While most rig manufacturers focus on raw power, Proto , the subsidiary of Block Inc. (Jack Dorsey), chose another ground: intelligence and sustainability.
Proto is a breath of fresh air in a stagnant sector. Their bet? Reinventing Mining Hardware so that it is more modular, repairable and open.
In other words, a rig you never throw away, but which you develop over time.
A rig that repairs itself, software that liberates
Le Proto Rig breaks the codes: its components are modular — you can change hashboards without replacing the entire machine.
Result: less waste, lower costs, more flexibility.
But Proto isn't just hardware: it's also Proto Fleet, software open-source to manage, monitor and optimize your fleet of rigs.
A tool designed for both professional and independent miners, with a simple interface and a clear philosophy: regain control.
Towards freer and more sustainable mining
In an ecosystem dominated by a few closed manufacturers, Proto offers an alternative that goes in the direction of Original Bitcoin cypherpunk :
→ transparent material,
→ open code,
→ and real freedom of use.
Block's approach is part of a broader vision: decentralize mining hardware so that anyone can participate, repair, and run the network without depending on an Asian or American oligopoly.
The final word
The Proto launch isn't just a tech announcement — it's a strong signal :
Mining is entering a phase of maturity, more respectful of the planet and the Bitcoin spirit.
The future of hash rate may be quieter, but smarter.
And that's good.
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