Bitdeer Taped Out SEAL03 Bitcoin ASIC with 10 J/TH Efficiency

Bitdeer announced that it has “successfully” completed the tape-out of its third-generation Bitcoin mining chip, the SEAL03, with an expected efficiency of 10 J/TH.

In its October update released on Wednesday, Bitdeer stated that it anticipates receiving initial sample wafers of SEAL03 in the second quarter of next year. A successful tape-out of a chip is a critical step in validating its design and paving the way for production.

Additionally, Bitdeer said it has commenced the mass production of its SEALMINER A1 and A2 Bitcoin miners, which total 21.7 EH/s and are powered by its first and second-generation Bitcoin mining chips. The company expects to deliver 3.7 EH/s of the SEALMINER A1 by January 2025 for proprietary mining. Approximately 0.4 EH/s of that output is en route to Bitdeer’s mining sites in Texas and Norway for full energization by the first quarter. Currently, an additional 1.7 EH/s of the A1 miners are in the production phase.

Mass production for SEALMINER A2 has also commenced, as Bitdeer secured foundry capacity for 18 EH/s of hashrate, which will be allocated for third-party sales and proprietary mining. Last month, the company revealed the specifications of its air-cooled and hydro-cooled A2 miners, which boast hashrate capacities of 226 TH/s and 446 TH/s, respectively, both achieving an efficiency of 16.5 J/TH.

Since Bitdeer plans to deploy the initial SEALMINERS for its mining fleet, the actual performance and efficiency of the A1 and A2 series can’t be independently verified until shipments reach third-party customers.

Earlier this year, Bitdeer unveiled a development roadmap for its SEAL Bitcoin ASIC. “We will continue to provide updates on this hashrate progress as part of our commitment to transparency with all stakeholders, including shareholders, suppliers, and especially clients who need clear guidance for making informed decisions,” said Linghui Kong, Bitdeer’s Chief Business Officer, in the October update.