BW to Launch 14nm Chip and Miner for General Population

BW to Launch 14nm Chip and Miner for General Population

The quiet, behind-the-scenes juggernaut in bitcoin mining, Bi Wang (BW), is announcing the release of its 14nm chip that the company believes is at the cutting edge of bitcoin mining equipment. In a Bitcoin Magazine exclusive, BW was introduced to the community. Now it wants impact that same community. Along with the announcement of its bitcoin chip, the....


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