Block Unveils Proto Rig and Proto Fleet, Marking a New Era in Bitcoin Mining

Block Unveils Proto Rig and Proto Fleet, Marking a New Era in Bitcoin Mining

DALTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2025-

Jack Dorsey’s Block targets 10-year lifecycle for Bitcoin mining rigs

Block Inc. has launched Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system built to last a decade, allowing miners to replace parts instead of entire rigs — potentially cutting upgrade costs by 20%.

Block Launches Modular Bitcoin Miner And Free, Open Source Mining Software

Block unveils Proto Rig, a modular, repairable bitcoin miner, and Proto Fleet, free open-source fleet management software, in a push to decentralize mining.