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New chips for artificial intelligence have been a rising trend. But now, there might be a new chip for Bitcoin mining.
What’s happening:
- Singapore based Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer Technologies (NASDAQ: BTDR) has announced they have successfully tested a new chip for Bitcoin mining rigs that could lower power consumption and increase the overall efficiency of Bitcoin mining
Why it matters:
- As the Bitcoin halving nears closer, there has been significant concern that Bitcoin mining companies may struggle to maintain current levels of profitability as the rewards of mining Bitcoin decreases
- If successful, Bitdeer’s new chip could unleash a new paradigm for the power consumption of Bitcoin mining hardware
Going deeper:
- The SEAL01 chip designed and developed by Bitdeer uses an advanced 4-nanometer process technology that they collaborated on with a semiconductor company
- Bitdeer plans to make their new chip an integral part of their new SEALMINER A1 Bitcoin mining machines
Yes, but:
- While this may be a potential breakthrough for Bitcoin mining rigs, Bitdeer has yet to test this new technology at scale
- Many Bitcoin mining companies are dealing with the upcoming halving by finding sources of low cost, carbon neutral power to reduce their operating expenses and increase overall mining efficiency
