (ERG)
- Former Block Reward: 21 ERG
- Current Block Reward: 18 ERG
Karlsen (KLS)
- Former Block Reward: 35.15 KLS
- Current Block Reward: 34.19 KLS
These reductions form part of the ongoing emission schedules for each network. To estimate potential mining rewards post these adjustments, check 2CryptoCalc.
As always, keep informed through our X (Twitter) and Telegram miner community. Happy mining!
