Bitmain has announced the Antminer S23 Hydro for release in Q1 2026. This modular, hydro-cooled rig is being billed as the most energy efficient Bitcoin mining operation on the planet. The Antminer S23 Hydro accomplishes efficiency at a remarkable 9.5 joules per terahash (J/TH). It provides an impressive hash rate of 580 terahashes per second (TH/s). This new approach aims at reaching operators who are primarily interested in reducing energy expenses.

The Antminer S23 Hydro’s new liquid-cooling technology provides up to 580 TH/s while using just 5,510 watts. At 9.5 J/TH, its efficiency is a significant leap forward from the industry’s average efficiency of 27 J/TH. This jump in efficiency yields the most important thing to Bitcoin miners. They are dealing with ever-tighter margins, as we saw with the 6.7% hash rate increase in April 2025.

The integral hydro-cooling system greatly reduces the risk of overheating, and thus considerably prolongs the lifespan of the hardware. Plus, it cuts noise pollution by 80%, allowing for large-scale operations in even the most urban and arctic climates.

Recognizing the Bitcoin mining industry’s growing challenges, Bitmain created the Antminer S23 Hydro to help miners weather the storm. The rig’s improved efficiency provides a pretty good life raft in the race to stay profitable as mining turns more competitive and energy costs increase.

The timing of the Antminer S23 Hydro’s release is especially poignant considering current proposed tariffs on rigs made in Asia. Potential 36% tariffs on these rigs could substantially increase costs for U.S. miners, making the Antminer S23 Hydro's efficiency even more appealing to those looking to mitigate financial pressures.

Speaking at WDMS 2025, Irene Gao, President of Mining at Bitmain, recognized the significance of the Antminer S23 Hydro. While it can offer decent benefits to other industries, its features are solely designed for industrial-scale Bitcoin mining operations.

Social media hype on X has already called the new Antminer “the Ferrari of mining rigs.”

The Antminer S23 Hydro is a testament to Bitmain’s unwavering dedication to innovation and a driving force behind revolutionizing industry-leading performance standards in Bitcoin mining. Its combination of high hash rate and exceptional energy efficiency positions it as a key tool for miners looking to thrive in an evolving landscape.