Confessions of a Crypto Cluster Operator - Dustin Heywood

Explore the intricacies of operating a cryptocurrency cluster in this 29-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2015. Delve into hardware considerations, including motherboards and video cards, as well as cooling solutions for optimal performance. Learn about system build automation, OCL/CUDA implementation, and Hashcat clustering techniques. Discover various cluster controllers, middleware options, and distribution methods. Gain insights from real-world experiences, including lessons learned from a cryptoeconomy disruption and an air-conditioning failure. Understand the implications of alternative clustering and attacks in the cryptocurrency landscape. Perfect for those interested in the technical aspects of cryptocurrency mining and cluster management.

Introductions
Disclaimer
Why are we here?
Power
Hardware - Motherboards
Hardware - Video Cards
Cooling
System Build Automation
ocl/cudaHashcat Clustering
Cluster Controllers
Middleware
Hashstack
Hashtopus
Manual distribution
Alternative Clustering -9 100000
Alternative Attacks
How I destroyed a cryptoeconomy
Air-conditioning Failure Part 2
Defcoin Lessons Learned
Crypto Cluster Lessons Learned
Credits/Shoutouts
Questions