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!

ASIC	Hashrate	Power	Efficiency
Goldshell AE MAX	360 Mproof/s	3300 w	0.11 Mproof/s/Watt
IceRiver AE1 Lite	300 Mproof/s	500 w	0.60 Mproof/s/Watt
Goldshell E-AE1M	230 Mproof/s	2000 w	0.12 Mproof/s/Watt
IceRiver AE0	60 Mproof/s	100 w	0.60 Mproof/s/Watt
Goldshell AE BOX 2	54 Mproof/s	530 w	0.10 Mproof/s/Watt
Goldshell AE BOX Pro	44 Mproof/s	460 w	0.10 Mproof/s/Watt
Goldshell AE BOX	37 Mproof/s	360 w	0.10 Mproof/s/Watt
Goldshell Byte	6 Mproof/s	65 w	0.09 Mproof/s/Watt

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.