Aleo mining initially relied on GPUs, but the landscape has since been overtaken by ASICs, which now dominate the network. Aleo uses the zkSNARK algorithm, a cryptographic system that requires intensive computation—making it well-suited for hardware-level optimization. In response, several well-known manufacturers, including IceRiver and Goldshell, have released dedicated ASIC miners, with new models appearing regularly as the competition heats up and the technology matures.

Here is an overview of the currently available for Aleo mining, organized by hashrate. The list provides details on hashrate, estimated power consumption, and efficiency. By clicking on the name of any ASIC, you can view estimated returns and find where to purchase it!

Name	Hashrate	Power	Efficiency
AE2 *	720.0 Mproof/s	1300 w	0.55 Mproof/s/Watt
AE MAX	360.0 Mproof/s	3300 w	0.11 Mproof/s/Watt
AE1 Lite	300.0 Mproof/s	500 w	0.60 Mproof/s/Watt
E-AE1M	230.0 Mproof/s	2000 w	0.12 Mproof/s/Watt
AE0	60.0 Mproof/s	100 w	0.60 Mproof/s/Watt
AE BOX 2	54.0 Mproof/s	530 w	0.10 Mproof/s/Watt
AE BOX Pro	44.0 Mproof/s	460 w	0.0957 Mproof/s/Watt
AE BOX	37.0 Mproof/s	360 w	0.10 Mproof/s/Watt
Byte	5.5 Mproof/s	65 w	0.0846 Mproof/s/Watt

* = First batch pending shipment The list is dynamic and will automatically update whenever new ASICs are added to the site. ASIC miners are designed to perform a single, highly specialized task, but they execute it with exceptional efficiency and high hash rates. Unlike GPUs and CPUs, which can handle multiple algorithms, ASIC miners are typically built to mine just one specific algorithm. This limits the range of cryptocurrencies they can mine, making them riskier compared to devices that are capable of mining various cryptocurrencies.