Intel stops the release of chips for cryptocurrency mining – Bits Media

Just a year ago, Intel launched the Blockscale chip line specifically for cryptocurrency mining, However, the leadership decided to refuse to release chips for ASIC Mainers.

According to the representative of the largest manufacturer of processors for PC, It was decided to declare On the termination of the line of ASIC Mainers Intel Blockscale 1000. At the same time, in the coming months, the company will continue to support customers, Already bought equipment. To the question about, Is it planned to release the next generation of chips for mining, The representative said, that so far there are no such plans, But "the company will observe the market situation".

Recall, that the chips of the Intel Blockscale line were launched last spring. Then the Blockchain and business solutions in the Intel computing system Jose Rios (Jose Rios) He said, that Intel chips will play a large role for mining companies in fulfilling their goals ". However, during the year the company's interest in mining has decreased. The reason for the abandonment of ASIC Mainers was also a policy to reduce expenses in Intel.

Previously reported, that Intel has purchased equipment
HIVE BLOCKHAIN MININGENGE.