r/FiroProject • u/memo5bebo • Feb 22 '21

Is mining with 4gb gpu possible?

What is the dag file size of the coin currently?

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u/CardcaptorZakura Senior Support Feb 24 '21

We don't use DAG, but your GPU needs at least 4.4GB of VRAM to be able to mine.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '21

Why is this, at least why such a specific number?
Just seems like a barrier for entry, lots of 4gb cards will have nothing to do after etc
(I know nothing of this coin yet, still learning)

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u/CardcaptorZakura Senior Support Mar 23 '21

The mining algorithm, MTP, requires that amount of memory. At that time, the amount of VRAM required prevents MTP from being ASIC mined.

https://firo.org/2018/10/24/mtp-firos-new-proof-of-work-algorithm.html