Discount code and Primecoin mining enthusiasm cause cloud server overload
Miners of Primecoin, a new digital currency, caused DigitalOcean, a cloud server provider, to restrict sign ups in some regions of the world. Primecoin was recently announced, with the aim of creating a currency that had a useful proof of work system: the search for prime numbers. DigitalOcean is a provider of virtual private servers (VPS). These servers are not actual computers, but simulated computers - several of which run simultaneously on powerful server computers at once. This is a cost effective way for any business providing online hosting services whether it be virtual private....
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Primecoin Mining is still mainly done on CPUs, with the ongoing spikes in interest regarding XPM it is now profitable to rent servers for pennies on the hour and put them to work mining XPM. Renting cloud services to mine is a great way to decentralize the mining network and add security to the network, as well as make some money on the side. I am going to show you how. What you will need: Paypal account or valid Credit Card. Primecoin (XPM) Address [from your personal primecoin client or from your preferred cryptocoin exchange]. Internet connection. First step! Digital Ocean is one of the....
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