Work in progress for January 2026: multiple halvings, node updates, and Quai preparation.
node update
Ergo (ERG) Node Update 6.0.2
Ergo network launch version in January 6.0.2 of node software. These were regular maintenance updates primarily focused on stability, index reliability, and wallet behavior.
The most important fix addresses an issue with an unversioned tree.template in IndexedContractTemplate that could previously cause the indexer to crash. Along with this fix, we’ve included several internal improvements and tests to improve overall node stability.
Key changes in this release include:
- Added a test to accept solutions from previous candidates.
- Updated agent rule logic
- Fixed duplicate address creation issue after wallet restoration
- General cleanup and preparation for the 6.0.2 release
No action is required from miners other than keeping their nodes and infrastructure up to date.
Zcash (ZEC) Node Update 6.11.0
Zcash release version 6.11.0 zcashd in January. This was also a regular update and no changes were introduced to consensus rules or mining behavior.
The sole purpose of this release was to set a new service termination stop height. From a miner’s perspective, there were no operational changes.
It is worth noting that Zcash has remained one of the main drivers of cryptocurrency mining activity over the past few months. Following a significant price surge in late 2025, interest in ZEC mining remains high, with both GPU and ASIC miners actively participating in the network.
New coin in progress: Quai Network
We are actively working to add support for new coins. Quai Network (QUAI).
Quai is a next-generation blockchain designed for high throughput and scalability using a multi-chain architecture. We focus on enabling fast, decentralized, and scalable global payments while maintaining strong security guarantees. The network is built on the Proof-of-Entropy-Minima (PoEM) consensus mechanism and supports merged mining across multiple chains.
our SHA256 pool for Quai We’re already running it internally, with just a few final tests left to do. We plan to officially announce the full release. february.
More details and connectivity information will be shared once testing is complete.
Reduced rewards for multiple coins
January also included several scheduled compensation reductions under the emissions policies of several networks. These changes will have a direct impact on mining profitability, so please keep an eye on them.
Ravencoin (RVN) Halving
In accordance with the official Ravencoin halving rules, the network suffered a block reward reduction in January.
- Previous rewards: 2500RVN
- New rewards: 1250RVN
Due to this halving event, Ravencoin mining rewards have been permanently reduced by 50%.
Caspar (KAS) Reward Reduction
Kaspa has experienced another scheduled block reward reduction, as defined by the Kaspa tokenomics, Crescendo hard fork, and official issuance schedule.
- Previous rewards: 3.67 what
- New rewards: 3.46 What
Kaspa continues its model of gradual reward reduction, requiring miners to regularly recalculate their expected profitability.
Reduced ergo (ERG) compensation
Depending on Ergo token economics and emission schedule, Ergo also suffered a significant block reward reduction.
- Previous rewards: 9 erg
- New rewards: 6 erg
These reductions represent a major step in Ergo’s long-term emissions plan.
Please be careful! We have already updated 2CryptoCalc to reflect all of the above reward changes to accurately assess mining profitability.
Looking into the future
January laid a solid foundation for the year ahead. Although many updates have been routine, the constant evolution of emission schedules and the addition of new coins like Quai show that cryptocurrency mining is still dynamic and competitive.
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