Some private torrent sites are giving their users the option to use a cryptocurrency miner in exchange for upload credit. This comes after last month when it was found that popular torrent site The Pirate Bay was using a hidden cryptocurrency miner. The implementation on the private sites has been much more forthcoming, with the ability for users to decide whether or not to participate as well as how many CPU threads and usage to dedicate to mining.
I personally think this is a great idea for websites to give their users an option to help out while they browse their favorite sites. With the increased use of AdBlock software and extensions (rightfully so on many websites) it can be difficult to get enough income maintain a website now. The key thing is to make it an option that people can enable if they wish, don't force it on your users without their knowledge or consent.
As cryptocurrency mining becomes more closely associated with 'pirate' sites, some private torrent trackers are implementing an interesting solution to their own economic problems. Through the use of miners, users are able to generate revenue for a site but they're also given so-called 'upload credit' in return, which in itself is a virtual currency variant used to 'buy' content.
I personally think this is a great idea for websites to give their users an option to help out while they browse their favorite sites. With the increased use of AdBlock software and extensions (rightfully so on many websites) it can be difficult to get enough income maintain a website now. The key thing is to make it an option that people can enable if they wish, don't force it on your users without their knowledge or consent.
As cryptocurrency mining becomes more closely associated with 'pirate' sites, some private torrent trackers are implementing an interesting solution to their own economic problems. Through the use of miners, users are able to generate revenue for a site but they're also given so-called 'upload credit' in return, which in itself is a virtual currency variant used to 'buy' content.