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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 hashes 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.
Proto Rig profitability
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $77,356.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000401 BTC | $31.03 | $17.91 | $13.12 |
| Weekly | 0.002808 BTC | $217.20 | $125.36 | $91.84 |
| Monthly | 0.012202 BTC | $943.87 | $544.77 | $399.11 |
| Yearly | 0.146404 BTC | $11,325.22 | $6,536.47 | $4,788.75 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $44,647. Year 1 return: 37%.
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% | $44,647 | $402 | $11,579 | 42% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $29,765 | $439 | $12,705 | 42% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $44,647 | $399 | $12,823 | 37% |
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 |
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 $12,823 per machine.
Is the Proto Rig (819 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Proto Rig (819 TH/s) is calculated to generate $13.12 daily, $399.11 monthly and $4,788.75 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,356. 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 $44,647 in Argentina, and $44,647 in UAE and $29,765 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $77,356, so every coin it mines is made 42% 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 37–42% 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.
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 (4.0¢/kWh, 74.7% 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.