Proto Rig

Abstract Proto Rig, a new ASIC miner from Proto, introduces an industrial-grade Bitcoin mining solution delivering up to 819 TH/s at 12,000 W with an efficiency of 14.65 J/TH. Powered by a modular 9-hashboard design, it aims to enhance resilience and uptime for professional farms. Positioned as a new competitor to established manufacturers, the article emphasizes performance, energy efficiency, and ecosystem potential, while noting suitability mainly for large-scale operations due to high power, noise, and cooling needs.

Key Points

• Product: Proto Rig – 819 TH/s SHA-256 ASIC miner for Bitcoin mining.
• Efficiency: 14.65 J/TH (high efficiency relative to top miners).
• Design: Modular 9-hashboard design; each board ~91 TH/s, total 819 TH/s.
• Power & Footprint: ~12,000 W; built for industrial-scale farms, not home setups.
• Market Position: Proto as a new competitor to Bitmain and MicroBT emphasis on performance, efficiency, and ecosystem.
• Performance: Real-world operation described as stable with a cooling system and dual high-speed fans at max load.
• Profitability: Heavily depends on electricity price; large-scale farms benefit from low-cost power and adequate cooling.
• Ecosystem: Framed as a platform for future ecosystem development, including support, firmware updates, and potential expansion beyond SHA-256.
• Comparison: Compared to Antminer S23 and WhatsMiner M60S++, Proto Rig offers substantially higher hashrate but requires more power and cooling.
• Resilience: If a single board fails, the rig maintains substantial functionality, aiding ROI stability.