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MicroBT has introduced its latest generation of WhatsMiner Bitcoin mining rigs in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2025, expanding its portfolio with three efficiency tiers: 12.5 J/TH, 13.5 J/TH, and 14.5 J/TH. The series spans multiple air- and liquid-cooled models, with hash rates reaching up to 968 TH/s.
Key Developments
- The new lineup is structured into three efficiency classes: 12.5, 13.5, and 14.5 joules per terahash (J/TH).
- MicroBT showcased a set of models emphasizing the 14.5 J/TH tier at the event, while noting variants across all three tiers.
- The family includes both air-cooled and liquid-cooled options to suit different deployment environments.
Key Specifications
Models highlighted with their indicated hash rate ranges:
- M70: 214–236 TH/s
- M72: 246–278 TH/s
- M73: 470–526 TH/s
- M76: 336–374 TH/s
- M78: 440–486 TH/s
- M79: 870–968 TH/s
The showcased lineup emphasized an energy efficiency of 14.5 J/TH across the displayed models, with the broader series spanning down to 12.5 J/TH in select configurations.
Market Context
The push toward more efficient ASIC miners reflects ongoing industry pressure to reduce energy consumption and optimize operational costs. With mining margins sensitive to power prices and network difficulty, incremental improvements in J/TH and higher terahash throughput can materially impact fleet economics for industrial miners.
Looking Ahead
MicroBT’s expanded WhatsMiner range provides miners with a wider set of performance and cooling profiles, potentially accelerating upgrade cycles in large-scale facilities. Details on pricing and availability were not disclosed at the event.