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Canaan Avalon 1 (0.06 TH/s)
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The Canaan Avalon 1 (0.06 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Canaan released in Jan 2013. It runs at 0.06 TH/s while drawing 600 W, an efficiency of 10000 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
More on this machine: Canaan Avalon 1 price history · Canaan Avalon 1 profitability history
Canaan Avalon 1 profitability
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Bitcoin $77,903.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000000 BTC | $0.00 | $0.50 | -$0.50 |
| Weekly | 0.000000 BTC | $0.01 | $3.51 | -$3.50 |
| Monthly | 0.000001 BTC | $0.04 | $15.23 | -$15.19 |
| Yearly | 0.000007 BTC | $0.54 | $182.78 | -$182.25 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $26,604,686.
Canaan Avalon 1 price history
From $17 in Jan 2018 to $0 in Nov 2022 (-100%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | $14 | $225.93 |
| Feb 2018 | $12 | $202.25 |
| Mar 2018 | $10 | $165.43 |
| Apr 2018 | $5 | $78.40 |
| May 2018 | $4 | $62.69 |
| Jun 2018 | $2 | $34.73 |
| Jul 2018 | $2 | $28.02 |
| Aug 2018 | $2 | $36.97 |
| Sep 2018 | $1 | $16.64 |
| Oct 2018 | $1 | $16.38 |
| Nov 2018 | $1 | $16.21 |
| Dec 2018 | $1 | $20.47 |
| Jan 2019 | $1 | $20.80 |
| Feb 2019 | $2 | $26.84 |
| Mar 2019 | $2 | $29.68 |
| Apr 2019 | $2 | $32.48 |
| May 2019 | $2 | $32.04 |
| Jun 2019 | $2 | $28.80 |
| Jul 2019 | $1 | $22.37 |
| Aug 2019 | $1 | $19.17 |
| Sep 2019 | $1 | $10.29 |
| Oct 2019 | $1 | $12.44 |
| Nov 2019 | $1 | $8.47 |
| Dec 2019 | $1 | $8.58 |
| Jan 2020 | $0 | $5.17 |
| Feb 2020 | $0 | $4.72 |
| Mar 2020 | $0 | $5.11 |
| Apr 2020 | $0 | $4.75 |
| May 2020 | $0 | $5.97 |
| Jun 2020 | $0 | $4.11 |
| Jul 2020 | $0 | $4.30 |
| Aug 2020 | $0 | $4.20 |
| Sep 2020 | $0 | $6.45 |
| Oct 2020 | $1 | $12.22 |
| Nov 2020 | $1 | $15.66 |
| Dec 2020 | $1 | $23.01 |
| Jan 2021 | $2 | $40.41 |
| Feb 2021 | $3 | $48.82 |
| Mar 2021 | $3 | $49.08 |
| Apr 2021 | $2 | $32.02 |
| May 2021 | $1 | $21.42 |
| Jun 2021 | $2 | $27.13 |
| Jul 2021 | $2 | $29.97 |
| Aug 2021 | $2 | $28.10 |
| Sep 2021 | $2 | $35.85 |
| Oct 2021 | $2 | $26.53 |
| Nov 2021 | $2 | $26.53 |
| Dec 2021 | $1 | $23.31 |
| Jan 2022 | $1 | $23.10 |
| Feb 2022 | $1 | $22.03 |
| Mar 2022 | $1 | $19.13 |
| Apr 2022 | $1 | $17.96 |
| May 2022 | $1 | $11.02 |
| Jun 2022 | $1 | $11.08 |
| Jul 2022 | $1 | $10.41 |
| Aug 2022 | $1 | $9.51 |
| Sep 2022 | $1 | $9.00 |
| Oct 2022 | $0 | $4.79 |
| Nov 2022 | $0 | $4.74 |
Where to host the Canaan Avalon 1
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $38,428,991 | -$30 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $26,604,686 | -$15 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $38,428,991 | -$29 | — | — |
Canaan Avalon 1 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canaan |
| Model | Canaan Avalon 1 |
| Release date | Jan 2013 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 0.06 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 600 W |
| Efficiency | 10000 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
Canaan Avalon 1 FAQ
Can I buy the Canaan Avalon 1?
The Canaan Avalon 1 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Canaan Avalon 1 (0.06 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the Canaan Avalon 1 (0.06 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.50 daily, $15.19 monthly and $182.25 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,903. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon 1?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon 1 costs about $26,604,686 in Nigeria, and $38,428,991 in UAE and $38,428,991 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,903, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Canaan Avalon 1?
The Canaan Avalon 1 produces 0.06 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 600 W, giving an efficiency of 10000 J/TH.
Is the Canaan Avalon 1 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Canaan Avalon 1 is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the Canaan Avalon 1 be hosted?
We can host the Canaan Avalon 1 in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
How has the price of the Canaan Avalon 1 changed?
The Canaan Avalon 1 sold for $17 in Jan 2018 and $0 as of Nov 2022, down 100%. Over that time it ranged from $0 to $17.
When was the Canaan Avalon 1 released?
Canaan announced the Canaan Avalon 1 in Jan 2013.