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A Proof of Work algorithm designed to be more memory-hard than pure SHA-256, historically used by Ethereum. Memory-hard designs aim to reduce ASIC advantage (to varying degrees).

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Blockchain and Mining
... a certain difficulty target. However, Ethereum's memory-hard mining algorithm (Ethash) is designed to be ASIC-resistant, promoting a more decentralized mining ecosys...