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⛏️ First ASIC Miner Launched

On January 30, 2013, the world's first ASIC miner began securing the Bitcoin network. More than 50 times more efficient than existing graphics processors, the ASIC single-handedly mined over 25 BTC per day. 📸 From left to right: Charlie Shrem, Yifu Guo, ASIC miner Avalon1
  • Image 1: ⛏️ First ASIC Miner Launched