Block 和 Core Scientific 联手利用新型 3nm ASIC 变革比特币挖矿

本周，比特币挖矿行业出现了重大发展，领导层也发生了变化。刚刚发布的重要公告包括 Block 之间达成的协议

Block, Inc. and Core Scientific are joining forces to deploy Block's new 3-nanometer (nm) ASIC mining chips in a major agreement announced on July 10, 2024. This collaboration marks one of the largest ASIC procurement deals in terms of hashrate and aligns with Block's mission to democratize bitcoin mining.

Block, Inc. 和 Core Scientific 在 2024 年 7 月 10 日宣布的一项重大协议中联手部署 Block 的新型 3 纳米 (nm) ASIC 挖矿芯片。此次合作标志着算力方面最大的 ASIC 采购交易之一，并与Block 的使命是使比特币挖矿民主化。

The Block Proto team, known for developing the self-custody hardware wallet Bitkey, is spearheading this deployment. In partnership with Core Scientific, they aim to supply state-of-the-art ASICs to contribute approximately 15 exahashes per second (EH/s) to Core Scientific's mining operations. This initiative is set to decentralize mining hardware, enhance efficiency, and advance sustainability.

Block Proto 团队以开发自我托管硬件钱包 Bitkey 而闻名，他们正在带头进行这一部署。他们与 Core Scientific 合作，旨在提供最先进的 ASIC，为 Core Scientific 的挖矿业务贡献每秒约 15 exahashes (EH/s) 的速度。该举措旨在分散采矿硬件、提高效率并促进可持续性。

Highlighting the significance of this collaboration, Thomas Templeton, Lead of the Proto team at Block, stated, “Core Scientific is renowned for its high standards of operational excellence, advanced infrastructure, and deep expertise in mining. We are excited to break new ground by teaming with a leading mining operator to build a unique, tailor-made mining solution leveraging our ASICs.”

Block Proto 团队负责人 Thomas Templeton 强调了此次合作的重要性，他表示：“Core Scientific 以其高标准的卓越运营、先进的基础设施和深厚的采矿专业知识而闻名。我们很高兴能够与领先的挖矿运营商合作，利用我们的 ASIC 构建独特的、量身定制的挖矿解决方案，从而开辟新天地。”

Emphasizing the shared vision, Russell Cann, Core Scientific's Chief Development Officer, added, “Together, Block and Core Scientific are working to define a new paradigm for scaled bitcoin mining, one designed to deliver important operational benefits while contributing to the longevity and vitality of the Bitcoin Network.”

Core Scientific 首席开发官 Russell Cann 强调了共同的愿景，他补充道：“Block 和 Core Scientific 正在共同努力定义一种规模化比特币挖矿的新范式，该范式旨在提供重要的运营效益，同时为比特币的寿命和活力做出贡献。比特币网络。”

In another key development, Bitfarms announced the appointment of Ben Gagnon as Chief Executive Officer on July 8, 2024. Gagnon, who previously served as Chief Mining Officer, brings extensive experience in bitcoin mining to his new role.

另一个关键进展是，Bitfarms 于 2024 年 7 月 8 日宣布任命 Ben Gagnon 为首席执行官。Gagnon 曾担任首席挖矿官，为他的新角色带来了比特币挖矿方面的丰富经验。

Under Gagnon's leadership, Bitfarms, known for its environmentally friendly hydro-electric powered data centers, aims to expand into energy generation, heat recycling, and high-performance computing for artificial intelligence.

在 Gagnon 的领导下，以其环保水力发电数据中心而闻名的 Bitfarms 旨在扩展到能源发电、热回收和人工智能高性能计算领域。

Commenting on Gagnon's appointment, Nicolas Bonta, Chairman of the Board of Directors, expressed confidence, stating, “Over the last five years, Ben has been a vital member of the Bitfarms leadership team and has been instrumental in positioning the Company to drive organic growth and capture a greater share of the global demand for bitcoin.”

董事会主席 Nicolas Bonta 在评论 Gagnon 的任命时表示充满信心，他表示：“过去五年来，Ben 一直是 Bitfarms 领导团队的重要成员，在推动公司有机增长方面发挥了重要作用。并在全球比特币需求中占据更大份额。”

In a related development, Bitcoin Policy UK, the company I co-founded, released a new research paper on July 9, 2024, titled “Supporting a Sustainable Grid With Bitcoin Mining.” This study coincides with the UK Government's plans to create a National Wealth Fund.

在相关进展中，我共同创立的英国比特币政策公司于 2024 年 7 月 9 日发布了一篇新的研究论文，题为“通过比特币挖矿支持可持续电网”。这项研究与英国政府创建国家财富基金的计划相吻合。

The research explores how bitcoin mining, which is often criticized for its energy consumption, can uniquely support, develop, and monetize sustainable grids and renewable electricity generation by acting as a flexible load in demand response programs.

该研究探讨了经常因其能源消耗而受到批评的比特币挖矿如何通过充当需求响应计划中的灵活负载来独特地支持、开发可持续电网和可再生发电并使其货币化。

The study highlights the potential of bitcoin mining to enhance renewable energy systems by adjusting to grid demands and supporting the integration of renewable sources. A National Wealth Fund, as proposed by the government, aligns with the paper's recommendations, presenting a crucial step towards a sustainable energy future.

该研究强调了比特币挖矿通过调整电网需求和支持可再生能源整合来增强可再生能源系统的潜力。政府提议的国家财富基金与该文件的建议相一致，为实现可持续能源未来迈出了关键一步。

These developments collectively signal a period of transformation for the bitcoin mining industry. As we look ahead, further advancements are set to unfold, shaping the future of bitcoin mining in a way that aligns with the broader goal of decentralization, efficiency, and environmental consciousness, ultimately contributing to Bitcoin's growing potential as a robust and transformative financial asset.

这些发展共同标志着比特币采矿业的转型时期。展望未来，进一步的进步将会展开，以符合去中心化、效率和环境意识的更广泛目标的方式塑造比特币挖矿的未来，最终有助于比特币作为一种强大和变革性金融资产的不断增长的潜力。