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Perhaps the best way to decentralize the Bitcoin network is through home mining, and things are moving in the right direction.
Yesterday, Solo Satoshi announced the Bitaxe Touch, the latest device in the world of home Bitcoin mining.
This new device utilizes Bitmain S21 Pro’s BM1370 ASIC chip and can reach hashrates of up to 1.6 TH/s.
It also features a touch screen that displays Bitcoin network statistics such as the network’s total hashrate, overall network difficulty, and block height.
Say hello to the future of Bitcoin home mining.
The world’s first open source touchscreen Bitcoin miner. Built on Bitaxe and AxeOS, this device marks a new chapter in the open source Bitcoin mining revolution.
Solo Satoshi Presents: Bitaxe Touch. pic.twitter.com/8AVCBvfCRo
— Solo Satoshi™⚡️ (@SoloSatoshi) January 8, 2025
Part of what is driving innovations like Bitaxe Touch is the work of Open Source Miners United. This Discord group was founded by Skot from Bitaxe and has over 5,500 members, where home mining enthusiasts share ideas and blueprints for new devices.
The group has been set up to allow anyone who wants to contribute to the development of the Bitaxe project, and also offers grants to certain contributors.
The work of such contributors will likely become easier once Block releases its own ASIC chip, allowing mining device developers to use it in their machines.
And for those who aren’t as technically inclined but still want to get into the home mining space (and live in colder climates), you can always purchase a home heat bit that is essentially plug-and-play. A mining rig that doubles as a space heater and air purifier.
Even with all these new devices hitting the market, I’m still in the early stages of the home Bitcoin mining movement, and this field is only going to blossom as more developers and the general public enter the market. I believe it will continue.
Indeed, the future of homegrown mining is bright.
