Summary
- Block has announced the modular Bitcoin (BTC) mining system 'Proto Rig' and the open-source software platform 'Proto Fleet.'
- It was stated that Proto Rig features a structure that makes hashboard replacement and upgrades easy.
- Block explained that this new system can enable extended miner lifespan and approximately 20% reduction in upgrade costs.
On the 14th (local time), according to the crypto-specialized media outlet Crypto Briefing, Block, led by Jack Dorsey, has announced the modular Bitcoin (BTC) mining system 'Proto Rig' and the open-source software platform for mining optimization 'Proto Fleet.'
Proto Rig features a structure that allows individual hashboards to be replaced or upgraded without disassembling the miner. Block explained that, through this, the miner's lifespan can be extended from the traditional 3-5 years to up to 10 years, and upgrade costs can be reduced by approximately 20% per cycle.
JH Kim
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