Chia has some of the fundamental blockchain concepts, but the coin ditches the Proof of Work algorithm for securing the blockchain and instead implements Proof of Space — technically Proof of Time and Space, but the latter appears to be the more pertinent factor. Rather than mining coins by dedicating large amounts of processing power to the task, Chia simply requires storage plots — but these plots need to be filled with the correct data.
The new Chia cryptocurrency has already started making waves in the storage industry, as we've reported back in April. With Chia trading now live, it looks set to become even more interesting in the coming months. The total netspace for Chia has already eclipsed 2 exabytes, and it's well on its way to double- and probably even triple-digit EiB levels if current trends continue. If you're looking to join the latest crypto-bandwagon, here's how to get started farming Chia coin.
Processor: Intel Core i5 Processor
INSTRUCTION SET - SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel EMT64 - Intel® Virtualization Technology
Motherboard: Intel Z590 LGA1200 Chipset
Ram: 32GB PC3200+ Certified Memory Modules
SSD 1: 480GB (~500B) NVME System Drive
SSD 2: 2TB NVME PCI-E Plotting Drive
HDD: 2 X 12TB HDD Farming Storage
Graphics: Nvidia GT Graphics
Dual Display: Multiple Monitor Support
Case: Precision ATX Midi Tower Chassis
Power Supply: ATX PS2 Certified PFC
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Assembly: Assembled, Tested & Integrated
USB/LAN/SOUND : USB 3.0, LAN, HI-DEF Sound
BONUS: AC1300 PCI-E/USB WIFI Card
CHIA PLATFORM CONFIDENCE TEST