RandomX V2 is a proposed update to Monero's proof-of-work algorithm, landing as PR № 10038 in the monero-project repository. It refines the existing RandomX design — the CPU-optimized PoW Monero adopted on 2019-11-24 — to keep mining accessible to general-purpose hardware and resistant to specialized ASIC and FPGA miners.
TL; DR: RandomX V2 (PR #10038) tunes Monero's CPU-friendly proof-of-work to stay ahead of specialized mining hardware. It's developer work in progress, not a live network upgrade yet.
What RandomX V2 changes
RandomX was built to favor general-purpose CPUs over dedicated mining chips. The original RandomX design notes explain the rationale: a PoW that leans on the same features a fast CPU already has — large caches, out-of-order execution, branch prediction — makes purpose-built ASICs offer little advantage.
That advantage erodes over time as hardware vendors adapt. The RandomX design.md anticipates this: parameters need periodic tuning to keep the gap between commodity CPUs and specialized silicon narrow.
PR #10038 is that tuning. It adjusts the algorithm's internals so mining stays practical on the kind of machine most people already own, rather than drifting toward farms of custom hardware.
Why this matters for Monero users
- Децентрализация майнинга — CPU-friendly PoW lets more people mine without buying specialized rigs. That spreads hash power across more participants.
- No action needed today — PR #10038 is code review and development. It is not deployed to mainnet. You don't need to do anything to your wallet now.
- Watch the release notes — when a network upgrade ships, the Проект Монеро publishes a dated upgrade post. The 2019 RandomX rollout followed exactly that pattern.
RandomX vs typical ASIC-oriented PoW
| Характеристика | RandomX (Monero) | Typical ASIC-oriented PoW |
|---|---|---|
| Целевое оборудование | General-purpose CPUs | Custom ASIC chips |
| Mining accessibility | Commodity machines | Specialized rigs |
| Periodic tuning | Yes — e.g. PR #10038 | Обычные детали |
| Stated design goal | Resist ASIC/FPGA advantage | Maximize hashes per watt |
Source for design goals: RandomX design.md, retrieved 2026-06-01.
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FAQ
Q: Is RandomX V2 live on Monero mainnet?
A: No. As of 2026-06-01, RandomX V2 is PR № 10038 — development work under review. A network upgrade would be announced separately on getmonero.org with a specific date.
Q: Do I need to update my Monero wallet because of PR #10038?
A: Not now. PR #10038 is not deployed. If and when it ships as part of a network upgrade, the Monero project will publish dated release notes telling node operators and miners what to do.
Q: Why does Monero keep changing its proof-of-work?
A: RandomX design notes explain that ASIC and FPGA makers adapt over time. Periodic tuning keeps mining practical on ordinary CPUs and narrows the advantage of specialized hardware.
Q: Can I get XMR without an account?
A: Yes. On GhostSwap there's no account, no email, and no identity verification to swap. You supply a receiving address and a refund address; funds pass through non-custodially and are never held.
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