Bitcoin Mining with Bitaxe Updates

Official companion updates for Bitcoin Mining with Bitaxe, including firmware changes, hardware developments, practical guidance, and community news.

The Bitaxe platform continues to evolve. This page collects dated notes and community posts about changes that may affect owners and readers. It is not a substitute for official release notes or community discussions.

For the complete guide to setting up, operating, tuning, monitoring, and recovering a Bitaxe, see Bitcoin Mining with Bitaxe.

For a practical decision process before installing a firmware update, read Should You Update Bitaxe Firmware?

Official Sources

• ESP-Miner firmware: github.com/bitaxeorg/ESP-Miner — releases, source code, and issue tracking.
• Bitaxe hardware: bitaxe.org/hardware — schematics, design files, and model information.
• Web flasher: bitaxeorg.github.io/bitaxe-web-flasher — browser-based firmware flashing tool.
• Community: OSMU Discord and OSMU Wiki — community discussion and knowledge base.

Current Bitaxe Models

As of July 2026, the current Bitaxe models are:

• Gamma — BM1370 ASIC (from the Antminer S21 Pro)
• Supra — BM1368 ASIC (from the Antminer S21)
• Ultra — BM1366 ASIC (from the Antminer S19 XP)
• Max — BM1397 ASIC (from the Antminer S17)
• UltraHex — six BM1366 ASICs (multi-chip variant of the Ultra)

Model information is maintained at bitaxe.org/hardware. Verify current availability before purchasing.

Firmware Notes

Latest verified release: ESP-Miner v2.14.2 (July 8, 2026)

Always check the official releases page for the most current version and release notes. Do not install firmware from unverified sources.

Before updating, read Should You Update Bitaxe Firmware? for a practical decision process.

Update Posts

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