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What is crypto mining with a web browser?
It’s a new way to monetize websites that can be an addition to or replace monetizing a site with display advertising. It enables websites to earn from users who simply browse a site with our code embedded in it to mine cryptocurrencies with their unused computing power, called a CPU or GPU, which stands for computer processing unit and graphics processing unit.
Is Web mining new?
It’s actually both – relatively new but already well-established. Currently, many thousands of websites are using the technology successfully. In fact, some major websites use the technology to monetize their websites, including Unicef and Salon.com. Click here for more on that.
Will users of my website know they’re mining?
Yes, we insist on total transparency. All users who wish to mine must opt-in to do so. If they don’t opt-in, they won’t mine.
What types of payouts are supported?
Our main payment method is our native Gather coin (GTH), along with Bitcoin, for now. Where allowed, payment can also be in USD or local currency.
Is it easy to implement Gather on my website?
Yes, very easy. When you elect to use Gather to monetize a website, all you do is insert a bit of code on one or more pages of the website. We provide complete instructions for implementation, the cryptocurrency pools we use, fees and payouts. So we’ve made the entire process easy.For detailed step-by-step implementation instructions please click here
Will it harm my system?
No, our technology is designed with internal stress limits based on what device you are using. So we will never use more than you device can handle.
How do I implement Gather into my website or application?
Coded Websites:
– Generate the code from your Gather account dashboard at online.gather.network
– Copy paste the generated code into the website source code on each page you want it on, between <body> </body>

WordPress Websites:
– Generate the code from your Gather account dashboard at online.gather.network
– Navigate to ‘Editor’ in your WordPress admin panel.
– In ‘Editor’, open ‘Theme Footer’ and copy/pate the generated code before </body>.
– Click ‘Update File’.
– Make sure to check out our video for a step-by-step walk-through of the process.
When did Gather start?
Unofficially started in the end of 2017, the team came together at the start of 2018
Do you have an MVP?
Gather has an MVP and already onboarded 200+ publishers, including multiple notable partners from different industries to its early adopters program.
What is the purpose of the Gather Cryptocurrency?
$GTH’s value is derived from being used as both as a medium of exchange within the ecosystem. The specific features that use $GTH as a medium of exchange include:
1) Gas Fees and network interactions charges, settlement and processing power related charges for the Gather Cloud, and Settlement of Gather Online Rewards.
2) Providing a financial (dis)incentive to nodes to act maliciously.
3) Entitling Staking holders with the right to participate in the governance and future of the Gather ecosystem.
What is the protocol used by the Gather?
Gather will use a hybrid Proof of work and Proof of stake custom purpose built protocol.
Who is the team behind Gather?
Please see “About Us” section.
Are employees going to be paid in tokens?
With a mix of tokens / fiat / equity
Is there a lock in or vesting schedule for the team?
Yes. Please see the “Technology” page for details.