Bitdeer, a Bitcoin mining company, has unveiled the revolutionary “SEAL04” chip as part of its technology roadmap for the newly launched Sealminer rig.
Expected to be released in the second quarter of 2025, the SEAL04 chip is anticipated to achieve remarkable energy efficiency levels, with as low as 5 joules per terahash (J/TH).
The roadmap, as per a press release, is focused on enhancing transparency in the mining sector, managing miners’ expectations regarding technological advancements and equipment delivery, while offering data analytics on machine capabilities, inventory, and purchasing behavior.
Pioneering a new era of low-power Bitcoin mining, Bitdeer has revealed that the SEAL04 chip will power the fourth-generation Sealminer machine, set for mass production and delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025. The machine’s power consumption will be optimized to 5.5–6 J/TH, significantly lower than the current average of 29 J/TH.
Bitcoin mining has faced challenges in terms of power consumption, prompting mining companies to strive for greater energy efficiency. Following the ban in Kazakhstan, miners have shifted towards greener grids in North America or sustainable off-grid locations.
The introduction of a more energy-efficient chip could represent a substantial leap forward for the cryptocurrency mining industry. This chip has the potential to greatly enhance Bitcoin mining performance while reducing power consumption, leading to lower operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint for miners.
In a previous development, Bitdeer had announced the successful initial testing of the SEAL01 chip in March, a 4-nanometer Bitcoin mining chip boasting a power efficiency of 18.1 J/TH. This chip was utilized in the Sealminer A1 mining rig.
Chips play a critical role in cryptocurrency mining, serving as the hardware components responsible for executing the complex computations necessary to validate and secure transactions on the blockchain.
In related news, Tether recently entered into a subscription agreement with Bitdeer to acquire up to $150 million worth of its shares in a private placement, as announced on May 31. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino praised Bitdeer as one of the strongest vertically integrated operators in the Bitcoin mining industry, lauding its cutting-edge technologies and robust research and development efforts.
In a forward-looking initiative, Bitdeer Technologies Group and Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), joined forces in May 2023 to establish eco-friendly and carbon-free digital asset mining operations in Bhutan.
Cointelegraph reached out to Bitdeer for further details on the SEAL04 chip but has yet to receive a response.
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