**Exciting developments are happening in the Czech #Bitcoin scene!**

Two Prague-based companies, Braiins and Tropic Square, are making final moves with their innovative hardware projects.

(basically its just one company called *Satoshi Labs* divided into multiple groups)

**Braiins: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Mining**

Braiins is trying to step up in the Bitcoin mining world by developing its own ASIC chip to challenge industry giant Bitmain, which holds about **70% of the market!!**

They’ve achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Czech company to have a chip manufactured by Taiwan’s TSMC, the leading semiconductor foundry globally. This advanced 4-nanometer chip positions Braiins as a notable contender in the mining hardware market. Glad to see that first prototype batch working allready! (photo 1-2)

**Tropic Square: Pioneering Open-Source Security Chips**

Meanwhile, Tropic Square has successfully developed **TROPIC01**, the world’s first security chip with an **open architecture**. Unlike traditional “black box” designs, this chip offers full **transparency**, allowing experts to verify its security. It’s an ideal solution for applications like cryptocurrency wallets and digital identity devices. After **years** of development and significant investment, Tropic Square is now gearing up for mass production of upgraded TROPIC02, aiming to deliver **1.5 million chips by 2025.** (photo 3)

These achievements highlight the Czech Republic’s growing influence in the global Bitcoin industry.

*Czech it!*

#Nostr

NGL, I can’t wait for the new Trezor wallet with a TROPIC02.