It felt like a year.

It was closer to 48 hours. But when I finally got my Bitaxe Machine to start hashing late this summer, it felt incredible.

When I saw the computer logs from the machine come in on the AXE OS interactive firmware, it was like a scene from a generic nerd movie.

And I laughed.

It was the type of joy you have when thinking of your best memories. The type of joy no one can take away.

The bit of computer power that I was able to bring online brought me a lot of joy.

Let’s be transparent:

400 giga hash per second in Bitcoin mining on an industrial level is (probably) laughable, at best.

However, when you turn your own on and you see those logs on your monitor – this was a different feeling. It’s almost as if it’s a constant moment.

Absolute Freedom. Absolute Sovereignty. The Infinite Flow of Knowledge.

The amount of hash rate you put on as a solo miner doesn’t really matter.

It’s the fact that you turned on a rig is what counts.

It’s the fact that you’ve remained steadfast in your bitcoin journey. You didn’t sell (unless you had to). You shitposted as you saw fit.

You put forth your unadulterated interest in science, philosophy, physics, and literature, among other things for the world to know.

You’re a Bitcoin Mining Scientist of sorts. It’s a multifaceted discipline with a lot of entry points, but that’s an entirely different story.

Decentralization of power was a key reason in creating bitcoin. An open-source affordable bitcoin mining machine that everyone can access is important in a space that seems to have oligopolies ready to pounce at every opportunity available in the sector.

It’s important that everyone mine there own machine too. Why?

Well, because Mining your own machine represents freedom in cyberspace. It’s a long story, but Here’s a quick review on the machine.

The Bitaxe is a fully open-source Bitcoin miner, allowing anyone to access and modify its hardware and software.

The Ultra model is the third major version of Bitaxe and now includes the BM1366 chip, which is known for its efficiency and is also used in Bitmain’s S19XP mining rigs. This update makes the Ultra model even more powerful and accessible for Bitcoin miner.

Bitaxe Machines are currently not compatible with 5G frequency status. You need to make sure you have a 2.4GHz frequency to get your Bitaxe machine online and hashing. I currently have the Bitaxe v2.0.1 there are several versions of Bitaxe Machines.

The Bitaxe lineup features a variety of models, each designed to cater to different user needs and mining setups. Among the options are the Bitaxe Supra, available in board versions 401 and 402, and the Bitaxe Ultra, which comes in several board versions, including 202, 204, and 205.

The availability of multiple board versions and models highlights the Bitaxe’s adaptability in the competitive field of Bitcoin mining. Personally, I have the Bitaxe Version 201.

It serves as a solid option for certain applications. Each model and version has its own unique features, making it essential for miners to select the one that best aligns with their specific goals and technical expertise

The BM1366 is an undocumented SHA256 mining ASIC from Bitmain, primarily utilized in the Antminer S19XP and S19k Pro models.

Bitmain claims that the BM1366 achieves an impressive efficiency of 0.021J/GH, making it one of the most energy-efficient chips available for Bitcoin mining.

This ASIC is available for around $15 each in small quantities, making it a relatively affordable option for those looking to build or upgrade mining equipment.

The BM1366 differs in footprint and pinout from its predecessors, the BM1397 and BM1387, which were used in previous Bitaxe models.

Additionally, the BM1366 has the capability to roll more than just the nonce on the chip, a feature that enhances its ability to create longer serial chains of ASICs, reducing the frequency at which new work needs to be sent to the chip​.

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