GoMining has mined what it claims is the first known Bitcoin block produced using the Job Declaration feature of the Stratum V2 protocol. The block, created through the DMND bitcoin mining pool, allowed GoMining to construct its own block template rather than relying on the pool to select transactions. This demonstration highlights one of Stratum V2's core promises: giving individual miners greater control over block composition while still participating in pooled mining.
The milestone block included transactions associated with GoBTC Pay, GoMining’s open-source Bitcoin instant payments protocol. "This block demonstrates that miners can now participate in pooled mining while retaining control over block construction," said Mark Zalan, CEO of GoMining. Alejandro De La Torre, CEO of DMND, added: "A miner just mined the first Stratum V2 block to power their own product end to end." The successful block provides one of the first real-world uses of the protocol outside test environments, potentially paving the way for reduced centralization in Bitcoin mining.
Alongside the mining breakthrough, GoMining launched a new Step Down Auction feature for its digital mining asset marketplace. The automated descending-price model eliminates bidding and aims to improve liquidity and price discovery. The marketplace overhaul also adds ROI indicators, expanded access to listings, and new sorting tools. Together, the moves underline GoMining’s dual strategy of advancing Bitcoin mining infrastructure and refining the experience for tokenized mining products.
