ASIC miner lifespan

Three to five years is typically a machine’s average lifespan, although even longer periods aren’t unheard of. Newer models are expected to have at least five-year lifespans. For example, it’s not uncommon for mining farms to still have Antminer S9 models online, which originally launched in 2016.29 Nis 2021

Bitcoin mining fees will disappear when the Bitcoin supply reaches 21 million . Miners will likely earn income only from transaction processing fees, rather than a combination of block rewards and transaction fees.

According to data published on ASIC miner value, with the new price of BTC, even the old Antminer miners, which used to reach a maximum of 11.5 TH/s, have become profitable . The Antminer S9 is reported to be making less than $3 per day per machine, while the older versions are reportedly still making a loss.

The lifespan of the Bitmain S19 Pro or the Whatsminer M30S+ is expected to last four years till the next halving.