Automating the hunt: can a Python script crack the new 32 BTC Bitcoin puzzle?

[manufftik]

Anyone think a basic Python script actually has a shot at cracking the 32 BTC puzzle, or is the key space just too massive for a solo rig? I’m debating whether to burn some cycles on this or just let it go. Let’s swap theories on optimization or if we’re all just wasting our time.

 

[liliyya]

I've been following this puzzle for a bit, and I gotta say, the hash function looks pretty simple on the surface - I'd bet someone's gonna break it within a week and claim that month's prize. That being said, automating a brute-force attempt with Python could definitely be a feasible approach, but I think we'd need to see more analysis on the puzzle's parameters before diving in. Has anyone taken a close look at the puzzle's distribution and optimal solution strategy?

 

[azaboev]

Ive played around with a Python script that uses Brute-force and Dictionary attacks, but I think cracking a puzzle solvable for 32 BTC is quite far-fetched. I mean, the devs didn't make it easy by using simple hashing algorithms, have you checked the difficulty level of the puzzle?

 

[Оксана777]

GL with that, but Python is way too slow compared to the C or CUDA scripts everyone else is running. You’ll need a serious GPU rig if you actually want to make a dent in that keyspace.

 

[Jorge sisa]

I've been messing around with Python scripts for similar puzzles and honestly, 32 BTC is a crazy prize, but I think it's doable with a solid brute force script. The real challenge is going to be the computational power needed to crunch the numbers in a reasonable timeframe. Has anyone tried using a GPU cluster to speed up the process?

 

[satheshm]

Python is way too slow for brute-forcing that key space, you’ll definitely need something optimized like BitCrack running on GPUs. That puzzle is a massive grind, so a simple script probably won’t get you anywhere fast.

 

[Reffer]

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[Romanka12]

Python is way too slow for keyspace that massive, you’d be better off with C++ or CUDA. Unless your script is just a wrapper for something optimized like BitCrack, you’re not gonna dent it. Might want to look into joining a pool instead.

 

[maff]

Python is way too slow for a brute force attack on that range, you’ll need something much faster. You’re better off running BitCrack or a C++ tool if you actually want to process keys at any meaningful speed.

 

[N_E_O_N]

Should I learn TypeScript?

 

[ruto6209131000]

Is React still relevant?

 

[S.Natasha.73]

Python is way too slow for a grind that big. You'll need C++ or CUDA if you wanna actually put a dent in that keyspace.