Mining
Intermediate
What is
Difficulty Adjustment?
Automatic adjustment of mining difficulty to maintain consistent block times despite hash rate changes.
Difficulty adjustment ensures blocks are found at a target rate regardless of total mining power. Ergo adjusts difficulty every block using an epoch-based algorithm, targeting ~2 minute blocks. This prevents both too-fast blocks (during hash rate surges) and too-slow blocks (during drops).
Key Points
- Maintains ~2 minute block target
- Adjusts every block on Ergo
- Responds to hash rate changes
- Prevents gaming/manipulation
- Ensures consistent block production
- Uses epoch-based calculation
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What can I do with Ergo?
Ergo supports a broad ecosystem: use SigmaUSD, explore historical and current DeFi references, mix transactions with ErgoMixer where lawful, collect NFTs, mine with GPUs, bridge to other chains via Rosen, and build dApps with ErgoScript. Always verify current project status before sending funds to a third-party app.
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Getting Started
How to get started with Ergo?
Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from a current exchange or verified venue, then make a small test transaction. After that, explore NFTs, mining, DeFi references, or the developer stack if you're a builder.
How-to
Getting Started
What is Autolykos and how does it work?
Autolykos is Ergo's memory-hard Proof-of-Work algorithm designed for GPU mining. It requires significant RAM (currently ~2.5GB), making ASIC development uneconomical. Autolykos v2 (current version) allows pool mining while maintaining ASIC resistance. The algorithm promotes decentralization by keeping mining accessible to consumer hardware.
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Mining
How to provide liquidity on Ergo?
Providing liquidity on Ergo depends on the current active DEX or AMM venue. In general, you deposit equal value of two assets into a pool, receive LP tokens representing your share, and earn a portion of trading fees. Spectrum Finance is historical/frozen since February 2024, so verify the active venue, contracts, liquidity depth, and withdrawal process before depositing funds.
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DeFi