Research team (IMAGE) Optica Caption The new scheme and low-energy chip could make it possible for individuals all over the world to participate in cryptocurrency mining profitably. Pictured are research group members Sunil Pai, Taewon Park, Shanhui Fan, Olav Solgaard and David Miller as well as Zhanghao Sun and Carson Valdez, who worked on the setup. Credit Stanford University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.