Fruit Fly Brain Mimics Bitcoin Mining in Browser Tab

FutureBit's innovative project, HashFly, has successfully 'mined' Bitcoin in a browser tab using simulated fruit-fly neural traces. The experiment used 2,914 of these artificial neural networks to perform double-SHA-256 hashing in Google Chrome. This unusual approach claims that a real neuron miner could potentially achieve around 1 watt per terahash, which is significantly more energy-efficient than top-of-the-line ASICs.

The team behind HashFly estimates that such a setup could reach speeds of approximately ~100 kilohashes per second (kH/s), according to Tom's Hardware. However, it's essential to note that this is not an actual mining operation but rather a proof-of-concept demonstration using simulated neural networks.

The project's purpose is to explore the potential for neuromorphic computing in cryptocurrency mining, which could lead to more sustainable and efficient mining practices in the future.