COAL

Coal is a proof of work protocol built on the Solana blockchain. Miners compete for blocks in a 4x4 grid, with each block minting new COAL until the 3 million supply cap is reached

## Overview COAL is a proof of work protocol operating on the Solana blockchain that introduces a mining mechanism where participants compete for blocks arranged in a 4x4 grid structure. Unlike traditional mining pools or stake-based systems, COAL uses computational work to validate and secure blocks, with successful miners receiving newly minted COAL tokens. The protocol runs until the total supply reaches 3 million tokens, at which point mining rewards cease and the system transitions to its final state. This design combines elements of classical proof of work with Solana's high-throughput i