Talk:Proof of work

page rename suggestion

I think page should be renamed to "Proof of work". There's no reason this has to be a hyphenated one-word. --Nanotube 08:02, 26 December 2010 (GMT)

this has been done, thanks to kiba. :) --Nanotube 06:17, 2 January 2011 (GMT)

Outline the reason/concept behind "Mining" (not technical)

Hey guys, love the project, love the idea. The technical information on this page is fantastic and very interesting, but I think one critical focus that is missing from here and the main website is the *reason* why the "Proof of work" is important. Why is there mining? What purpose does it achieve? How does it help give 'validity' to the currency. This important area should have a heading of its own i think! And maybe even on the main website? It's the first question many people will ask. Just my 2c