Miner Away is a free Chrome add-on developed by arthurgeron that aims to protect users from websites attempting to use their browsers as cryptocurrency miners. With the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, many websites have started using JavaScript or web-based miners to mine coins using visitors' CPUs without their consent.

Miner Away effectively blocks any JavaScript or web-based miners, ensuring that your browser remains free from unwanted mining activities. The add-on also allows you to whitelist specific domains if you trust them and want to support their mining activities.

One of the standout features of Miner Away is its ability to display the current status of the website you are visiting. It provides clear indications such as "No miners," "Warning/Blocked," or "Mining" to keep you informed about the mining activities happening on the page.

Additionally, Miner Away instantly notifies you through desktop notifications whenever a website attempts to start mining on your browser. This proactive approach ensures that you are aware of any mining attempts and can take appropriate action.

Miner Away achieves its functionality by blocking any requests made by websites that match the domains listed in the *blacklist.txt* file.

Overall, Miner Away is a valuable tool for users who want to protect their browsers from being used for cryptocurrency mining without their knowledge or consent. It provides essential features such as blocking miners, whitelisting domains, and real-time status updates, making it a reliable choice for anyone concerned about unwanted mining activities.