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Block Partners with Core Scientific for Major Bitcoin Mining Chip Deal

The agreement aims to decentralize bitcoin mining with Block's new 3nm ASIC chips, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

  • Block's first large-scale sale of 3nm mining ASICs to Core Scientific marks a significant milestone.
  • The deal is one of the largest in the industry by hashrate, providing 15 exahashes per second.
  • Analysts highlight the need for more details on profit margins to assess Block's long-term earnings potential.
  • Block's Proto team developed the chips to optimize space and operational resources in data centers.
  • Core Scientific's stock rose, while Block's shares have seen a decline this year.
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