KawPow

KawPow is a Proof of Work mining algorithm used by Ravencoin (RVN). It is derived from ProgPoW (Programmatic Proof of Work), a family of algorithms designed to closely tie mining performance to GPU memory bandwidth and compute capabilities — making it resistant to ASIC optimization.

Key properties

• ASIC-resistant — designed so that GPUs remain competitive
• Memory-hard — relies heavily on GPU VRAM bandwidth
• GPU-friendly — utilizes the full programmable pipeline of modern GPUs

KawPow vs. ProgPoW

KawPow is a Ravencoin-specific adaptation of ProgPoW with modified parameters (epoch length, seed hash prefix). The core design goal is the same: keep the algorithm closely coupled to GPU architecture to prevent ASIC dominance.

Coins using KawPow

Coin	Ticker
Ravencoin	RVN

See also

• GPU
• ASIC
• Proof of Work
• How to mine Ravencoin