Bitmain Antminer KA3 173Th Kadena KDA Blake2S ASIC Miner: Product Overview
What Is the Antminer KA3 and What Does It Mine?
The Bitmain Antminer KA3 173Th is a dedicated Kadena ASIC miner for Kadena. Manufactured by Bitmain. This model belongs to the Antminer KA Series. Released in 2024.
Is the Antminer KA3 Right for Your Setup?
Mining starts with power. A competitive electricity tariff or surplus renewable generation can give your operation a useful cost advantage, while higher electricity prices can make an otherwise capable miner uneconomic. Compare your rate and chosen coin in the earnings table, allowing for cooling, pool fees and any other operating costs.
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For this air cooled model, plan a clear route for cool intake air and warm exhaust air. Allow for fan noise and a continuous electrical load, with the supply and connection assessed for the manufacturer’s requirements.
Confirm the power supply, leads and cooling equipment included with your exact variant, and obtain its manufacturer’s installation manual before arranging the installation.
Which Coins Can the Antminer KA3 Mine?
Mining Compatibility
Mining on the Kadena algorithm, every hash yields Kadena (KDA), and you can earn Bitcoin and other coins by selling your Kadena hash-power on the NiceHash Hashpower Marketplace (Nicehash-Kadena).
How Kadena Mining Works
Kadena mining uses BLAKE2s hashing within Chainweb, an architecture of interconnected parallel chains. Chainweb describes how the network is organised rather than the name of its hash function. Dedicated Kadena ASICs perform work for this specific system. Kadena LLC ended business operations in October 2025, which is separate from the operation of an independently maintained blockchain. Buyers should establish the current network, pool and software support available for a machine instead of relying on older descriptions of the organisation or its development plans.
These Kadena assets are covered in the earnings comparison below.
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Coin and merged mining support depend on the network, pool and firmware. Selling hashpower through a marketplace is different from directly mining its payout coin.
Antminer KA3 Cooling Method: Air
No additional cooling equipment is required. However, good airflow, air separation, and effective cooling practices are essential for optimal hashing.
About Bitmain
Bitmain makes the Bitmain Antminer KA3 173Th, part of the Antminer KA Series. This model was released in May 2024.
Manufacturer Background
Bitmain was founded in 2013 by Jihan Wu and Micree Zhan, also known as Zhan Ketuan, during Bitcoin mining's transition towards dedicated ASIC chips. The company began supplying mining hardware that year and developed its business around semiconductor research and the engineering of complete computing systems. Its research and development network includes Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore. Bitmain serves an international customer base, with technical support and repair services alongside its hardware business.
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