FPGA
Field-Programmable Gate Array; reconfigurable hardware used for mining before ASICs dominated, less efficient but more flexible.
関連用語
FOMO
Fear Of Missing Out; emotional driver causing impulsive buying during market rallies.
FPPS (Full-Pay-Per-Share)
Pool payout method paying miners expected share of block rewards and transaction fees regardless of luck.
Financing Rate
Interest rate paid on loans for purchasing mining equipment or operations.
Firmware
Embedded software on mining hardware enabling features, overclocking, monitoring, etc.
Firmware Customization
Third-party modified firmware unlocking higher performance or features beyond stock manufacturer settings.
Foundry
Semiconductor fabrication plant (e.g., TSMC, Samsung) producing chips for ASIC manufacturers.