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Proto Rig (819 TH/s)
Sold out · last price $7,978 per unit · Proto · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The Proto Rig (819 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Proto released in Aug 2025. It runs at 819 TH/s while drawing 12,000 W, an efficiency of 14.65 J/TH. It is currently sold out; the figures below show what it would earn if hosted with us today.
More on this machine: Proto Rig profitability history
Proto Rig profitability
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000387 BTC | $33.70 | $17.91 | $15.79 |
| Weekly | 0.002710 BTC | $235.87 | $125.36 | $110.51 |
| Monthly | 0.011778 BTC | $1,025.02 | $544.77 | $480.26 |
| Yearly | 0.141317 BTC | $12,298.93 | $6,536.47 | $5,762.46 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $46,254. Year 1 return: 45%.
Where to host the Proto Rig
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $46,254 | $483 | $11,430 | 51% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $30,065 | $500 | $12,413 | 48% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $46,254 | $480 | $12,674 | 45% |
Proto Rig specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Proto |
| Model | Proto Rig |
| Release date | Aug 2025 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 819 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 12000 W |
| Efficiency | 14.65 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 50 kg (approx.) |
Proto Rig FAQ
How much does the Proto Rig cost?
The Proto Rig (819 TH/s) is sold out with us; its market price is about $7,978 per unit ($9.74 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $12,674 per machine.
Is the Proto Rig (819 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Proto Rig (819 TH/s) is calculated to generate $15.79 daily, $480.26 monthly and $5,762.46 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $87,031. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Proto Rig?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Proto Rig costs about $46,254 in Argentina, and $46,254 in UAE and $30,065 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made 47% below the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the Proto Rig?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the Proto Rig returns 45–51% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Proto Rig?
The Proto Rig produces 819 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 12,000 W, giving an efficiency of 14.65 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Proto Rig?
The Proto Rig measures about n/a and weighs around 50 kg.
Is the Proto Rig air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Proto Rig 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 Proto Rig be hosted?
We can host the Proto Rig 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 bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Proto Rig released?
Proto announced the Proto Rig in Aug 2025.