# General

**URL:** https://discourse.ironfish.network/c/general/4.md

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## [Welcome to Iron Fish! 👋](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/welcome-to-iron-fish/5)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/welcome-to-iron-fish/5 "2023-06-09T16:08:45Z")

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We are so glad you joined us. Iron Fish Iron Fish a privacy platform aiming to bring privacy to every crypto asset. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your p…

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## [About the General category](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/about-the-general-category/3)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0

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## [Integration with Telegram](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/integration-with-telegram/94)

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**Author:** [@Nick](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/Nick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/integration-with-telegram/94 "2024-03-10T08:38:53Z")

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I believe, bridge to TON and Ironfish application in Telegram will bring huge Ironfish network users increasing, as TON ecosystem is growing fast, the Network itself is flexible and supported by thousands enthusiasts. T…

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## [In search of an algo that is asic-resistant](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/in-search-of-an-algo-that-is-asic-resistant/39)

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**Author:** [@misher](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/misher)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/in-search-of-an-algo-that-is-asic-resistant/39 "2024-01-30T20:56:50Z")

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There has been talk of changing the algo to something asic-resistant. I believe ProgPoW to be overkill at this time, I like my GPU being cool as do many others. I don’t believe an algo switch is needed until Iron Fish i…

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## [\[Proposal\] Iron Fish Hard Fork 1](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-iron-fish-hard-fork-1/74)

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**Author:** [@yajun](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/yajun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-iron-fish-hard-fork-1/74 "2023-09-19T18:32:20Z")

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This proposal is for the first hard fork on Iron Fish network since mainnet launch. Hardfork 1 Activation: Block \>= 246\_468 on the Iron Fish Testnet, estimated October 18 2023 Block \>= 302\_464 on the Iron Fish M…

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## [\[Proposal\] Bringing Bitcoin to Iron Fish](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-bringing-bitcoin-to-iron-fish/65)

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**Author:** [@mhluongo](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/mhluongo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-bringing-bitcoin-to-iron-fish/65 "2023-08-11T15:56:03Z")

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Iron Fish has two core value propositions — world-class privacy via zero-knowledge proofs, and multi-asset support. From the site today: Multi-asset functionality enables bridge providers to transfer any crypto asset …

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## [3 Suggestions for the Upcoming Algorithm Changes](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/3-suggestions-for-the-upcoming-algorithm-changes/53)

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**Author:** [@Endeavor](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/Endeavor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/3-suggestions-for-the-upcoming-algorithm-changes/53 "2023-07-28T17:24:13Z")

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Disclaimer: I am not an expert on algorithms or mining software development. I am a hobbyist gpu miner with a small farm consisting of 18 gpus. I have been for several years now, so I do have experience in the crypto spa…

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## [\[Proposal\] Ironifsh Node Providers Marketplace](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-ironifsh-node-providers-marketplace/37)

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**Author:** [@Nick](https://discourse.ironfish.network/u/Nick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.ironfish.network/t/proposal-ironifsh-node-providers-marketplace/37 "2023-07-14T18:26:33Z")

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Recognizing the various concerns and suggestions brought forward by numerous members, I have identified a clear demand for an improved and simplified method of node setup. It has come to my attention that many members ar…