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Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, has announced the completion of an advanced Bitcoin mining chip, setting the stage for the launch of a comprehensive Bitcoin mining system.
This development, achieved with a three-nanometer (nm) design, marks a pivotal moment in Block’s ambitious project aimed at decentralizing Bitcoin mining hardware supply and hashrate distribution.
Jack Dorsey’s 3 NM Bitcoin Mining Chip
Dorsey’s team has successfully a full tapeout of the design in collaboration with a leading global semiconductor foundry. This advancement follows their previous prototype, a five-nanometer mining chip, which provided critical insights and validated the company’s design approach.
The new 3nm chip promises competitive performance. It aims to cater to mining operators following the fourth Bitcoin halving
Block’s extensive experience in product and software development is expected to enhance the mining system’s market appeal. The company has shipped tens of millions of devices and plans to leverage this background to deliver a differentiated mining solution that addresses the specific needs of today’s Bitcoin miners.
