Alephium: Proof of Work security meets Proof of Stake speed ⚡️

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Layla Mining
@LaylaAli00Jul 18, 2025

The Spaces focused on the latest developments around Alythium, a unique Proof of Work blockchain. Abdallah, CEO of Layla Mining, was joined by Mode, COO of Alythium, to discuss the Danube upgrade and its impact on the POW ecosystem. Abdallah articulated how Layla Mining's collaboration with Bitmain led to the rise in mining interest and hash rate stability. Mode explained Alythium's approach to decentralization and scalability through proof of work, highlighting efforts to balance energy efficiency and network security with the Powelless Work algorithm. The session concluded with insights into ASIC miners and the impact of the upgrades on mining rewards and network performance.

Summary of Twitter Spaces Recording on Alythium Updates

Introduction of the Discussion

The session was an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) hosted by Abdallah, CEO and co-founder of Layla Mining, alongside Mode, COO of Alythium. The event focused on the latest upgrades and developments in the Alythium POW (Proof of Work) Space, highlighting the new Danube upgrade and its impact on mining.

Key Participants

  • Abdallah: CEO of Layla Mining, passionate about blockchain and mining, especially within the Middle East.
  • Mode: COO of Alythium, overseeing operations since May 2021, with involvement in the blockchain space since 2017.

Discussion Topics

1. Alythium's Unique Proposition

  • Innovation: Alythium combines the decentralization and security of POW with intuitive smart contracts, aiming to scale without compromise. Utilizing techniques like sharding, Alythium achieves processing capabilities of 20,000 transactions per second.
  • UTXO Model: Evolved to a stateful UTXO model to prevent common industry security flaws, enhancing safety and smart contract power.
  • Proof of Less Work: A unique approach reducing the energy consumption of POW by up to 87% without compromising security.

2. Relationship with Bitmain

  • Collaborative Efforts: Abdallah discussed Layla Mining's collaboration with Bitmain and Alythium, highlighting Bitmain's ongoing interest in supporting promising blockchain projects like Alythium.
  • Delegate from Bitmain: Abdallah shared insights into Bitmain’s intention to create competitive ASIC miners for Alythium, promoting greater network security and efficiency.

3. Mining Development and Asic Rollout

  • Significant Growth: Alythium’s hash rate increased dramatically from 0.13 to 55 Petahash, a 42,000% growth, indicating strong network security and miner interest.
  • Asic Innovation: The launch of industrial-scale and home-compatible ASIC miners appealed both to professional and amateur miners, allowing for broader participation.

4. Danube Upgrade Features

  • Performance Enhancements: Improvements like reduced block time to 8 seconds facilitate smoother and faster transaction experiences.
  • User Experience: Sharding was optimized to deliver an experience akin to single-chain operation, enhancing usability for developers and users.
  • Developer Tools: Enhanced protocol-level changes support seamless integration of security features such as passkeys.

5. Economic and Environmental Impact

  • Emission Model: Unlike Bitcoin’s halving events, Alythium offers a smooth and predictable emission curve over decades, reducing shocks and providing long-term sustainability for miners.
  • Sustainability: The perception shift around POW mining is discussed; renewable energy sources and efficient mining practices position Alythium as a pro-environment project despite criticisms against POW.

6. Future Outlook

  • Integration and Expansion: The AMA concluded with reflections on the next phases post-Danube, focusing on expanding Alythium’s ecosystem and further technological innovations.

Final Remarks

Both Abdallah and Mode expressed gratitude for the mining community’s support and emphasized Alythium’s role as a leading force in POW spaces. They encouraged listeners to explore mining and application development within Alythium, emphasizing its potential as a profitable and technically advanced blockchain platform.

Resources

For further exploration and technical details, audience members were directed to Alythium's official site at alythium.org, where documentation and resources are available for setup and engagement.