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Can a Fruit Fly Brain Mine Bitcoin? These Companies Are Testing It

Decrypt·September 21, 2026·1 min read
Can a Fruit Fly Brain Mine Bitcoin? These Companies Are Testing It

The HashFly browser experiment uses a digital neural model for Bitcoin hashing, projecting greater efficiency from a hypothetical biological version. The project explores whether a fruit fly brain could mine Bitcoin, testing unconventional computing approaches. While still experimental, the concept highlights ongoing research into alternative, energy-efficient methods for proof-of-work mining.

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