So, the community has been questioning about the number of miners released in Batch 1 of Antminer A3 this month. In order to clear some doubts as well as get an opinion on the count , I've tried to put together these analysis. Having a count of miners released + miners at Bitmains mining facility can be estimated using the network Hash Rate graph below.

One thing is certain, Bitmain did not screw its customers this time. They did not mine using customer miners , this is evident from the fact that the network hash rate only skyrocketed after the A3s started getting in the hands of miners. So, for Bitmain haters, I guess this calls for some pondering    May be their new release strategy is working in favor of miners.

For those who missed the initial 15-20K SC run, dont worry, your mining is expected to be standard at around 1K SC a day (approx.) based on the fact that the difficulty is flattening out. Also, Sia Coin being the unique solution that it is, is obviously going to go up in price , so my recommendation is that you hold on to the coins. (NOT a financial advise) I intend to use them for cloud hosting myself.

Now coming to the calc:



As you can see the difference in from the time of release till now is approx 8000 TH/s (8 x 10^6 GH/s)

Assuming at least a 30% A3s are overclocked (I personally dont recommend overclocking, but given the prime time, I did go ahead and overclock mine)
and 70% on normal

we have OC: at 910 GH/s and Normal: at 815 GH/s avg.

So, the calc goes as follows

OC versions: 30% of 8000 TH/s = 2400 TH/s | A3 OC miners count = 2400 / 0.91 =2637 units
Normal versions: 70% of 8000 TH/s = 5600 TH/s | A3 OC miners count = 5600 / 0.815 =6871 units

Total Units for Batch 1 of Antminer A3s = 9509 units

If you have any official  numbers please share.

PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION TO UNDERSTAND ANY RISK

Taking offers for a Bitmain Account(s) that have orders of D3 and S9 miners shipping to the U . The orders are valid and waiting for payment confirmation. 

Account #1
Order placed @ 2017-09-26 23:11:34 Beijing time
5 x D3s + PSUs


Account #2
Order placed @ 2017-09-27 00:10:48 Beijing time
2 x D3s + PSUs

Account #3
Order placed @ 2017-09-27 00:18:30 Beijing time
5 x D3s + PSUs

Account #4
Order placed @ 2017-09-26 10:52:32 Beijing time
5 x S9s + PSUs

Account #5
Order placed @ 2017-09-26 14:44:14 Beijing time
5 x S9s + PSUs

Specifically, you will receive a username and password to take control of a Bitmain account and the confirmed order inside of it.

Order in this account is USD Wire.
Orders need to be paid within 7 days of above stated times.

Only selling to users who understand how to navigate these important steps. Do not send offer if you do not understand these steps: 

1. You MUST have a mailing address in the United States. (IMPORTANT - IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE US, PLEASE DO NOT SEND OFFERS)
2. Email/Call Bitmain support and have them change the address on the order. They can do this for you and you have to do it before you pay.
3. Send Bitmain payment via wire and pay all fees.
4. Upload proof of transfer. 

Taking BTC, LTC, Escrow, PayPal.

Bitmain has a great tutorial on how to pay:  https://enforum.bitmain.com/bbs/topics/4550
Information on changing the address: https://bitmainhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000384634-Changing-shipping-address

PM per your offers

Price is negotiable, please name your price via PM. Low ballers will be ingnored

PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION TO UNDERSTAND ANY RISK

WTS: 2 Bitmain Accounts that have 5 (qty) x Antminer S9- with PSUs each. Awaiting payment. (If you buy both, you can be proud owner of 10 miners)
After payment, you will receive a username and password to take control of a Bitmain account(s) and the confirmed order inside of it.
Orders are USD Wire. Only selling to users who understand how to navigate this.

IMPORTANT: You will need to do the following in order to purchase the miner:
1. Have a mailing address in the United States.
2. Email/Call Bitmain support and have them change the address on the order. They can do this only ONCE and you have to do it before you pay.
3. Send Bitmain payment via wire and pay all fees. Total value of the order excluding wire fees is
4. Upload proof of transfer.

Bitmain has a great tutorial on how to pay:  https://enforum.bitmain.com/bbs/topics/4550
Information on changing the address: https://bitmainhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000384634-Changing-shipping-address

Order 1: 2017-09-26 10:52:32 Beijing time - Status: AVAILABLE
Order 2: 2017-09-26 14:44:14 Beijing time - Status: AVAILABLE

Orders need to be paid within 7 days of above stated times.

PM me, taking PayPal, BTC direct, LTC direct, Escrow

Thanks.

SOLD * Thread closed

Bitmain Account with 5 x Antminer S9- with PSUs Shipping: 1-10 Dec - US Only

1 day auction on Ebay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/112577924844

NO RESERVE, please bid on eBay directly

*THREAD CLOSED* SOLD

PMed you my best offer.

PM me your best offer.

LTC price surge will keep the miner most profitable even in increasing difficulty. Moreover, orders are limited with Bitmain, good luck! ordering one anytime soon. I have a few on the way but they are coming only in October.

PM offers or make offer on ebay. Taking only direct BTC here else, use Ebay link below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112550084732

Please can you provide the demo link to Localbitcoin script?

how many btc do you have?

I would like to know if there are any manufacturers interested in setting up large scale mining operation off-shore. I know this is a broad question - what is the working model in todays date - is it cloud mine leasing only ? have we passed the stage of self mining ?