tevador/RandomX
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Proof of work algorithm based on random code execution observed · 2026-09-30
Health v2 · maintenance only
89/100
- Activity 96
- Release rhythm 74
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 45
- age_days: 2911
- days_rel: 95
- days_push: 27
- n_releases_24m: 4
Adoption not part of the score
1655 stars · 359 forks observed · 2026-09-30
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
RandomX is a proof-of-work algorithm optimized for general-purpose CPUs that uses random code execution and memory-hard techniques to resist specialized mining hardware. It is provided as a C++11 static library with a C API, and is used by cryptocurrencies such as Monero and Arweave.
Use cases
- mine cryptocurrency on CPUs with ASIC-resistant proof of work
- verify proof-of-work blocks with low memory requirements
- integrate a PoW hashing algorithm into a blockchain via a C API
- benchmark CPU performance with a memory-hard workload
- study or audit a formally reviewed PoW algorithm design
When to choose
- you need a CPU-friendly, ASIC-resistant proof-of-work algorithm for a blockchain
- you want a PoW algorithm with multiple independent security audits
- you need both fast mining and light verification modes with identical results
When to avoid
- you need GPU or ASIC-friendly mining performance
- you need a general-purpose cryptographic hash function rather than proof-of-work
- your platform cannot provide 256 MiB (light) or 2080 MiB (fast) of shared memory
Facets
library · maturity stable
cryptography security benchmarking blockchain security windows cross-platform cpp proof-of-work cpu-mining memory-hard hashing virtual-machine monero asic-resistance cryptocurrency algorithms linux macos
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/tevador/RandomX · fetched 2026-09-30 · 439c4902f302
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| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
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| tevador/RandomX | main | 89 |
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