Whatsminer Custom Firmware 2021 -

Performance Optimization and Risk Assessment of Custom Firmware for MicroBT Whatsminer ASIC Devices

We tested three firmware variants on a Whatsminer M50 (70 TH/s stock) over 14 days in a 25°C ambient environment. whatsminer custom firmware

| Strategy | Monthly Revenue (BTC) | Monthly Power Cost ($0.05/kWh) | Net Monthly Profit | Hardware Depreciation (24 mo) | ROI Breakeven (months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Stock | 2.45 BTC | $12,600 | $19,600 | $8,200 | 14.2 | | Custom (Low Power) | 2.28 BTC | $10,200 | $20,500 | $9,400 (faster degradation) | 13.1 | | Custom (High Perf) | 2.95 BTC | $14,800 | $25,700 | $14,000 | 12.8 | 600 | $19

We model a 1 MW farm (approx. 280 M50 units). 600 | $8