Canaan Launches Avalon Mini 3 at CES 2025

Blockchain hardware manufacturer Canaan announced the launch of the Avalon Mini 3 at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The Avalon Mini 3 is a 37.5 TH/s Bitcoin miner that also functions as a home heater.

The firm stated that it designed the Avalon Mini 3 to “democratize” crypto mining, enabling users to simultaneously mine Bitcoin and warm their living spaces using heat recycled from the mining process. This dual functionality helps offset energy costs and reduce environmental impact.

Previously, Canaan launched the Avalon Nano 3 in July 2024. While the Nano 3 is also a small portable heater, its modest 4 TH/s capacity limited it to small-scale bitcoin mining and immediate surroundings heating, like a desk area.

The Avalon Mini 3 is claimed to possess sufficient hashrate and power output to generate enough heat to effectively warm larger living spaces, making it a more practical solution for residential use.

Though it is less powerful than leading hashrate machines on the market, the app-controlled Avalon Mini 3 boasts a sleeker design than conventional miners, providing a quiet and energy-efficient option for enthusiasts.

Canaan also introduced an upgraded version of the Avalon Nano 3, named Avalon Nano 3S, with a hashrate of 6 TH/s. This device is designed as an affordable, portable, and “beginner-friendly” Bitcoin mining solution.

> “We are committed to making Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone,” said Canaan founder and CEO NG Zhang. He noted that the Avalon Mini 3 and Avalon 3S embody their vision of user-friendly, practical mining solutions for modern individuals.

The Avalon Mini 3 and Avalon Nano 3S are currently available for preorder at $899 and $249, respectively.

The Evolution of Dual-Purpose Bitcoin Mining Machines

The Avalon Mini 3 signifies a step forward in Canaan’s product line, emphasizing the integration of Bitcoin mining with everyday household applications. Canaan is currently the largest player in the Bitcoin mining home heater market.

Heatbit began shipping its dual-purpose devices in 2022, while several third-party companies and DIY enthusiasts have adapted Bitmain’s machines, particularly the Antminer S9 and S17, for dual uses as both miners and heaters.

> “We’re reimagining how technology can create value while minimizing environmental waste,” Zhang added. The Avalon Mini 3’s ability to generate cryptocurrency while heating homes exemplifies their vision for sustainable, multi-purpose technology.