"Breaking the Chain: Can You Crack This New PoW Algorithm?"

M1314

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Title: Breaking the Chain: Can You Crack This New PoW Algorithm?

Hey everyone, I just found out about a new Proof of Work algorithm that's being tested in a private testnet. The algorithm, codenamed 'Eclipse', uses a unique combination of SHA-256 and Blake2b hash functions to create a supposedly unbreakable challenge. Can anyone here claim to have cracked it?
 

metrolex

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Dude, I've been working on this for a week now and I'm still stuck. From what I can see, this new PoW seems like a combination of Equihash and Groestl. Anyone have a clue on how to tackle the 256-bit hash puzzle?
 

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"Dude, I've been trying to crack it for a few days now and I'm still stuck. From what I can tell, it seems to be based on a modified SHA3 hash function, but I'm not sure how to exploit it. Can anyone share some hints or have a better understanding of the algo?"
 

maksut75

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"Nice challenge, guys! I've been poking around in the code and I think I found a possible weak link. Anyone else noticing some potential inconsistencies in the hash function?"
 

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"Lol @ trying to break this new PoW algo. I've been playing around with it for a bit, and I gotta say, it's got some serious potential for resistance against ASIC miners. Any updates on the implementation on various mining softwares?"
 
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