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Byte (5.5 MH/s)
To be released · last price $77 per unit · Goldshell · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The Byte (5.5 MH/s) is a air-cooled zkSNARK Aleo ASIC miner from Goldshell released in Mar 2025. It runs at 5.5 MH/s while drawing 65 W. It is not shipping yet — create an account to be told when units are available.
Byte profitability
As of Sep 19, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $80,934.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000000 BTC | $0.00 | $0.10 | -$0.10 |
| Weekly | 0.000000 BTC | $0.00 | $0.68 | -$0.68 |
| Monthly | 0.000000 BTC | $0.00 | $2.95 | -$2.95 |
| Yearly | 0.000000 BTC | $0.00 | $35.41 | -$35.41 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: —. Year 1 return: -4%.
Where to host the Byte
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | — | -$3 | $1,641 | -2% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | — | -$1 | $1,033 | -2% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | — | -$3 | $910 | -4% |
Byte specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Goldshell |
| Model | Byte |
| Release date | Mar 2025 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | — |
| Power consumption | 65 W |
| Efficiency | null J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 0.4 kg (approx.) |
Byte FAQ
How much does the Byte cost?
The Byte (5.5 MH/s) is to be released with us; its market price is about $77 per unit (— per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $910 per machine.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Byte?
The Byte produces 5.5 MH/s of zkSNARK hashrate and consumes 65 W.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Byte?
The Byte measures about n/a and weighs around 0.4 kg.
Is the Byte air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Byte 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 Byte be hosted?
We can host the Byte in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The Aleo it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Byte released?
Goldshell announced the Byte in Mar 2025.