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summary: 'ASIC-resistant POW algoritm currently used by Monero'
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terms: ["randomx", "random-x"]
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{% include disclaimer.html translated="no" translationOutdated="no" %}
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RandomX is a Proof Of Work algorithm developed by Monero contributors and
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adopted by Monero from release 0.15.
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This innovative POW is optimized for CPUs and it's based on execution of
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random code and other memory-heavy techniques. The goal is to discourage the
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use of specialized hardware (like ASICs) for @mining Monero. RandomX was
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created with the intent of keeping mining decentralized and to create a more
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egalitarian distribution of the @block rewards.
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RandomX specifications and development can be found [on the GitHub
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repository](https://github.com/tevador/RandomX), while [an article dedicated
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to RandomX](https://www.monerooutreach.org/stories/RandomX.html) made by the
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Outreach workgroup contains more information about the history of RandomX
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and its relation with Monero.
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