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Gaming PC Maker Razer Offers Store Credit in Return for Crypto Mining

Published 12/13/2018, 02:00 PM
Updated 12/13/2018, 02:15 PM
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Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer has launched an app that rewards users for mining cryptocurrency – but not with either cash or crypto.

Announced Wednesday, the app, dubbed Razer SoftMiner, allows gamers to utilize their idle graphics cards to mine for new transactions blocks on the ethereum blockchain, among other networks. While mining directly using software clients or via other apps earns computer owners cryptocurrency, SoftMiner instead rewards them with loyalty points under Razer's Silver program; the amount of "silver" they get depends on the processing power of their computers and the amount of time dedicated to running the app, among more technical factors.

The loyalty points can later be redeemed in-store for discounts on Razer products, merchandise, gift vouchers and more, the firm says.

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