Ethereum Mining Saved, Bitmain Updates Antminer E3 Firmware

Ethereum miners no longer need to worry about Antminer E3’s obsolescence coming next month as Bitmain has released a firmware update earlier today. On Monday, Beijing-based mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain announced that it had updated the firmware of the Antminer E3.

Bitmain pointed to recent media reports, according to which the equipment, which was designed specifically for mining Ethereum and Ethereum Classic, will stop being relevant by next month. While this update ensures Ethereum miners can continue using the Antminer E3 after April, it is not clear how long it will last.

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