Jack Dorsey’s Block Unveils First U.S.-Made Bitcoin Mining ASIC

Block introduces Proto Rig, a modular and durable Bitcoin mining system delivering enhanced efficiency, alongside Proto Fleet, an open-source platform for streamlined mining operations.

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Summary

Block unveiled Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed for durability, repairability, and upgradeability, alongside Proto Fleet, an open-source software platform for managing mining operations. The system delivers 1.5 times more power per rack-foot and could double hardware lifespan while reducing upgrade costs by around 20%, as announced by Thomas Templeton during a livestream at Core Scientific’s facility in Dalton, Georgia.

Terms & Concepts
  • Hashboard: A printed circuit board within mining systems that houses multiple ASICs or processing units, crucial for executing mining computations.