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Chia Network Acquires DrPlotter Technology and Expertise

We’re excited to announce that we’ve acquired the DrPlotter technology—one of the major plot compression tools in the Chia ecosystem. Dr. Nick (Nicolas Halper) himself has also joined the Chia team to work on the future of plotting! The DrPlotter technology will remain unchanged, and we’re r

May 17, 2024

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Why Chia Plots Don’t Contain Real User Data

With the announcement that we are exploring a new plot format for Chia, there are many open questions about exactly what the plots will look like. We’ll discuss the details once we have a proposal ready, but there’s one thing we can say with certainty right now: the new plots will not contain re

April 21, 2024

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Dive Into The Chia Academy

We released Chia Academy in December 2023 to simplify your entry into the world of the Chia blockchain. We’d like to provide some background on why we think providing education matters and what the Chia Academy can do for you! Why Create the Chia Academy? Blockchain education (beyond guides for So

April 12, 2024

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The Blockchain Trilemma is Real in the Real World

Numerous projects claim to have overcome the blockchain trilemma. I find that claim dubious at best. I’m also deeply suspicious that they’ve solved it “academically.” I’m not going to explain all of the ways that they can mislead you – but I am going to apply some cold hard reality of th

March 16, 2024

Blockchain

Version 2.1.2 Release

Version 2.1.2 of the Chia reference client is now available for download! This release mostly contains bug fixes, along with a few additional features. This is not a required update, but several beta testers have noted improvements in their farms’ performance when testing this release. We therefor

February 3, 2024

CHIA

We’re Going to Ludicrous Speed

Light speed was too slow, so our new ludicrous speed ASIC Timelords will be fully operational by November 9th, 2023! We’re proud of our work to maintain and enhance the Chia blockchain’s network security. While the network has remained safe since launch, we know we must stay vigilant. To that en

January 25, 2024

Uncategorized

Spare has started returning coins to the participants of the first start

Spare — a decentralized blockchain system based on Proof Of Space and Time (PoST) works on Chia rafts, being its fork. The initial launch was scheduled for June 16, but due to circumstances, the Spare team was not ready for such a big hype and faced numerous problems. It was decided to restart the

November 21, 2023

News

Chia Network is pleased to announce the launch of the Bug Bounty program with the support of Bugcrowd!

Chia Network, in collaboration with Bugcrowd, is launching a new Bug Bounty program. Bugcrowd is a crowdsourcing security platform. It was founded in 2011, and in 2019 it became one of the largest companies on the Internet for collecting errors and disclosing vulnerabilities. At the first stages of

November 16, 2023

Chia.net

Version 2.1.0 Release

Version 2.1.0 of the Chia reference client is now available for download! This release features farming and user experience improvements, including updates to GPU plotting support, Credential Restricted CATs, and upgraded support for offers, WalletConnect, and DataLayer features. Note: Version 2.1.0

October 5, 2023

Chia.net

Happy Roadmap Update Day!

We updated our Chia Product roadmap earlier this year and are back with the next iteration. It’s a bit later than we’d hoped to share, and you may notice some things have moved around, but we’re energized by our focus on the key themes driving enterprise development and adoption: Solving Enter

September 14, 2023

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Are you buying a genuine handbag from the rightful owner?

Luxury goods are more than just products; they represent a lifestyle, an aspiration, and an experience. When customers buy a Birkin bag or a Rolex, they’re not just buying the product; they’re buying a promise with an expectation of quality and exclusivity. In an industry where organizations sel

September 7, 2023

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Version 2.0.0 Release

We’re pleased to share the release of version 2.0! This release brings many new features and some significant upgrades that are pivotal to the evolution of the Chia blockchain. From plot compression support and GPU plotting, farming, and harvesting, to soft and hard fork protocol updates, version

August 24, 2023

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Forked Paths: Decoding Blockchain Forks

Blockchain technology revolutionized trust and transparency in decentralized networks. Blockchains and their underlying consensus mechanisms are subject to “forks” – pivotal moments in the evolution of a network. Forks shape the direction and future development of an ecosystem. Given the regul

August 17, 2023

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The average age of hard disk failure is 2 years and 6 months

The American company Backblaze, specializing in backup and cloud storage, has published a detailed report examining 17,155 failed hard drives. The average age of refusal is 2 years and 6 months. At the end of the first quarter of 2023, Backblaze used 241,678 hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives

August 16, 2023

Chia.net

What is Blockchain for "Enterprise"?

Blockchain uses a distributed ledger technology system designed to drive transparency and trust, which are essential across a number of enterprise business applications. Blockchain solutions enable businesses to process payments and validate digital identities more securely and transparently than le

August 15, 2023

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Chia Terminology

Chia (XCH) — a cryptocurrency based on Proof of Space and Time (PoST) technology, which is an environmentally sustainable alternative to cryptocurrencies based on Proof of Work (PoW). Proof of Space and Time (PoST) — a unique consensus algorithm used in Chia that combines hard disk space and tim

August 13, 2023

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Announcement of a card game on the blockchain — Chia Trading Card Game (ChiaTCG)

Chia Trading Card Game (ChiaTCG) — is an open, demo Web3 project that serves as a reference product to support the implementation among game developers and stimulate their immersion in Chia technology. It demonstrates how each of the primitive parts of Chia are combined to create the technological

August 12, 2023

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Bug Bounty: Self-Hosted Runners

We’ve always maintained the idea that the community owns the blockchain codebase, and to that end, we’re always looking for ways to balance the ease of community contribution to the Chia codebase while keeping it secure. One of the tools we often use is the bug bounty program. We challenge folks

August 4, 2023

Chia.net

Understanding Blockchain Layers

Blockchain technology garners significant attention for its potential to revolutionize many areas of the economy, from finance to healthcare. However, blockchains are often viewed as one extensive system, when in reality, each blockchain is composed of distinct components or layers. In this piece, w

July 27, 2023

Future CHIA

Prospects of CHIA network in the near and long term: events impacting CHIA network and the overall cryptocurrency market

  Prospects of CHIA network in the near and long term: events impacting CHIA network and the overall cryptocurrency market The CHIA Network, with its eco-friendly approach to mining and innovative Proof-of-Space and Time (PoST) consensus mechanism, has garnered significant attention in the cryp

July 21, 2023

CHIA

Concerns about CHIA: risks and potential issues associated with cryptocurrency mining

Concerns about CHIA: risks and potential issues associated with cryptocurrency mining As the world of cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, CHIA has emerged as a prominent player, garnering attention for its unique Proof-of-Space and Time (PoST) mining mechanism. While CHIA’s eco-friendly appr

July 20, 2023

CHIA

Geography of CHIA network adoption: where CHIA coins are mostly utilized and the percentage of cryptocurrency trading related to this platform

Geography of CHIA network adoption: where CHIA coins are mostly utilized and the percentage of cryptocurrency trading related to this platform The landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve rapidly, with various platforms offering unique features and functionalities to cater to

July 19, 2023

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Public vs. Private Blockchains: Key Differences

Public and private networks enable individuals and organizations to harness the power of blockchain for their goals. In the following article, you will learn about the differences between public and private blockchains, use cases, and how organizations can best leverage each to support strategic goa

July 18, 2023

CHIA Partners

Companies and partners working with CHIA network: exploring cryptocurrency industry companies and their deals

Companies and partners working with CHIA network: exploring cryptocurrency industry companies and their deals CHIA Network, a groundbreaking blockchain project, has garnered significant attention and recognition in the cryptocurrency industry. Its unique eco-friendly Proof-of-Space and Time (PoST) c

July 15, 2023

CHIA

CHIA network in the Internet of Things (IoT): how the platform interconnects with the IoT segment and the readiness of this segment to utilize CHIA coins.

  CHIA network in the Internet of Things (IoT): how the platform interconnects with the IoT segment and the readiness of this segment to utilize CHIA coins The rapid advancements in technology have given rise to a revolutionary concept known as the Internet of Things (IoT). This interconnected

July 12, 2023

Chia Pool

Hpool announced the introduction of a new Chia and Airdrop protocol

Hpool — is the largest Chia mining pool. At the time of writing, the total capacity of the pool is 11.78 EiB. The pool introduces a new protocol and also announces Airdprop chia. To participate, you need to download the Hpool client. Specify a place with NFT rafts. About 30 XCH are played every da

July 10, 2023

CHIA

Functionality of CHIA network coins: what can be done with these coins and types of operations possible

  Functionality of CHIA network coins: what can be done with these coins and types of operations possible As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to expand, the CHIA Network has emerged as a prominent player with its unique approach to blockchain technology. In the ever-evolving world of digi

July 9, 2023

CHIA

The social impact of CHIA: analyzing the project’s influence on the economy and society

The social impact of CHIA: analyzing the project’s influence on the economy and society As blockchain technology continues to revolutionize various industries, it has also begun to shape the social fabric of our society. Among the prominent projects making waves in this transformative landscap

July 7, 2023

CHIA

Key differences between CHIA network and other cryptocurrency platforms: a comparative analysis

  Key differences between CHIA network and other cryptocurrency platforms: a comparative analysis In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, CHIA Network has emerged as a prominent player, garnering attention for its innovative approach and eco-friendly mining process. As the blockchain

July 5, 2023

Farming CHIA

Acquiring CHIA network coins: exploring options for obtaining and purchasing CHIA coins

Acquiring CHIA network coins: exploring options for obtaining and purchasing CHIA coins As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, CHIA Network has emerged as a prominent player, offering a unique approach to coin acquisition through its eco-friendly Proof-of-Space and Time (PoST) consensus m

July 1, 2023

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