Exclusive Hands on With the Antminer S2 Before it's Debut
On Sunday night April 6th, I was able to get a hands-on test and tear down of the new Antminer S2. Not only did Bitmain state deliveries would start on April 1st they made good on their word and units starting getting into people's hands on April 3rd. I was able to confirm this with two buyers on April 3rd and get some information that I will post in another article later today. I will also be detailing my Bitcoin Adventure to Inside Bitcoins Conference NYS as well in another article later today, as well. Right now I want to share my hands on with the Antminer S2 and my thoughts on it. My....
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