<p>No, Bitcoin uses <em>SHA-256D</em> for its hashing algorithm. The KS3 miner implements the <em>kHeavyHash</em> algorithm. Since <em>Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)</em> implement the mining algorithm directly in the silicon on the chip, it is not possible to modify the miner to use it for Bitcoin.</p>

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<p>I bought an Antminer KS3, the Bitmain miner for the KHeavyHash algorithm hashrate and it arrived yesterday.</p>
<p>My question is, can I somehow modify the hardware of this KS3 to be able to mine bitcoin? I am interested in knowing if this is possible for a project that I have in mind. If someone can give me a little clarity on this matter, I would appreciate it.</p>

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Can an Antminer KS3 be used to mine Bitcoin?
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# Can an Antminer KS3 be used to mine Bitcoin?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-06-05)

I bought an Antminer KS3, the Bitmain miner for the KHeavyHash algorithm hashrate and it arrived yesterday.

My question is, can I somehow modify the hardware of this KS3 to be able to mine bitcoin? I am interested in knowing if this is possible for a project that I have in mind. If someone can give me a little clarity on this matter, I would appreciate it.

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> **username_1**: Hey, we only accept content in English, so I translated your question and shortened it to the relevant information. Please use English in future posts.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2024-06-05. Score: 3

No, Bitcoin uses *SHA-256D* for its hashing algorithm. The KS3 miner implements the *kHeavyHash* algorithm. Since *Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)* implement the mining algorithm directly in the silicon on the chip, it is not possible to modify the miner to use it for Bitcoin.


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