BGIN Unveils PortableBTC Miner Powered by BT1 Chip at Bitcoin 2026
BGIN•BGIN unveiled its PortableBTC prototype miner powered by the BT1 chip at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, marking its entry into consumer-oriented mining hardware. The commemorative unit follows seven consecutive BT1 tape-outs and system validation milestones that advance BGIN’s hardware development roadmap.
1. PortableBTC Prototype Launch
The PortableBTC prototype unveiled at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas is a commemorative, non-commercial miner powered by BGIN’s own BT1 ASIC chip. It marks the company's first step into consumer-oriented Bitcoin mining devices, serving as a proof-of-concept rather than a market-ready product.
2. Strategic Hardware Development Progress
The prototype follows BGIN’s achievement of seven consecutive successful BT1 tape-outs and system validations under its ICERIVER brand, demonstrating full-stack ASIC execution capabilities. Company executives highlighted the importance of integrated ASIC design, machine manufacturing and power infrastructure in next-generation mining hardware.
