What D-Central Technologies does

D-Central Technologies is a Canadian Bitcoin mining hardware and services company headquartered in Laval, Quebec. Founded in 2016 by Jonathan Bertrand, the company operates with a team of 1–10 engineers who design, manufacture, repair, and resell mining hardware for both individual home miners and industrial-scale mining operators. Its product catalog spans 380+ SKUs including the open-source Bitaxe family of solo miners (Bitaxe, Bitaxe GT, Bitaxe Hex, Bitaxe Supra, Nerdminer), full-size ASIC miners (Whatsminer M30S++, Antminer S21/S21 XP), Bitcoin space heater conversions (Antminer S9/S19 and L7 editions), and 85+ parts and accessories, all hand-built or assembled in Laval.

The company monetizes across four revenue streams: one-time hardware sales (with prices ranging from $49.99 CAD for the Nerdminer to $6,499.99 CAD for the Antminer S21 XP), professional ASIC repair services ($65 CAD diagnostics, $95–$195 CAD repair tiers; 2,500+ miners repaired since 2016), managed mining hosting at a Quebec facility powered by Hydro-Quebec electricity, and mining consulting and training delivered in-person at the Laval lab or remotely. It also develops open-source firmware (DCENT_OS, DCENT_axe, DCENT Toolbox) under GPL-3.0 licensing, currently in closed beta. Customers include publicly-traded miners (Argo, Bitdeer, Bitfarms) for repair services and a long tail of more than 2,500 home miners globally, with the company shipping worldwide from its single Laval location.

Name

D-Central Technologies

Legal name

D-Central Technologies

Website

https://d-central.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

D-Central Technologies is a Laval, Quebec-based Bitcoin mining hardware and services company founded in 2016 that sells open-source Bitaxe miners, ASIC hardware, space heaters, and parts, while providing chip-level ASIC repair, Quebec-based mining hosting, and consulting to home miners and industrial operators including Argo, Bitdeer, and Bitfarms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bitcoin Mining Hardware and ASIC Repair

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining Hardware (ASIC/GPU) Manufacturing & Distribution (FSADAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining Software, Firmware & Monitoring Platforms (FSADAOAF), Mining Hosting, Colocation & Managed Facilities (FSADAOAE)

Keywords

• Bitcoin mining hardware
• ASIC repair services
• Open-source mining
• Bitcoin space heaters
• Mining hosting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Bitcoin mining hardware including Bitaxe open-source miners (starting at $184.99 CAD), ASIC miners (Whatsminer, Antminer), space heaters, and 380+ parts/accessories. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. ASIC Repair Services: Professional repair services at their Laval, Quebec facility. Chip-level diagnostics, hashboard repair, firmware recovery. Diagnostics start at $65 CAD. Has repaired 2,500+ ASIC miners since 2016.
3. Mining Hosting: Mining hosting facility in Quebec running on competitive Hydro-Quebec power rates with 24/7 monitoring and professional maintenance. Customers purchase hardware, D-Central maintains it.
4. Mining Consulting: Expert guidance for hardware selection, electrical setup planning, and optimization for budget and climate. Founding service since 2016.
5. Mining Training: In-person at their Laval lab or remote 1-on-1 training covering everything from basic setup to ASIC board repair. Customers learn to perform their own repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

D-Central Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells Bitcoin mining hardware including the Bitaxe open-source solo miner family and dual-purpose Bitcoin space heaters built around modified ASIC units. The company also resells full-size ASIC miners from Bitmain and MicroBT, runs chip-level ASIC repair services at its Laval, Quebec facility (covering Bitmain, MicroBT, Innosilicon, Canaan, and Halong hardware), operates a Hydro-Quebec-powered mining hosting facility, and provides mining consulting and training services.

Product overview

D-Central Technologies is a Canadian Bitcoin mining hardware company offering a portfolio of 380+ products across open-source miners, ASIC hardware, space heaters, repair services, and mining hosting. Core products include the Bitaxe family (flagship open-source solo miners including Bitaxe, Bitaxe GT, Bitaxe Hex, Bitaxe Supra), Bitcoin Space Heater conversions (Antminer S9/S19/L7 editions, BitChimney), and full-size ASIC miners (Whatsminer M30S++, Antminer S21/S21 XP). The company also develops proprietary firmware including DCENT_OS (closed beta), DCENT_axe, and DCENT Toolbox. Services include ASIC repair (2,500+ miners repaired since 2016), mining hosting in Quebec, consulting, and training. The company positions itself as 'Bitcoin Mining Hackers' making institutional-grade technology accessible to home miners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DCENT_OS: Open-source GPL-3.0 firmware for industrial ASIC miners, currently in closed beta with public beta planned for summer 2026.
• DCENT_axe
• DCENT Toolbox
• Bitcoin Mining Hackers

Products and services

• The Bitaxe Flagship open-source solo Bitcoin miner based on the BM1366 ASIC chip. Designed for home miners who want to participate in solo Bitcoin mining where every hash counts toward finding a block. Price range: $184.99 - $224.99 CAD.
• The Bitaxe GT Gamma Turbo single-board open-source solo miner featuring 2x BM1370 ASIC chips for higher solo-mining performance than the standard Bitaxe. Sold as a standalone SKU in the Bitaxe family for home mining enthusiasts.
• The Bitaxe Hex Multi-chip open-source solo miner featuring 6x BM1366/BM1368 ASIC chips delivering approximately 3.0-4.2 TH/s hashrate at 12V DC. Price range: $389.99 - $479.99 CAD.
• Bitaxe Supra Open-source solo Bitcoin miner powered by the BM1368 ASIC chip delivering approximately 500-700 GH/s hashrate. Targeted at home miners seeking a mid-range solo mining option within the Bitaxe family.
• The Nerdminer Entry-level open-source solo Bitcoin miner priced at $49.99 CAD. Designed for learning and lottery-style solo mining participation by hobbyists.
• Antminer S9 Space Heater Edition Antminer S9 ASIC miner modified and integrated as a Bitcoin mining space heater for home heating applications. Mines Bitcoin while providing residential heat. Price range: $235.00 - $340.00 CAD.
• Antminer S19 Space Heater Edition Modified Antminer S19 configured as a Bitcoin mining space heater for home heating applications with higher hashrate than the S9 edition. Price range: $755.00 - $1,038.00 CAD.
• L7 Heater - Pivotal Edition Quiet, high-power Bitcoin mining space heater based on the L7 platform delivering 3.5 GH/s at 1300W with dual-voltage support. Price: $2,350.00 CAD.
• The BitChimney Bitcoin mining space heater accessory designed for heat extraction and ducting in residential installations. Price range: $540.00 - $725.00 CAD.
• Antminer Loki Edition Modified Antminer S9 variant optimized for home mining and space heating applications. Price range: $585.00 - $803.00 CAD.
• MicroBT Whatsminer M30S++ Professional-grade Whatsminer ASIC Bitcoin miner delivering 112 TH/s hashrate at 42.5 J/TH efficiency with built-in PSU design. Refurbished units available at $1,400.00 CAD.
• MicroBT Whatsminer M30S Original MicroBT Whatsminer M30S ASIC Bitcoin miner delivering 88 TH/s hashrate at 3,344W power consumption with 38 J/TH efficiency. Built on the WM3316 ASIC chip with integrated PSU architecture.
• Bitmain Antminer S21 Current-generation Bitmain Antminer S21 ASIC Bitcoin miner sold by D-Central at $5,295.00 CAD for professional mining operations.
• Bitmain Antminer S21 XP High-performance Bitmain Antminer S21 XP ASIC Bitcoin miner variant sold at $6,499.99 CAD for industrial mining operations.
• DCENT_OS Open-source GPL-3.0 firmware for industrial ASIC miners, currently in closed beta with public beta planned for summer 2026. Features whisper-quiet fan profiles, 120V North American outlet support, auto-tuning for maximum efficiency, heater mode integration, and a clean web dashboard for monitoring.
• DCENT Toolbox Open-source GPL-3.0 field tools for miners that simplify flashing, tuning, and recovering ASIC and Bitaxe hardware. Currently in closed beta.
• Firmware Flasher Web-based Bitaxe flasher and Antminer firmware image tool for firmware management and recovery. Currently in beta.
• ASIC Repair Service Professional ASIC repair service delivered at D-Central's Laval, Quebec facility. Includes chip-level diagnostics, hashboard repair, firmware recovery, and BGA rework for Bitmain, MicroBT, Innosilicon, Canaan, and Halong hardware. Diagnostics start at $65 CAD with tiered repair pricing of $95/$145/$195 CAD.
• Mining Hosting Managed mining hosting service at D-Central's Quebec facility powered by competitive Hydro-Quebec electricity rates. Includes 24/7 monitoring and professional maintenance; customers purchase hardware and D-Central hosts and operates it on their behalf.
• Mining Consulting Expert consulting service providing guidance on hardware selection, electrical setup planning, and optimization for budget and climate. Available for individual home miners and industrial-scale operations. A founding service since 2016.
• Mining Training Hands-on training program covering everything from basic mining setup to ASIC board-level repair. Delivered in-person at the Laval, Quebec lab or via remote 1-on-1 sessions. Enables customers to perform their own repairs.
• Antminer S9 Hashboard Repair Parts Bundle Comprehensive repair parts kit for Antminer S9 hashboards including BM1387 ASIC chips, voltage regulators, PIC microcontrollers, temperature sensors, capacitors, inductors, and connectors. Price: $349.99 CAD.
• Premium Bitaxe Heatsink High-performance aluminum heatsink cooler for Bitaxe and Nerdaxe Gamma/Supra/Ultra miners. Enables silent operation and stable overclocking. Price: $14.90 CAD.
• 6ft 6-15P to C13 Power Cable 240V 6ft power cable for connecting ASIC miners and PSUs to NEMA 6-15 outlets. 14AWG SJT heavy-duty jacket, UL/cUL certified. Price: $19.99 CAD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ ASIC miners repaired since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ASIC Miner MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner retailer listing D-Central products. US-based mining hardware reseller with wide selection of new and used ASIC miners.
• MinersDealsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner retailer offering competitive prices on new ASIC miners with coupon codes for D-Central customers.
• BT-MinersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner retailer with large inventory of ASIC miners. US-based.
• Coin Mining CentralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based mining hardware retailer. Ships worldwide. Partner listing D-Central compatible miners.
• CryptoMinerBrosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished US retailer with repair services. Partner listing Whatsminer M30S.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Braiins: Braiins is the developer of Braiins OS, an open-source firmware for ASIC miners (competing directly with D-Central's DCENT_OS) and operator of a major Bitcoin mining pool. The two companies are competing on the same firmware-for-industrial-miners axis and the same decentralization-of-mining thesis.
• Luxor Technology: Luxor operates LuxOS (ASIC firmware, competing with DCENT_OS), a mining pool, and hosting/management services — directly overlapping D-Central across three of its five revenue streams. Both target the same professional mining operator customer base with similar technology stacks.
• Compass Mining: Compass Mining is a hosting marketplace and management platform that lets miners procure and operate ASIC hardware at third-party facilities — directly competing with D-Central's mining hosting service. Both target retail and institutional miners seeking outsourced hosting.

Broad incumbents

• Bitmain: Bitmain is the dominant global ASIC miner manufacturer (Antminer series) and a key supplier whose products D-Central resells, repairs, and modifies. As the upstream incumbent, Bitmain controls the supply chain and could disintermediate resellers like D-Central.
• MicroBT: MicroBT manufactures the Whatsminer ASIC series (including the M30S/M30S++ that D-Central resells and offers repair tiers for). As the second-largest ASIC supplier globally, MicroBT is both a critical supply source and a structural incumbent in the mining equipment market.
• Canaan: Canaan manufactures Avalon ASIC miners and is one of the five chip-level repair platforms D-Central supports. As a publicly listed incumbent, Canaan competes broadly with D-Central's reselling and modification services across the Avalon product line.

Emerging players

• Bitaxe (Skot9000): Bitaxe is the open-source solo mining hardware project on which D-Central's flagship product line is built. Skot9000 (the project creator) and D-Central are deeply coupled collaborators but also potentially competing contributors in the Bitaxe/NerdAxe ecosystem.
• Block (Proto): Block (formerly Square) is developing Proto Bitcoin mining hardware targeting home and small-scale miners — directly adjacent to D-Central's Bitaxe value proposition. As a well-capitalized emerging entrant, Proto represents a potential strategic competitor in decentralized mining hardware.

Others

• Bitdeer: Bitdeer is a publicly traded large-scale Bitcoin mining operator and one of D-Central's named enterprise repair customers. While not a direct competitor, Bitdeer sits in D-Central's ecosystem as both a customer and a bellwether of demand for aftermarket repair services.
• Marathon Digital Holdings: Marathon Digital is one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining operators and operates at industrial scale using ASIC hardware that D-Central services. Marathon is an ecosystem participant and potential customer, not a direct competitor, but its scale sets the demand floor for third-party repair services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dcentraltech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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