MicroBT, a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware, recently made a groundbreaking announcement during the Blockchain Life 2023 event in Dubai. The company introduced its latest generation of mining rigs, the Whatsminer M60 series, featuring hydro, immersion, and air-cooling models. In his opening speech, Dr. Zuoxing Yang, the founder and CEO of MicroBT, emphasized the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge manufacturing and its dedication to customer service.
Dr. Yang highlighted the pivotal role of energy in powering mining hardware, emphasizing the growing importance of renewable energy sources. In the era of sustainable development, technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly significant. MicroBT recognized these trends and designed the WhatsMiner M60 series with a focus on ESG-friendly mining goals and operability with renewable energy sources.
Meeting Industry Demands The latest generation M60 series includes multiple models with varying specifications, promising to have a significant impact on the overall Bitcoin network hashrate. As the mining landscape evolves, miners are continually seeking more powerful and energy-efficient hardware to remain competitive. Furthermore, miners operating in different environments have unique concerns regarding heat management. The diverse cooling systems of the WhatsMiner models cater to these varied operations.
The WhatsMiner M66S and WhatsMiner M66 immersion cooling models offer impressive hashrates ranging from 298TH/s to 270TH/s and from 276TH/s to 240TH/s, respectively. These models boast remarkable energy efficiency, rated at 18.5 J/T and 19.9 J/T. This means that miners using these rigs can significantly enhance their hashing capabilities while keeping energy costs to a minimum. The result is a more efficient mining operation with reduced operational expenses.
For miners seeking even higher hashrates, the hydro-cooling models, WhatsMiner M63S and WhatsMiner M63, deliver performance ranging from 390TH/s to 360TH/s and from 366TH/s to 334TH/s, respectively. With energy efficiency ratings of 18.5 J/H and 19.9 J/T, these models strike an excellent balance between hash power and energy consumption.
Miners looking for air-cooling options can turn to the WhatsMiner M60S and M60 models, offering hashrates ranging from 186Th/s to 170Th/s and from 172Th/s to 150Th/s. With energy efficiency ratings of 18.5 J/T and 19.9 J/T, respectively, these models are well-suited for environments where liquid cooling may not be feasible. They cater to a broader range of mining operations, including those in regions with less advanced cooling infrastructure.
Vincent Zhang, Sales Director of MicroBT, noted that miners using the M60 series can optimize their operations thanks to the hardware’s ability to run at 80°C. Additionally, miners adhering to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mandates will find it easier to attract investments from institutional players due to the series’ efficiency and commitment to sustainability.
Recognizing the significance of the M60 series, industry leaders such as Ghazaleh Barman, Vice President of Riot Platforms, and Niek Beudeker, Managing Director of Peak Mining, a division of the Northern Data Group, highlighted the series’ design to address power generation and distribution challenges. This design ensures compliance with stringent grid management standards, including those set by ERCOT in Texas.
The highly efficient MicroBT miners in the M60 series are expected to have a substantial impact on the Bitcoin network hashrate. Furthermore, the rapid response of PSU (Power Supply Unit) power management within the M60 series will play a pivotal role in maintaining grid load balance.
