Auradine AT2880 bitcoin miner delivers efficiency levels rivaling Bitmain’s hardware, with recent tests showing 17 J/TH. Could this U.S.-designed ASIC chip reshape the mining market?
Auradine AT2880 Challenges Industry Giants
Auradine’s latest bitcoin miner, the AT2880, is gaining attention in the cryptocurrency mining sector after recent tests showed efficiency levels comparable to Bitmain’s industry-leading models. The U.S.-designed ASIC chip and miner system could present a significant challenge to Chinese mining hardware dominance.
Mining service provider BitsBeTrippin’ conducted a real-world performance review of two Auradine AT2880 miners. In a video released Monday, founder Michael Carter demonstrated an efficiency of approximately 17 J/TH after two days of testing.
Mining Efficiency Tested and Verified
During the test, one AT2880 unit was set to a power target of 3,850 watts, producing 222 TH/s with a real-time power draw of 3,900 watts, resulting in 17.5 J/TH efficiency. This closely matches the performance of Bitmain’s Antminer S21.
A second AT2880 unit operated at a lower power mode of 150 TH/s, consuming 2,500 watts and achieving an improved efficiency of 16.8 J/TH. Lower power settings can help miners optimize profitability during periods of reduced bitcoin hashprice.
Auradine Expands Production of AT2880 Miner
Auradine announced the Teraflux AT2880 in November 2023, stating that the miner would deliver up to 260 TH/s at an optimal efficiency of 16 J/TH. Shipments began in July 2024, with production volumes expected to increase in Q3 2024.
The AT2880 follows Auradine’s earlier AT1500 model, which had a hashrate of 180 TH/s at 25.34 J/TH in high-power mode and 112 TH/s at 23.1 J/TH in low-power mode.
A New Era for U.S.-Designed Bitcoin Mining Hardware?
With efficiency comparable to Chinese ASIC miners, Auradine’s AT2880 could position the U.S. as a competitive player in the bitcoin mining hardware market. As shipments increase, the industry will closely monitor adoption rates and real-world performance.
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