Antminer has been teasing its new E9 cryptocurrency ASIC miner for a very long time. Today, the E9 has launched, though the final official performance numbers seem to be lower than initial claims.
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Rumors suggest that Intel is planning to create a chip specialized for the mining of cryptocurrency, called "Bonanza Mine". The company also says it won't add ether mining limits, unlike Nvidia.
Intel and DARPA have started a new project that will help the U.S. develop cutting edge ASIC chips domestically. They also aim to make the chips safe to manufacture in zero-trust environments.
Intel's latest offering in its lineup of eASICs, the N5X boasts 50% lower core power and lower cost compared to FPGAs. It will be geared towards accelerating 5G, AI, cloud, and edge workloads.
