Why “Anubis” is being discussed
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Also, as mentioned elsewhere in the thread, more scrapers. They're trying to keep things accessible without JavaScript, which mostly rules out the typical proof of work solution…
by mook · Sep 2, 2026
> the system rewards are not what they think the system should reward It's the grown-up version of nerdy kids hating "the jocks" in high school. We're all just a bunch of dumb k…
by mapontosevenths · Sep 2, 2026
I am surprised POW Anubis doesn't work for you. Are these bots bypassing POW somehow?
by leohart · Sep 1, 2026
> why are they running such lightweight setups to begin with? It's easier and still gives access to almost everything. I don't think CPU limitations are the main issue there. As…
by Dylan16807 · Aug 31, 2026
Sure. Even if PoW in general is sound, when applied to scraping it's always going to be a matter of what the client is willing to "pay". It's entirely within the realm of possib…
by fc417fc802 · Aug 31, 2026
The point of Anubis isn't to prevent bots from accessing a site, but rather to prevent dumb bots from accidentally DOSing a site. If someone adds an Anubis solver to their spide…
by gavinsyancey · Aug 31, 2026
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Anubis, also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu in Ancient Egyptian, is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head. Read more on Wikipedia