About the coin (primary recap)
What the coin is: EdgeX Network (EdgeX) — an edge-native proof-of-work blockchain using the RandomX algorithm.
Mining algorithm: RandomX (CPU-optimized algorithm with strict memory requirements, resistant to ASIC attacks and large GPU systems).
CPU-only or not: Yes — the project was specifically designed for mining on CPUs (home PCs, NAS, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
Brief description: EdgeX Network combines RandomX consensus with a lightweight Bun/TypeScript asynchronous runtime, allowing each idle core to perform both roles — mining and functioning as a full node. The project's goal is to return computational power to user-owned equipment rather than ASIC machines or large data centers.
Where to mine/pool: Pool: https://pool.edgexnetwork.org/ Explorer: https://export.edgexnetwork.org/
Wallet/links: Project website — https://www.edgexnetwork.org/ pool and explorer are listed above.
Community reaction: Developers (edgexNetwork) confirmed that after completing the core development they will start building the community and related projects.
Update history (deltas)
2026-09-05 00:14 UTC — 2 new posts
• Main topic of new posts: Description of an attack on the EdgeX Network consensus, its consequences and network recovery, as well as a community question about possible exchange listing.
• Key news/updates:
- The attack started at 21:48 UTC on September 1 2026, the difficulty was artificially inflated, which halted the production of valid blocks at height 18 996 for about 8.5 hours (repeated reorganizations at the same height).
- Block production resumed from block number 18 997 at 06:14 UTC on September 2 2026; the network is again confirming transactions normally.
- The attack affected only the consensus layer; user keys and on‑chain funds were not affected, assets were not lost.
- Emergency protection was activated in the network; a permanent protocol fix will be released in the next version — it is recommended to update nodes and pools after its release.
• Problems/complaints:
- Malicious difficulty increase caused network downtime and repeated reorganizations, raising concerns among miners and node operators.
- One community member asked about the coin's exchange listing plans (“When exchange?”), indicating interest in increased liquidity and accessibility.
• Overall tone: The developers' message is informational‑reassuring (acknowledges the issue but emphasizes no loss of funds and readiness to fix); the exchange query is neutral, reflecting anticipation of further project development. Overall tone — cautiously optimistic after the incident.
2026-09-09 00:12 UTC — 5 new posts
- Main topic of new posts: Discussion of the release of new EdgeX Network wallet versions (v2.0.0 and v2.0.1), exchange listing plans, and user complaints about synchronization issues and an alleged virus in the new version.
- Key news/updates:
- Wallet v2.0.0 released with P2P synchronization, HD wallet, full RPC interface, local game gateway, and improved storage (SQLite with WAL).
- Next steps announced: developer documentation and a TypeScript parser for smart contracts.
- Wallet v2.0.1 released, fixing synchronization bugs (page‑boundary drift), adding guided setup on first launch, auto‑reconnecting dropped peer links with backoff, improved chain error handling, and preserving wallet data during installer updates.
- Developers confirmed that exchange listings will be considered only after core features and multilingual SDKs are completed.
- Problems/complaints:
- User rajashek41 claimed the new wallet version contains a virus and does not add blocks, providing logs with repeated messages *P2P block fetch unavailable; falling back to backend* and errors *block 4601 is missing its predecessor (height 4600)*.
- Developer edgexNetwork responded that these symptoms were caused by an erroneous chain corruption detection due to page‑boundary drift and that they were fixed in version v2.0.1; the virus claim was labeled a false positive from antivirus software.
- Overall tone: Mixed — developers positively note progress and rapid issue resolution, while part of the community expresses distrust and frustration due to perceived bugs and false antivirus detections.
2026-09-21 00:14 UTC — 1 new post
Main topic of new posts:
The EdgeX founder announced that the team has split due to disagreements over technical direction, and the project is now being run by him personally as a technical research effort rather than a company with a roadmap.
Key news/updates:
- The code remains public, with a fair launch and zero premine preserved.
- The PoW goal—to run on equipment users already own—has not changed.
- Game API opened: leaderboard, score uploads, and save synchronization via a node without a central server, with data anchored on the blockchain.
- Next step — complete Game API integration, then develop PoW features on Bun towards Atwood's law (“any application that can be written in JavaScript will eventually be written in JavaScript”).
- The founder gives no timelines and does not discuss price, inviting feedback from miners and JS/TS developers.
Problems/complaints:
- Team disagreements led to the departure of other members.
- Lack of a clear roadmap, timelines, and price discussion creates uncertainty about the project's future.
Overall tone:
Neutral‑pessimistic regarding the project's commercial prospects, but positive about the open source code, technical research, and preservation of CPU‑mining principles.