Bitmain announces the launch of its first Alephium mining machine

Alephium, the first operational Layer 1 sharded blockchain built on top of Bitcoin Core technology, announces the launch of the first miner specifically designed for Alephium mining, developed by Bitmain, the global leader in cryptocurrency mining hardware.

A Milestone for the Alephium Ecosystem

Cheng Wang, founder and core developer of Alephium, said, "We are excited to see Bitmain launch their first miner specifically designed for Alephium and the Blake3 algorithm. This is an important process for our ecosystem and will enhance the security of the network. Bitmain's cutting-edge hardware and our scalable smart contract chain are a powerful combination." Known for providing a high-performance, secure DeFi and dApps platform and improving energy efficiency, Alephium will continue to push the boundaries of expressiveness, scalability, and decentralization. The partnership with Bitmain highlights Alephium's commitment to building the future DeFi infrastructure.

Technological Innovation and Energy Efficiency

Alephium’s COO Maud Bannwart said, “Bitmain’s dedication to innovation in mining technology is fully aligned with our goals at Alephium. This new miner is not only a milestone for us, but also a testament to the recognition of Alephium’s growing potential in the crypto industry. With Bitmain’s extensive network and expertise, we expect Alephium’s hash rate and visibility to increase significantly, contributing to the overall growth and security of the chain and its ecosystem.”

Bitmain representative Liam Li then said, “We have been following Alephium for some time and have been impressed by the dedication of its team, its commitment to technology, and the loyal community it has been able to cultivate. It has been an unforgettable journey to develop this dedicated miner. Alephium’s innovative approach to sharding and its focus on energy efficiency make it a perfect choice for our next-generation mining hardware. Bitmain will continue to provide PoW Ecosystem Efforts."

Driving Adoption and Developer Engagement

Alephium's ongoing efforts to expand its ecosystem are further strengthened by this collaboration. It is expected that the launch of the dedicated mining machine will attract more developers, miners and users to join the platform, enhance its usefulness and drive wider adoption.

The focus is on attracting more developers to explore Alephium and start creating dApps. The launch of dedicated miners will create a surge in interest and activity within the Alephium community, paving the way for more exciting developments and projects.

Join the Alephium Community

Alephium invites developers, miners, and blockchain enthusiasts to join its vibrant community. If you want to get involved and contribute, and stay up to date with the latest news and developments, you can follow us on:

Twitter | Discord | GitHub

For more information on the world’s first Alephium dedicated miner, visit Bitmain’s official website.

About Alephium

Alephium is a pioneering PoW L1 that extends security and programmability without sacrificing decentralization to expand the possibilities of tokens, smart contracts, and dApps. These attributes, along with a loyal and engaged community, have produced a vibrant and rapidly expanding ecosystem of decentralized applications, services, tools, and builders.

About Bitmain

Bitmain is a global leader in cryptocurrency mining hardware and solutions. Known for its Antminer series, Bitmain is committed to providing high-performance and energy-efficient mining solutions to the blockchain industry.

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