Bitcoin Magazine Block Launches Modular Bitcoin Miner And Free, Open Source Mining Software

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has unveiled Proto Rig, a first-of-its-kind modular bitcoin mining system, and Proto Fleet, a free and open-source fleet management software platform, marking a bold step toward decentralizing mining hardware, increasing operational efficiency, and boosting Bitcoin network resiliency.

The announcement took place at Core Scientific’s facility in Dalton, GA, where Proto Rigs are already deployed as part of its mining fleet. This launch represents the first two end-to-end releases from Proto, Block’s suite of bitcoin mining products and services, following its initial chip sale to Core Scientific.

Currently, bitcoin mining hardware faces significant inefficiencies. Most machi

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