Microbt, the well-known developer of Whatsminer application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners, revealed an exciting trio of new mining machines during the Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Microbt Ignites Mining Competition With Advanced Whatsminer Machines
The fresh lineup, unveiled in a press release shared with theminermag.com, features the air-cooled M60S++, the hydro-cooled M63S++, and the immersion-cooled M66S++. Each of these new machines comes with an impressive efficiency rating of 15.5 joules per terahash (J/T), the report details.
The Whatsminer M60S++ reportedly produces around 200~226 terahash per second (TH/s), while the hydro-cooled Whatsminer M63S++ produces 434~478 TH/s. The immersion-cooled M66S++ made by Microbt produces a reported 314~356 TH/s, according to the specifications.
Theminermag.com’s report states:
During initial tests, the power draw measured around 3,400 watts, below the 3,600-watt limit, with a voltage of approximately 207 V. In a subsequent test, the miner achieved a hashrate of 227.9 TH/s at an efficiency of 15.72 J/TH, drawing 3,581 watts under adjusted voltage settings.
Microbt’s announcement adds fuel to the growing rivalry among bitcoin mining manufacturers. Just a day earlier, competitor Bitmain revealed plans to establish a U.S.-based production line aimed at serving miners more efficiently. Meanwhile, Canaan is gearing up to release new models in 2025, already securing deals with Cleanspark and Hive. Bitdeer has similar plans, with fresh ASIC miners slated for a 2025 debut.
The debut of Microbt’s cutting-edge hardware marks a significant chapter in the heated competition within the bitcoin mining sector. With efficiency and performance taking center stage, the industry is clearly shifting toward bold advancements. These moves challenge key players like Auradine, Bitdeer, Bitmain, and Canaan, while setting new benchmarks for sustainability and scalability in mining operations.
Microbt’s latest offerings reflect a larger trend: companies must constantly innovate to stay ahead. The emphasis on adaptability and high efficiency highlights the growing need to balance profitability with environmental considerations. This ongoing battle of technological breakthroughs may ultimately shape the direction of bitcoin mining in the years to come.
