RE: Could this just be the case that..18 Jun 2026 14:26
QBT got zero revenue from Methods A and B — despite the "immediate release and sale" announcement in June 2025.
Methods A and B require live connection to QBT's servers running AI learning models, which would let QBT control customer usage. This architecture may have been ( obviously it was) less attractive to ASIC manufacturers.
RE: Could this just be the case that..18 Jun 2026 14:07
Method A Machine learning that decides whether to use traditional brute-force search or "spaced confined search" at the start of each block
Method B Machine learning + statistical optimization that guides the search to where winning hashes are most likely found, saving energy
Method C AI Oracle that assesses in real-time the likelihood of an input generating a winning hash (the one now getting ASIC integration)
Methods A and B were technically "ready" in mid-2025 for commercial release, but QBT's business strategy pivoted to Method C because it had better prospects for ASIC manufacturer integration—the real money in mining hardware.
ECB product freeze (June 2026): The European Central Bank restricted Revolut's new product launches in the EEA due to governance and compliance concerns with its Lithuanian subsidiary, blocking new service rollouts until regulators are satisfied.
Crypto expansion timeline affected: Revolut had planned to roll out new token listings and exchange services across 30 EU markets, but the ECB restriction could indefinitely delay this crypto expansion if those count as "new products".
Stablecoin launch needs separate compliance: While MiCA positions Revolut to potentially issue its own stablecoin by 2026, experts note it requires additional compliance steps beyond the current licence.