The Stratum Reference Implementation (SRI) team has unveiled SRI 1.0.0, a new milestone in its journey to decentralize and optimize bitcoin mining, according to a press release sent to bitcoin Magazine. This latest version is now available for immediate testing and seamless integration.
Some key highlights of SRI 1.0.0 include:
- Miners can connect to SV2 pools without updating existing SV1 firmware via Translation Proxy or directly using an SV2 firmware device such as BraiinsOS.
- Miners have the flexibility to run their bitcoin nodes, create templates, and declare them to the SV2 Pool.
- The implementation of pool reservation functionality ensures the continuity of mining activities even if a pool decides to censor transactions, thus incentivizing pools to prioritize the interests of miners.
This new release is the culmination of improvements to the Stratum V2 specification achieved through collaboration within the working group and rigorous testing with the interoperability suite to ensure seamless compatibility between Stratum V2 protocol implementations.
The release allows miners using SV1 or SV2 firmware to connect directly to an SV2 pool or via a translation proxy. Miners can build their block templates using a locally hosted Statement of Work Client and a patched version of the bitcoin Core Node, allowing them to submit their templates to the Statement of Work Server operated by SV2 Pool. Importantly, this update also allows independent third parties to run the node and JDC, expanding operational capabilities.
The newly implemented pool backup feature ensures that miners maintain mining activity by automatically switching to alternative pools in case a pool rejects their templates. This mechanism serves as a strong incentive for pools to act in the best interests of miners, ensuring that miners' hash power remains secure and competitive.
SRI's easy-to-use pool setup and upcoming improvements make it an attractive option for miners and pools looking for streamlined mining experiences. The project says it welcomes contributions and support from individuals and corporate entities interested in providing grants to help accelerate development, research and innovation in bitcoin mining technology.
