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There is no next step. ASIC is the end-all be-all. (Not even quantum computing can help - there is no known algorithm to help find SHA256 preimages, which is w
by mrb 13y ago
There is no next step. ASIC is the end-all be-all.
(Not even quantum computing can help - there is no known algorithm to help find SHA256 preimages, which is what would be necessary for a Bitcoin mining breakthrough.)
- kijiki 13y agoASIC is the 2nd to last step. The next (final) step is a full custom design, co-developed with the fab process. This is how Intel & AMD design CPUs.
- mrb 13y agoWell, standard cell ASIC vs. full custom ASIC is a rather pedantic distinction IMHO :) By the way, someone has already developped a full custom ASIC for Bitcoin mining: http://3.14.by/en/read/bitfury-bitcoin-mining-chip http://3.14.by/en/read/bitfury-bitcoin-mining-chip