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Hardware Generation	Architecture	Comparative Efficiency (2026 Context)	Status
CPU	General-purpose logic	Negligible for BTC; strong for Monero/Verus	Consumer-grade
GPU	Parallel graphics processing	Inefficient for SHA-256; versatile for altcoins/AI	Enthusiast-grade
FPGA	Reprogrammable logic	Niche; algorithm-agile	Specialist-grade
ASIC	Fixed-logic circuit	Maximum efficiency for specific algorithms	Industrial-grade

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