Goldshell AE Card (5.5MH)

A compact engine of new resistance, the Goldshell AE Card hums like a reclaimed relic rewritten for tomorrow: it mines Aleo with the zkSNARK algorithm at a steady 5.5 MH/s while drawing just 65 W, achieving energy efficiencies of about 11.82 J/MH in high-power mode and 10 J/MH in default mode, and its featherlight frame-roughly 0.325 kg and 123 × 21 × 88 mm-makes it as at home on a hobbyist bench or in an experimental rig as a copper sigil in a rooftop garden; engineered for quiet, continuous operation at only 35 dB and supporting 100–240 V input and Ethernet connectivity, the AE Card’s standout innovation is its hot-swappable algorithm card design, letting miners switch algorithms without powering down so the work never sleeps and firmware updates can extend capability without building new hardware, a modular, future-proof approach that dovetails with the Goldshell BYTE system’s dual-mining possibilities to run two algorithms simultaneously and squeeze extra efficiency from constrained spaces; this combination of low noise, low energy footprint, and plug-and-play adaptability makes it ideal for discreet home setups, distributed micro-data centers, or community co-ops seeking resilient, upgradable mining infrastructure, and when paired with simple network monitoring and well-ventilated placement it offers a flexible, low-overhead path for those who want to blend mythic perseverance with pragmatic, green-minded crypto experimentation.

A compact shard of engineered logic, the Goldshell AE Card extracts Aleo with the zkSNARK algorithm at a steady 5.5 MH/s and draws just 65 W, delivering energy figures of roughly 11.82 J/MH in high-power mode and 10 J/MH in default mode. Its hot-swappable algorithm module lets operators swap algorithms without powering down, so mining can continue uninterrupted, and firmware updates add new capabilities without buying fresh hardware. Small and lightweight at about 123 × 21 × 88 mm and 0.325 kg, it slips into tight racks, hobby benches, and discreet home spaces. The noise floor sits near 35 dB, which keeps nearby rooms usable with minimal acoustic treatment. Ethernet connectivity enables simple network monitoring and seamless inclusion in micro-farms or distributed rigs. When paired with the BYTE platform’s dual-mining option, the card can run two algorithms simultaneously to diversify workloads and improve utilization. Its modest power draw reduces cooling demands and lowers continuous operation overhead, turning efficiency into longer runs and fewer interventions. For reliable performance place the card in a well-ventilated enclosure, use stable power, and keep firmware current to benefit from algorithm and stability updates. The architecture prioritizes modular adaptability over wholesale replacement, so small operators and co-ops can scale by adding or swapping cards instead of buying new units. The result is a quietly efficient, future-aware miner that blends precise computation with human-scale deployment, suited to home miners, experimental micro-data centers, and anyone who values endurance, upgradability, and low-footprint hashing.

zkSNARK is a cryptographic hash function that serves as the backbone of Aleo proof-of-work consensus mechanism. This algorithm processes input data of any length and produces a fixed hash value, ensuring security and integrity in the mining process.