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Folding solves problems which allow proteins to be folded in order to help find cures for various diseases. No, there isn't any other reason to spend money on a Folding rig.

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I just want to know what folding is and why do people do it. From what I've read so far, you utilize your computing power to help research for good causes. Besides the fact of doing a good deed, is there another reason spend money to build rigs to do this?

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I just want to know what folding is and why do people do it. From what I've read so far, you utilize your computing power to help research for good causes. Besides the fact of doing a good deed, is there another reason spend money to build rigs to do this?

So you can fold on your gaming rig and another dedicated folding rig at the same time, because some people want to contribute more, because: Reasons, because: More reasons

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Folding solves problems which allow proteins to be folded in order to help find cures for various diseases. No, there isn't any other reason to spend money on a Folding rig.

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Ok, how about bitcoins. What are they and are they tied to folding in any way?

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I just want to know what folding is and why do people do it. From what I've read so far, you utilize your computing power to help research for good causes. Besides the fact of doing a good deed, is there another reason spend money to build rigs to do this?

 

it's a hobby, some people just like doing it and when you get into the leaderboards and become competitive it's way better. in the end, for me, it's all about community. yes, the main reason why I do it is to help get research done, but what keeps me active is all these people who post here every day. 

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Ok, how about bitcoins. What are they and are they tied to folding in any way?

mining bitcoins is a way of getting money,comparable to folding, but it does not really pay out alot.

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Ok, how about bitcoins. What are they and are they tied to folding in any way?

 

bitcoins are a virtual currency. to sum it up, you use your hardware to "mine" coins which you can then use to buy things, even rl money.

 

bitcoins aren't tied to folding in any way

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Ok, thanks guys.

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