# 🗻 Quarry Virtual Mining Network

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## Initialisation <a href="#initialisation" id="initialisation"></a>

**Network**

Our node network will be created to support both the Bitcoin & Ethereum networks. Bricklayer believes strongly in the value these decentralised networks bring to finance where Bitcoin being the new standard for storing economic energy meanwhile Ethereum is the leader in smart contract enabled blockchains, thus why we chose to build our entire ecosystem on said chain.

This node network allows us to manipulate the capital at hand to further enhance the rewards for $BRCK holders, while also contributing to the decentralised ethos running of these blockchains.

**Prerequisites**

For Bitcoin, our end goal will involve acquiring Antminer rigs placing them into custom built containers to manage the cooling efficiency of the rigs. A stable, high-speed internet connection will also be crucial limiting factor. Due to high electricity consumption, they will be located in Bricklayer controlled facilities in areas with low electricity costs ensures profitability.

While for Ethereum, personal hardware with sufficient SSD storage, high RAM (32GB+), and multi-core processors (8+ cores) will be acquired, to be placed in any Bricklayer location due to lack of high energy costs. When it comes to selecting the consensus & execution clients, this will be managed at launch of each node & will focus on enhancing the network distribution of clients were feasible. A minimum stake of 32 ETH per validator is required for Ethereum PoS participation.


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