Mining algorithm: combined Proof of Work / Proof of Stake algorithm (50/50 ratio)
CPU‑only or not: specifically targeted at CPU mining
Brief description: The project is a fork of Zcash and Komodo, combining privacy (zk‑SNARK) and encrypted messaging features. It promises a “fair launch” without premine or ICO, using cross‑chain swap technology and dPoW security enhancements.
Where to mine/pool: not specified
Wallet/links: verus.io, Discord; the announcement notes that a backup of wallet.dat is required for upgrades.
Community reaction: users inquire about wallet readiness and site availability; short‑lived explorer availability issues were recorded.
Update history (deltas)
2026-08-08 16:48 UTC — 80 new posts
Main topic of new posts: Discussion of the wallet launch process, mining configuration via CLI, and troubleshooting network connection issues.
Key news/updates:
Developers increased the maximum connections limit on nodes to handle high network load.
Instructions were given for checking hash rate via the getmininginfo command and manually adding nodes (addnode) to resolve synchronization problems.
Issues/complaints:
Network errors: Users encounter RPC connection errors, inability to find peers, and synchronization errors due to network congestion.
Mining errors: Messages appear about methods not found (Method not found) and difficulties interpreting CLI output.
System warnings: Warnings appear about an abnormally high number of generated blocks (twice the expected amount).
Overall tone: Neutral‑technical (active debugging and user assistance phase).
2026-08-08 17:24 UTC — 198 new posts
Main topic of new posts: Discussion of staking specifics, technical tips for node synchronization, and important news about exchange listings and wallet updates.
Key news/updates:
Listings: The coin appeared on CoinMarketCap and on the WhiteBIT exchange (pairs VRSC/BTC, VRSC/USD, VRSC/EUR; ETH and RUB pairs under development).
Software update: Verus Desktop 0.7.0-4 (GUI and CLI) released. It includes support for VerusHash 2.2, staking on regular ID balances, new CLI APIs, and improvements to the identifier revocation mechanism.
Mining: Support for the Verushash 2.2 algorithm added on Zergpool.
Issues/complaints:
Staking difficulty: Users note that to receive regular solo staking rewards one needs very large balances (tens of thousands of coins); otherwise the yield is extremely low. Staking pools are recommended.
False antivirus detections: A case was discussed where a new miner was flagged by an antivirus as a trojan (Win32/Wacatac); the community explained this as a typical false positive due to miner behavior.
Synchronization: Long blockchain sync times were discussed, along with the need to use bootstrap scripts to speed up the process.
Overall tone: Predominantly positive (thanks to listing and update news), with technical discussions about staking profitability.
2026-08-17 00:12 UTC — 1 new post
Main topic of new posts: Release of the updated VerusMiner v6 for Android, featuring many CPU‑specific builds and an automatic recommendation system for the optimal binary.
Key news/updates:
37 new CPU‑optimized miner builds, each tagged with a short identifier (e.g., ca53, kryo, thunderx2t99, etc.).
Unknown CPUs fall back to the universal gen build.
New recommendation feature: the app detects CPU topology via Device Info and suggests the appropriate build.
Three mining modes: Balanced (half of the cores), Performance (prefers fast cores while charging/cooling), and Cooler (fewer cores to reduce heat and save battery).
Claims a significant hash‑rate increase compared to previous versions.
Issues/complaints: No issues or complaints were mentioned in this post.
Overall tone: Positive – focus on improvements and ease of use of the new miner.
2026-08-25 00:11 UTC — 1 new post
Main topic of new posts: Announcement of a critical security update Verus v1.2.17‑6 aimed at strengthening the network and fixing vulnerabilities.
Key news/updates:
CLI and GUI wallet versions (including a testnet version) released via GitHub links.
The update patches all issues uncovered during more than a month of code audit (including validation path checks for PBaaS, smart transactions, DeFi, cross‑chain operations, serialization, block building, and Ethereum interfaces).
Consensus rules tightened and several DoS‑type vulnerabilities that could disrupt or halt node and infrastructure operation were fixed.
Immediate update is recommended for all node operators, validators, exchanges, witnesses, and infrastructure providers.
Issues/complaints: None listed.
Overall tone: Urgent and positive – emphasizing the importance of the update for network security.
2026-09-21 00:12 UTC — 1 new post
Main topic of new posts: Critical security patch Verus v1.2.18 released, recommended for immediate update of all nodes, miners, and stakers.
Key news/updates:
Strengthened PBaaS consensus validation and eliminated DoS vectors.
Fixed concurrency and memory‑safety issues in the daemon, wallet, mempool, and RPC layer.
Performance boost: VerusHash optimized for older CPUs, faster wallet rescans, and improved getchaintips operation.
Mac binaries no longer require Rosetta to run on Apple silicon.
CLI, GUI, and testnet GUI versions are available via the provided GitHub links.
Issues/complaints: None mentioned.
Overall tone: Urgent and positive – highlighting the importance of the update for security and network performance.