Auradine has launched the Teraflux AH3880, a hydro-cooled Bitcoin miner designed and manufactured in the United States. The company aims to address the challenges of rising computational demands, increasing energy costs, and dependence on foreign hardware suppliers. With a hash rate of 600 TH/s and an energy efficiency of 14.5 J/TH, the Teraflux AH3880 outperforms other major Bitcoin miners, including the Antminer S19j Pro and the Antminer S21 XP Hydro.
This launch comes amid disruptions in U.S. Bitcoin mining, as some mining rig shipments have been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These seizures involve devices from companies like Bitmain and MicroBT, which were halted due to trade restrictions stemming from the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology. The devices included chips from Sophgo, a company now on the U.S. trade restrictions list. As a result, many U.S. miners have faced significant delays in receiving hardware shipments.
Sanjay Gupta, chief strategy officer at Auradine, highlighted the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions, which have caused disruptions in the supply chain. With China-based companies like Bitmain dominating the Bitcoin mining hardware market, U.S. miners are increasingly looking for domestic alternatives. The U.S. government's push for onshore manufacturing and self-reliance in Bitcoin mining hardware presents an opportunity for U.S. miners to regain control over their supply chains. Analysts estimate that this shift could unlock a $20 billion market for domestic hardware producers.
Auradine's Teraflux AH3880 is a response to these challenges. It is designed to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers, providing U.S. miners with a solution that not only avoids trade restrictions but also enhances efficiency and sustainability. The U.S. government's recent focus on supporting domestic Bitcoin mining and electricity generation aligns with Auradine's goal to offer U.S.-made, energy-efficient hardware to Bitcoin miners.
The Teraflux AH3880 features a liquid cooling system that improves efficiency by directly cooling the ASIC chips, ensuring lower power consumption while maximizing output. This innovation helps address both the operational needs and regulatory challenges faced by U.S. miners. Additionally, the longer hardware lifespan of the miner reduces the need for frequent replacements, further reducing operational costs.
Despite concerns about the centralization of Bitcoin mining, with most activity concentrated in the U.S. and China, Gupta argued that more energy-efficient solutions would ultimately strengthen the network. He acknowledged, however, that if the growth in mining activity surpasses the sustainability and decentralization efforts of the technology, risks could arise.
Auradine’s entry into the market positions it as a key player in the effort to reduce reliance on foreign mining rigs and offer a more sustainable, energy-efficient solution to U.S. Bitcoin miners. As more companies emerge to support onshore manufacturing, competition is expected to increase, offering U.S. miners greater options and reducing the dominance of foreign manufacturers like Bitmain.
