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FutureBit launched the Apollo III today, a new home Bitcoin mining system combining a high-performance miner and a full Bitcoin node in a single desktop device.<\/p>\n

The system is built around next-generation 3nm American-designed ASICs<\/a> and a custom in-house controller, marking the first U.S.-engineered Bitcoin ASIC paired with a domestically built hardware platform in a consumer desktop form factor, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Apollo III continues FutureBit\u2019s mission<\/a> to decentralize hash power through low-power, individual-focused systems.<\/p>\n

Founder John Stefanopoulos highlighted the device\u2019s role in strengthening Bitcoin decentralization, referencing the company\u2019s 2024 milestone of mining a modern-era sovereign solo block.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2024, our customers mined one of the first modern- era sovereign solo blocks, sending shockwaves through the industry and proving that industrial scale wasn\u2019t a prerequisite for meaningful participation in Bitcoin,\u201d Stefanopoulos said. \u201cApollo III expands that possibility. Nearly 20 terahash of efficient, accessible hash power in the hands of individuals strengthens the decentralization that Bitcoin was built for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key specifications include up to 18\u202fTH\/s in Turbo Mode, up to 15\u202fJ\/TH efficiency in Eco Mode, an integrated full Bitcoin node with solo mining capability, and a desktop\u2011class controller featuring 8 ARM cores, 8\u202fGB RAM, and a 2\u202fTB SSD.<\/p>\n

Designed for continuous operation in a home or office, Apollo III provides more than 10 TH\/s while consuming power similar to standard household electronics. The company said the Apollo III is a personal computing solution for Bitcoin infrastructure, giving individuals the tools to run both a miner and a node without relying on industrial-scale operations.<\/p>\n

FutureBit\u2019s Bitcoin mining at home<\/h2>\n

FutureBit\u2019s<\/a> Apollo line of home Bitcoin miners, including the Apollo II with 10\u202fTH\/s and a full Linux node, makes mining at home accessible while promoting network decentralization.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company aims to restore \u201cfull Bitcoin citizenship\u201d<\/a> by combining mining power with running a full node, echoing Satoshi\u2019s original vision. While home mining is no longer competitive for profit, it offers privacy, education, and the ability to verify balances without relying on third parties.<\/p>\n

Home miners can contribute to decentralization both geographically and in block template diversity, reducing the influence of large industrial pools and potential regulatory capture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By empowering individuals to mine and run their own nodes, FutureBit seeks to foster a more resilient, distributed, and user-controlled Bitcoin network.<\/p>\n

This post FutureBit launches Apollo III, U.S.-Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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