Dear NiceHash users!

Grin, a private and lightweight mimblewimble blockchain, is getting its first hard fork. Grin uses two different PoW algorithms, both available on the NiceHash hash-power marketplace - Cuckaroo29 and Cuckatoo31. Grin's hard fork is bringing the change to Cuckaroo29 mining algorithm to ensure the ASIC-resistant qualities of the network. The new algorithm is called Cuckarood29, and NiceHash is adding this new mining algorithm today!

GrinCuckarood29 is now available on the NEW NiceHash platform and buyers can start placing orders. If you missed our announcements about the new NiceHash platform, please learn more here. 

To support new algorithm we are also releasing a new NiceHash Miner - 1.9.2.9

Here are the changes:

• Improved AMD Vega detection (https://github.com/nicehash/NiceHashMiner/pull/1672)
• Added GrinCuckarood29 via NBMiner and GMiner (NEW PLATFORM ONLY)
• Disable device TDP settings by default
• Updated miners:
  - NBMiner v24.1
  - GMiner v1.51
• Ethlargement pill enabled for MTP (OLD PLATFORM)

Important guidelines for using NiceHash Miner (Legacy):

1. NiceHash Miner (Legacy) is usually flagged by AV (anti-virus) software. This is normal, as almost every mining software on the market is blacklisted by AV. Just make an exception in your AV software to enable the proper operation of NHM(L).
2. You may have to add an exception in your browser to enable NHM(L) download. Learn how.
3. We cannot guarantee for every 3rd party miner code thus you agree to use it at your own risk.
4. We suggest you don’t use cryptocurrency wallets or have any access to any cryptocurrency, sensitive or important data on the same computer where you use NHML. NiceHash will never ask or use your private keys, but we cannot guarantee the same for the 3rd party miners included in NHM(L) now or any time in the future.
5. Add an exception to Windows Defender for the NiceHash Miner (Legacy) folder (after you unzip the package).

Thank you for using NiceHash,

Your NiceHash team.