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MicroBT

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Pronunciation
[my-kroh-bee-tee]
Analogy
Like NVIDIA for GPUs, MicroBT focuses on designing and producing specialized mining chips for Bitcoin and other PoW networks.
Definition
A hardware manufacturer specializing in ASIC miners for proof‑of‑work cryptocurrencies, known for their WhatsMiner series offering high hash rates and energy efficiency.
Key Points Intro
MicroBT ASICs deliver top-tier mining performance for industrial and hobbyist miners.
Key Points

High efficiency: Up to 30 J/TH energy efficiency in WhatsMiner M30S series.

Performance: Hash rates exceeding 100 TH/s per unit.

Reliability: Enterprise-grade components and cooling design.

Firmware: Customizable for frequency and power tuning.

Example
A mining farm deploys 500 WhatsMiner M30S++ units to achieve 50 PH/s of SHA‑256 hash power.
Technical Deep Dive
WhatsMiner boards host multiple BM1397 ASIC dies, each with pipelined SHA‑256 cores. Power delivered via high‑efficiency PSUs, cooling via high‑static‑pressure fans. Firmware supports Stratum V2 and remote monitoring APIs.
Security Warning
Outdated firmware can be vulnerable to botnet exploits like Mēris; apply vendor updates.
Caveat
ASIC hardware becomes obsolete as new models improve efficiency.

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