Using a MySQL Database to Mine Bitcoin

Oracle recently introduced a feature to execute Javascript functions inside a MySQL Database. Using this feature it is possible to put a Bitcoin Miner inside a MySQL Database Server. Bitcoin Miners usually run on highly optimized hardware and software, but we will use our Database Server for this exact purpose, and in this video I'll show you how I made it possible.

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Link to the Github Repository: https://github.com/bufferhead-code/minesql

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MySQL is one of the most popular databases on the internet. It powers websites and web applications all around the world and is often used with CMS Systems like Wordpress. Bitcoin mining is the process of verifying all transactions of one block of bitcoin. Mining is a very resource intensive process and usually requires GPUs or hardware that is optimized for crypto mining. You get a reward for mining one block of bitcoin. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7LJ0CO45MY