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Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#51

Interestingly, I'm getting a significantly higher hash rate in Chrome than in Firefox (12,000 vs. 600). This is despite the fact that Firefox has a higher priority on my OS (High vs. Normal) and they're both using the same amount of CPU. What hash rates are you seeing on your machine/browser?

Chrome on the latest MBP, 13 kH/s

Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#54
I have a soft spot for removing barriers and making things accessible so this really resonates with me. With a single click of a button I'm connected to the network and have started mining. Pretty awesome!

I also love how the P2P is visualized in a straight-forward way. I definitely think this will help demystify blockchain technology. You immediately realize that you're part of a decentralized network and that blockchain nodes are nothing else than other nodes like you.

Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#56
post #50

Before anyone gets too excited because the page doenst make this clear, you are all mining on the Test block chain, not the release block chain, the coins are worthless, they are fine for playing around with though.

There is a disclaimer under the "Connect to Network" button stating "Testnet Mining does not create permanent Nimiqs." Do you think this we should make that more prominent?

I dont think it matters, just saying its easy to click through without seeing it, some people might leave it open thinking they are mining for real.

Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#58

Interestingly, I'm getting a significantly higher hash rate in Chrome than in Firefox (12,000 vs. 600). This is despite the fact that Firefox has a higher priority on my OS (High vs. Normal) and they're both using the same amount of CPU. What hash rates are you seeing on your machine/browser?

I think it's a WebRTC problem. Chrome has no errors, but Firefox has:

> ICE failed, add a TURN server and see about:webrtc for more details

Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#59
post #49

Before anyone gets too excited because the page doenst make this clear, you are all mining on the Test block chain, not the release block chain, the coins are worthless, they are fine for playing around with though.

I think the disclaimer was pretty obvious with this.

I agree the disclaimer is obvious but its not obvious there is a disclaimer.

Re: Show HN: A Browser-based Blockchain

#60
post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Top right of the page is a github link

The miner repo was empty and now has been removed, the core repo doesn't contain this app.

https://github.com/nimiq-network/core/blob/master/clients/br...

Is this not it, I havent tried it.

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