MicroBT Whatsminer M61S+ 218Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner: Product Overview
What Is the Whatsminer M61S+ and What Does It Mine?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M61S+ 218Th is a dedicated SHA-256 ASIC miner for Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash. Manufactured by MicroBT. This model belongs to the Whatsminer M Series. Released in 2024.
Is the Whatsminer M61S+ 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 Whatsminer M61S+ Mine?
Mining Compatibility
Mining on the SHA-256 algorithm, you can secure Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and AuxPoW siblings such as DigiByte SHA (DGB), eCash (XEC), Peercoin (PPC) and Fractal Bitcoin (FB); you can also earn Bitcoin and other coins by selling your SHA-256 hash-power on the NiceHash Hashpower Marketplace (Nicehash-SHA-AB).
How SHA-256 Mining Works
SHA-256 is the cryptographic hash function used in Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin applies it twice to a block header, and miners repeatedly test candidate headers until a result meets the network difficulty target. Dedicated ASIC hardware performs this work at scale. For equipment comparisons, hashrate describes the amount of hashing work a machine performs, while efficiency describes the energy needed for that work. Compatibility also depends on the network and mining protocol supported by the device and pool.
These SHA-256 assets are covered in the earnings comparison below.
BitcoinBTC- Bitcoin CashBCH
- DigiByteDGB
- eCashXEC
- Fractal BitcoinFB
- Quai NetworkQUAI
Hashpower marketplaces
- NiceHashBTC
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.
Whatsminer M61S+ Cooling Method: Air
No additional cooling equipment is required. However, good airflow, air separation, and effective cooling practices are essential for optimal hashing.
About MicroBT
MicroBT makes the MicroBT Whatsminer M61S+ 218Th, part of the Whatsminer M Series. This model was released in February 2024.
Manufacturer Background
MicroBT is a technology company founded in 2016 by chip designer Dr Zuoxing Yang and based in Shenzhen, China. In a company interview marking its tenth anniversary, Yang recalled beginning with a partner in a shared basement office, where he also stayed to keep costs down. The business developed around integrated circuit design and cryptocurrency mining hardware, combining semiconductor research with system engineering and manufacturing. It has since established manufacturing operations in China, Thailand and the United States, serving mining businesses internationally.
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