Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain’s Dominance

Bitcoin MagazineBlock Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain’s Dominance Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, partners with Core Scientific to introduce the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed for seamless upgrades and lower maintenance costs, targeting Bitmain's 80% market monopoly. This post Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain’s Dominance first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Aug 28, 2025 - 03:10
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Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain’s Dominance

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Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain’s Dominance

Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. recently announced the Proto Rig, a modular reinvention of Bitcoin mining hardware not seen since Bitmain’s launch of the S1 ASIC rig in 2013, over 12 years ago. The announcement was made from the facilities of Core Scientific with whom Block has partnered to design, test and develop the Proto line of mining hardware. Dorsey personally attended the event, among a who’s who of the Bitcoin mining industry. 

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