Dev Release-233

This release focuses on strengthening miner reliability, improving node-level fault tolerance, and addressing low hashrate inconsistencies observed in ASIC mining pools. On the mining infrastructure front, the team is actively implementing a relay fallback mechanism directly within every node, rather than relying on a separate relay node architecture. This change significantly improves decentralization, resilience, and automatic recovery during network disruptions.
 

In parallel, the team is addressing low hashrate errors reported by ASIC miners, particularly within Goldshell-based pools. Close coordination with the Goldshell engineering team is underway to diagnose protocol-level mismatches, pool communication issues, and miner firmware behaviors to ensure consistent hashrate reporting and stable mining performance.
 

Together, these updates reinforce the mining layer’s robustness, reduce dependency on single points of failure, and ensure a more predictable and stable experience for both node operators and ASIC miners as the network continues to scale.

Miner & Node Infrastructure

• Relay fallback mechanism is being integrated inside every node, removing reliance on standalone relay nodes.
• Improved fault tolerance and automatic recovery during peer or network failures.
• More resilient node-to-node communication under unstable network conditions.
   

ASIC Mining Pools

• Active investigation of low hashrate errors reported by ASIC miners.
• Direct coordination with the Goldshell team to align on pool protocol behavior, miner firmware expectations, and network parameters.
• Ongoing fixes aimed at stabilizing reported and effective hashrate across ASIC pools.

Node-Level Relay Fallback Mechanism

Previously, relay functionality was treated as a separate network component, which introduced additional operational dependencies and potential bottlenecks during node connectivity issues. In this release, the architecture is being refined so that every node can independently act as a relay fallback when required.
 

With this approach:

• Each node gains the ability to temporarily relay traffic if its primary peer connections degrade.
• The network no longer depends on a limited set of relay nodes, improving decentralization.
• Miner connectivity becomes more stable during transient peer failures, restarts, or routing issues.
   

By embedding relay fallback logic directly into the node layer, the system becomes more adaptive and self-healing. Miners benefit from fewer interruptions, faster recovery from network instability, and more consistent block propagation without manual intervention.

This enhancement is a foundational reliability upgrade that strengthens the mining network’s behavior under real-world conditions such as intermittent connectivity, regional outages, or sudden traffic spikes.

Low Hashrate Issue Investigation & Goldshell Coordination

The team is actively addressing low hashrate reports from ASIC mining pools, particularly those running Goldshell hardware. These issues typically manifest as:

• Lower reported hashrate compared to expected device performance
• Intermittent hashrate drops despite stable hardware operation
• Pool-side inconsistencies in accepted shares and difficulty adjustments
   

To resolve this, the engineering team is working closely with Goldshell to:

• Validate stratum and pool communication parameters
• Review miner firmware behavior under current network conditions
• Align difficulty adjustment logic and share submission handling
• Identify any protocol-level mismatches impacting effective hashrate
   

This collaborative effort ensures that fixes are not just short-term workarounds but are compatible with Goldshell’s hardware design and firmware roadmap. The goal is to deliver stable, predictable ASIC mining performance across pools, improving miner confidence and operational efficiency.

• Completion of node-level relay fallback testing under stress scenarios
• Final validation of miner reconnection and failover behavior
• Resolution and rollout of Goldshell ASIC hashrate fixes
• Pool-side monitoring to confirm sustained hashrate stability

• Continue phased rollout and monitoring of node-embedded relay fallback logic
• Finalize and deploy ASIC pool configuration and protocol adjustments
• Monitor hashrate consistency across different miner models and pool setups
• Publish miner-side recommendations once fixes are fully validated

This release represents a critical step forward in strengthening the mining and node infrastructure. By integrating relay fallback logic directly into every node, the network becomes more decentralized, fault-tolerant, and resilient under real-world operating conditions. At the same time, proactive collaboration with the Goldshell team ensures that ASIC miners receive accurate hashrate reporting and stable performance across pools.
 

Together, these improvements enhance miner reliability, reduce operational friction, and reinforce the long-term stability of the mining ecosystem. As the network continues to grow, these foundational upgrades ensure that both node operators and miners can operate with greater confidence, consistency, and performance, laying a solid groundwork for future scalability and miner-focused enhancements.