Bitdeer introduces energy efficient Bitcoin mining chip
Bitcoin mining company Bitdir has revealed the “SEAL04” chip on its technology map for its new Sealminer rig.
Set to be released in the second quarter of 2025, the SEAL04 chip is planned to achieve energy efficiency of up to 5 joules per terahertz (J/TH).
According to Xena, the roadmap aims to increase transparency in mining by providing data analytics on machine capacity, inventory and purchasing behavior to guide miners' expectations for technology development and equipment availability.
Pioneer low power Bitcoin mining
According to BitDeer, the SEAL04 chip will be mass produced for the fourth generation Sealminer machine and will be available from the fourth quarter of 2025. The power consumption of the machine is optimized to 5.5–6 J/TH below average 29 . J/T
Bitcoin (BTC) mining has caused problems with energy consumption, after mining companies have increased efforts to ensure that the process consumes less energy. After the ban in Kazakhstan, miners have largely moved to North America to green grid or sustainable off-grid locations.
The introduction of a more energy-efficient chip could represent a significant technological advance in the cryptocurrency mining industry.
This chip can provide greatly improved Bitcoin mining performance with minimal power consumption, resulting in lower operating costs and a reduced environmental footprint for miners.
Early chip developments
In March, BitDeer announced the first test of the SEAL01, a 4-nanometer bitcoin mining chip with a power efficiency of 18.1 J/TH. Used in his Sealminer A1 miner.
The predecessor SEAL01 was designed using the semiconductor manufacturer's 4-nanometer process technology. The company said that the chip can achieve an energy efficiency ratio of 18.1 J / TH.
Chips play a vital role in cryptocurrency mining as they are the hardware components responsible for performing the complex calculations required to secure and verify transactions on the blockchain.
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The news comes a week after Tether entered into a subscription agreement with BitDesk to buy up to $150 million worth of shares in a private placement, according to a May 31 announcement.
According to Tether CEO Paolo Arduino, BitDeer is one of the strongest vertical operators in the Bitcoin mining industry with state-of-the-art technologies and strong research and development efforts.
In May 2023, Bitdir Technologies Group and Bhutan's sovereign investment arm Druk Holdings and Investments (DHI) partnered to create an eco-friendly and carbon-free digital asset mining operation in Bhutan.
Cointelegraph contacted Bitdeer for more information on the SEAL04 chip, but has yet to receive a response.
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