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Ripple-Driven PoW • ASIC Headwinds

Mining that moves.
Scarcity without the hardware cartels.

RippleHash introduces predictable, verifiable parameter ripples each epoch—keeping fixed-function ASICs perpetually behind while full-node verification stays light.

21M Cap ~60s Blocks RippleHash PoW Audits Pre-Mainnet
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Why RippleHash

ASIC Headwinds

Moving-target parameters force costly retooling for fixed-function silicon.

Commodity Hardware

Latency-lean, branchy workloads keep CPUs/GPUs competitive.

Simple Verification

Light, predictable node checks—heavy lifting remains with miners.

At a Glance

Consensus

RippleHash (epochal parameter ripples)

Supply Cap

21,000,000 RPL

Initial Reward

50 RPL / block

Block Time

~60 seconds

Halving

Every ~210,000 blocks (~4y)

Finality Comfort

~10 min (10 confs)

How RippleHash Works

  • Epochal ripples: fresh PoW parameters every epoch via verifiable randomness (VRF + optional beacons).
  • Memory-latency bias: randomized, cache-hostile walks over a large working set.
  • Opcode/branch patterns: reward real CPUs/GPUs; penalize rigid pipelines.

Result: ASIC builders face either general-purpose designs (shrinking their edge) or frequent retooling (shrinking ROI), while full-node verification remains light and predictable.

Why it stays decentralized

  • General-purpose bias: latency + branching reward CPUs/GPUs.
  • Moving target: ripples prevent long-lived ASIC dominance.
  • Low barrier: commodity rigs, documented setups.
  • Transparent governance: slow, timelocked parameter bounds.

Technical Highlights

  • Core: memory-latency-bound hashing; randomized, cache-hostile walks over a 2–8 GB working set.
  • Ripples: epochal updates via VRF seeded from prior blocks + optional external entropy (strict fallback).
  • Verification: O(working-set log-walks), bounded for predictable, cheap verification.
  • Difficulty: per-block adjustment with anti-oscillation guards.
  • Client diversity: two independent PoW implementations (memory-safe languages) with consensus test vectors.
  • Security: public test vectors, bounty program, external audits before mainnet.

All parameters are proposed; finalized with community input during testnet.

Comparisons (at a glance)

Bitcoin

Similar scarcity & simplicity; adds ripple-based ASIC headwinds and ~60s blocks.

RandomX chains

Similar CPU-friendliness; adds scheduled, verifiable morphing.

GPU-only PoW

Avoids VRAM monocultures; favors broadly available hardware.

Token

  • Ticker: RPL (not affiliated with other “RPL” tickers)
  • Supply cap: 21,000,000 RPL
  • Issuance: Bitcoin-style halvings every 210,000 blocks (~4 years)
  • Initial reward: 50 RPL → halves on schedule

Why $RPL

ASIC Headwinds

Designed to resist durable ASIC dominance.

Sound Money

Bitcoin-like issuance & hard cap.

Security First

Audits and bounties before mainnet.

Honesty: No PoW is “ASIC-proof forever.” RippleHash aims to keep specialized hardware from maintaining a large, durable edge.

Utility & Governance

  • Money first: RPL’s primary role is scarce, permissionless money.
  • On-chain signaling: non-binding signals on treasury proposals and priorities.
  • Parameter bounds: ripples are automatic; only bounds can be amended via slow, timelocked supermajority.

Security First

  • Independent PoW & consensus audits before mainnet; reports published.
  • Public bug bounties for consensus, DoS, and PoW shortcuts.
  • Chaos testing: adversarial network sims (latency, eclipse, selfish mining).
  • Reproducible builds, signed releases, deterministic pipelines.

Roadmap

Testnet Alpha

Reference clients, public test vectors, ripple simulation, open bounty.

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Testnet Beta

Dual clients, GPU miner beta, wallet SDKs, light-client proofs, policy review.

Mainnet Candidate

External audits published, genesis ceremony, release tags, Day-0 mining docs.

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Mainnet Launch (subject to audits)

Exchange & custodian outreach; ongoing parameter ripples within predefined bounds.

Read the Litepaper

Deep-dive into RippleHash design, security model, and parameter bounds.

Open Litepaper

Join the Community

Builders, miners, researchers—come shape the network from day one.

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Mine the Testnet

Guides for Windows, macOS, and Linux with known-good configs.

Windows (coming soon) macOS (coming soon) Linux (coming soon)

FAQ

Is RippleHash truly ASIC-proof?

No algorithm can guarantee that. RippleHash aims to minimize durable ASIC advantage by forcing frequent, verifiable micro-changes that are cheap for software but costly for hardware.

Will verification get heavy for full nodes?

No. Ripple parameters shift within tight, audited bounds so verification stays predictable and light.

Can pools still centralize power?

Pooling will exist. We mitigate with non-outsourceable-friendly settings for small miners, open-source pool software, and incentives for solo/peer pools.

What about energy use?

Like any PoW, security costs energy. Our design emphasizes latency over raw throughput, aligning with efficient, commodity hardware rather than giant, power-hungry farms.

Is there a pre-mine or insider sale?

No pre-mine. A small, transparent community treasury round (with vesting) funds audits and client diversity.