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Bitdeer Launches ASIC Miner for Litecoin and Dogecoin

Bitdeer has launched the SEALMINER DL1 Air, an ASIC miner tailored for Litecoin and Dogecoin mining, featuring advanced performance specs.

Daniel Kim
March 16, 2026 1 min read
Bitdeer Launches ASIC Miner for Litecoin and Dogecoin

Bitdeer, a notable player in the mining industry, has introduced its latest ASIC miner, the SEALMINER DL1 Air, which is specifically engineered for cryptocurrencies using the Scrypt hashing algorithm.

“Scrypt miners, this one's for you! @SealMiner DL1 Air has arrived. Our return to Scrypt mining — engineered for industrial-scale performance.”

— Bitdeer (@BitdeerOfficial) March 16, 2026

This advanced mining device supports operations for Litecoin and Dogecoin, along with various lesser-known altcoins such as Bellscoin and Pepecoin.

The SEALMINER DL1 Air boasts a hashrate of 25 GH/s and a power efficiency of 149 J/GH, drawing a total of 3.7 kW. It offers three performance modes, allowing miners to optimize their operations based on specific conditions.

“Designed for industrial deployment, the DL1 Air combines the engineering specifications and reliability needed by professional miners,” the model description states.

Bitdeer's journey began with Bitcoin mining, having entered the market with the SEALMINER A1 model in 2024. Recently, the company has made significant strides, surpassing MARA Holdings in Bitcoin hashrate deployment by over 650% within a year.

Additionally, in February, Bitdeer liquidated approximately 943.1 BTC to fund new acquisitions aimed at increasing its mining capacity and expanding into AI initiatives. This strategy involves selling all mined Bitcoin, which included 158.8 BTC sold in a recent week.

“BTC Holdings: 0 (pure holdings, excluding customer deposits). Output: 158.8 BTC, Sold: 158.8 BTC,” Bitdeer tweeted.

— Bitdeer (@BitdeerOfficial) March 14, 2026

As the mining landscape shifts, concerns are rising regarding Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI services, a move some believe could jeopardize the Bitcoin network's stability. Companies like HIVE Digital Technologies are already reducing their mining operations in favor of high-performance computing capabilities.