GHash.io (CEX.IO)

https://ghash.io

https://twitter.com/ghash_io

miner-validator

GHash.io (associated with CEX.IO)

GHash.io was a Bitcoin mining pool that operated from 2013 to 2016 and was closely associated with (and generally described as being owned by) the cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO. (en.wikipedia.org)

Overview

• Type: Bitcoin mining pool (also offered pools for some altcoins during its operation) (en.wikipedia.org)
• Founded: July 2013 (en.wikipedia.org)
• Relationship to CEX.IO: GHash.io functioned “in conjunction with” CEX.IO; accounts/credentials were linked, and CEX.IO offered trading in mining power (GHS) tied to mining activity at GHash.io. (en.bitcoin.it)

Notability (2014 “51%” hash-rate concerns)

In June 2014, GHash.io drew widespread attention after it briefly exceeded 50% of the Bitcoin network’s total hashing power, prompting community concern about the theoretical risk of a “51% attack” (i.e., the ability for a majority miner to reorganize blocks and potentially double-spend or censor transactions). (theguardian.com)
In July 2014, GHash.io publicly stated it would aim not to exceed 39.99% of the network hash rate. (techcrunch.com)

Closure

CEX.IO announced that GHash.io stopped all mining at 12:00 GMT on October 24, 2016, and that CEX.IO would continue operating as a trading platform. (blog.cex.io)

Official web presence (as provided)

text Website: https://ghash.io X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ghash_io

Notes on current accessibility

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