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Today's crypto has the same issues: the fastest decision-making computer with the shortest time to the network makes the block.

Just like cutting inches off mainframe cables, manufacturers of ASICs purpose-build computer chips for crypto. GPU operators tune their cards and even download new code to get every last bit of processing capability from their devices. Crypto in these ways is just like HFT.

parent IncRnd 5 years ago

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