Hugo

Hey, I'm Hugo — 13 years old, crypto nerd, and one half of solominer.com. I got into Bitcoin mining when I found out you could literally make money with a computer. Since then I've been reading everything about hashrates, ASIC miners, and solo mining. I write the technical guides and glossary entries because I love breaking down complex stuff into simple explanations. When I'm not researching mining hardware, I'm probably building something with Raspberry Pi or arguing with Makar about which coin to mine next. https://gravatar.com/mysteriouslywonderland55fd8c3377

What is a hash and why does it matter?

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Hash function converting input to hexadecimal output - what is a hash

Key takeaways: Introduction: When you think of a Bitcoin hash, you may think of a very complex code that is absolutely impossible to solve. But it’s not that complex to get your head around. In this post, we will talk about what a hash is and what its purpose is in the blockchain. What is … Read more

Glossary- Block

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Blockchain block structure showing transactions and hash links

One-sentence definition:A block is a little list of transactions made online. Why it matters (2–3 sentences):Blocks matter since they are records of all the transactions made ever. Without a block, there would be no hash, and the entire blockchain would fall apart. Example (1 sentence):If there is alot of transactions, they all get recorded in … Read more