Is this still worth it?
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Solved by Fulgrim,
Folding = using your PC's hardware to "fold" Proteins. It helps to create cures for diseases and such, and if you don't mind the slight bump in your electric bill, and want to help a good cause when you're not using your PC, then go for it.
Bitcoin/Litecoin is similar in that it uses your PC's processing power, but to calculate hashes. The more it can do per second, the better. Each "block" that gets processed earns you bitcoins/litecoin or whatever currency you choose to mine. And these coins have a monetary value which is subject to change.
Right now, mining is not profitable, or at least not on a small scale.
As for folding, it's purely voluntary and gives you a bigger electric bill but the satisfaction knowing you are helping a good cause.
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