Proxy Computer Pre-Authentication for Mining Pool Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing large numbers of cryptocurrency mining computers (miners) is inefficient due to the complexity of communication protocols and the high likelihood of authentication failures when connecting to incompatible pools.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a proxy computer that pre-authenticates mining computers with compatible pools, reducing the need for repeated authentication attempts and improving operational efficiency by minimizing resource waste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If miners directly connect to pool computers without pre-authentication, then authentication failures occur frequently when connecting to incompatible pools, but implementing pre-authentication increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a proxy computer as an intermediary between miners and pool computers. The proxy computer pre-authenticates miners with compatible pools before actual mining operations begin, storing authentication credentials and pool compatibility information. This mediator resolves the contradiction by handling authentication failures centrally without requiring complex changes to individual miner systems, thereby improving reliability while maintaining manageable system complexity.
2Loss of time
If miners perform repeated authentication attempts with incompatible pools, then more time is spent on failed connections, but reducing authentication attempts requires pre-knowledge of pool compatibility which increases initial setup complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication actions through the proxy computer, which pre-authenticates miners with compatible pools before actual mining operations. The proxy computer maintains a list of compatible pools and pre-establishes authentication credentials, so when miners need to connect, the authentication has already been performed in advance. This eliminates repeated failed authentication attempts and reduces authentication time, while the setup complexity is centralized in the proxy rather than distributed across all miners.
3Productivity
If miners operate at high frequencies for extended periods, then mining productivity increases, but heat generation and component failure rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by introducing variable operating frequencies and duty cycles for mining operations. Instead of continuous high-frequency operation, the system periodically adjusts mining intensity based on thermal conditions, component status, and pool requirements. The proxy computer can schedule mining tasks with varying intensities, allowing components to cool down periodically while maintaining overall productivity through optimized operational cycles.
4Productivity
If large numbers of different miners are operated concurrently, then network computing power increases, but management and coordination become increasingly difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality through the proxy computer, which serves multiple functions: authentication management, pool compatibility verification, task distribution, performance monitoring, and coordination across diverse miner types. The proxy computer maintains universal compatibility with different miner architectures and pool protocols, allowing heterogeneous miners to be managed through a single interface. This multi-functional approach enables efficient management of large numbers of different miners while maintaining high network computing power.
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AI summary
A method of operating computers may include connecting a computer with a proxy computer; obtaining, via the proxy computer, a list of pools compatible with the computer; selecting a pool from the list of pools; obtaining a header for the selected pool; providing, via the proxy computer, the header to the computer; authenticating the computer with a pool computer; performing compute tasks, via the computer, corresponding to the selected pool; and/or submitting output information from the compute tasks to the pool computer.