I began with the hash code of the current block being worked on (1/4/2013) and applied that string of numbers and letters to squares, circles, the letter B. These didn't feel right, so I tried a spiral. Bingo! The whole concept of bitcoin mining is it takes several hours, and teams of computers to process bitcoin payments and get a reward for their efforts. The spiral symbolizes the complex process in which bitcoin payments are verified. The B in the center is the tasty nougat. The reward for all the energy it takes to verify payments.
I wanted to grab a more meaningful hashcode, but looking up the hashcode for my birthday didn't yield the search results I wanted.
The normal 'B' used on bitcoins and in most logos has serifs, but I like this modern look, since it is a futuristic electronic currency.
I walked away from the blog October of 2011 after having immersed myself in research on mining rigs, online wallets, and finding great mining pools. I was burned out and at the end of last year I noticed a huge spike in visitors. Particularly on this page, which explains how to fine tune pool mining.
I entered this new year trying to be more open to new opportunities and returning to the blog and the core of what was interesting about bitcoins became a clear path to return to.
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