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Story: RandomX Monero Hardfork Implemented on block 1978433 XMR/USD ignores the Upgrade on Monero…

By Steven Anderson

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The RandomX Upgrade is completed successfully by the Monero developers.  RandomX upgrade is significant because it is introduced as a new algorithm.

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One part of the new algorithm is ASIC resistant.  This is something that several other tokens have completely given up.

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Monero tweeted:  “PSA: Services, please be reminded that we will be phasing out long payment IDs this year (to improve privacy and usability for users as well as mitigate…

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However, Monero acknowledges there is nothing called 100% anonymous.  They recognize that Monero might have bugs giving an analogy that someone wearing a seat belt will…

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The Monero project is evolving, just like any other cryptocurrency project.  Improvements will be made as and when required.

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The XMR/USD, however, ignores the hard fork upgrade that has taken place on Monero Network.  The token pair is moving inside the ranges with a bearish bias.

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Monero developers have confirmed that the hard fork was successfully implemented on block 1978433.

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CryptoNight R, Proof-of-Work algorithm has been replaced by RandomX. From now on, mining efforts can be carried out efficiently on Video Cards and Processors.

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The well-known issues with Monero were related to Hidden Mining.  This problem will be taken care of after the upgrade.

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At the time of reporting the news, XMR/USD is changing hands at $53.29.  The token touched the lowest price point at $45.

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