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MicroBT designs application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) engineered to execute SHA-256 hashing at maximum energy efficiency, primarily through its Whatsminer product line. The company, alongside Bitmain and Ca...

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Market leader in premium ASIC mining hardware with strong technical execution, but financial opacity and cyclical exposure...

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Industry Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
5 named competitors
4 recent developments
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MicroBT Overview

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MicroBT designs application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) engineered to execute SHA-256 hashing at maximum energy efficiency, primarily through its Whatsminer product line. The company, alongside Bitmain and Canaan, controls over 95% of ASIC supply and competes in the industrial bitcoin mining hardware market with advanced hydro-cooled systems.

Strategic Profile

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MicroBT sustains engineering density in Shenzhen to compress design-to-tapeout timelines, enabling rapid innovation cycles in the competitive ASIC space. The company has shifted toward hydro-cooled systems that can sustain higher output without thermal constraints of air-cooled units, positioning it for industrial-scale deployments. MicroBT has maintained a US assembly line since 2023, allowing mitigation of tariff exposure in key markets.

Competitive Landscape

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Bitmain, MicroBT, and Canaan control over 95% of ASIC supply. Antminer and Whatsminer lines command the bulk of deployed hash rate, while Avalon differentiates through integrated power supply designs. MicroBT competes on efficiency metrics and thermal innovation, particularly in hydro-cooled systems for industrial operators seeking margin preservation in tight mining economics.

Industry Context

MicroBT operates in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.

Key facts

Headquarters: Beijing, China

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  • The Whatsminer M79S delivers 1.35 PH/s of SHA256 hashrate for industrial-scale operations, representing entry into petahash-class machines capable of transforming mining economics at scale
  • Section 232 tariffs signed on April 2, 2026 imposed 25% duties on ASIC miners as "derivative products," stacking on existing 21.6% Southeast Asia import duties — reducing cost advantage for imported Chinese hardware
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Recent developments

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  • December 2025M79S petahash-class miner launched, marking the first commercial ASIC machine exceeding 1 PH/s hashrate
  • March 2026M70 series and M79S machines announced with focus on hydro-cooled efficiency for institutional mining farms
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AntminerMarket-leading ASIC bitcoin miners with 50%+ global market share→AvalonASIC miners with integrated power supplies for farm efficiency→Bitdeer SEALMINERNASDAQ-listed Bitcoin ASIC miner manufacturer with self-developed SEAL chips and hydro-cooled industrial-grade flagship models (A4 Pro Hydro, A4 Ultra Hydro)→AuradinePrivate Bitcoin ASIC miner manufacturer competing in enterprise-scale hydro-cooled mining hardware segment→Teraflux AT2880Next-generation ASIC bitcoin miner manufacturer with next-gen chips targeting 310 TH/s at 10.3 J/TH efficiency→

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Frequently asked questions

What does MicroBT do?+
MicroBT designs application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) engineered to execute SHA-256 hashing at maximum energy efficiency, primarily through its Whatsminer product line. The company, alongside Bitmain and Ca...
What is MicroBT's Cyborg Score?+
MicroBT has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are MicroBT's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Antminer, Avalon, Bitdeer SEALMINER, Auradine. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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