Alix Fréchon
Co-Founder & CEO
Visionary behind D-Central's mining hacker philosophy. Started tearing apart ASICs in 2016 and never stopped. Leads the company's mission to decentralize Bitcoin mining at every layer.
Our Story
We Are The North
Canada's original Bitcoin mining hackers. Since 2016, we have been tearing down the walls between institutional Bitcoin mining and the home miner. We build, repair, hack, and ship from Laval, Quebec — because decentralization starts at home.
The Origin Story
D-Central Technologies was founded in 2016 in Montreal, Quebec, at a time when Bitcoin mining was rapidly consolidating into the hands of a few massive industrial operations. The founders saw it clearly: the average person was being priced out of mining — locked behind six-figure hardware costs, exclusive supplier contracts, and data center requirements that no individual could meet. That was not how Bitcoin was supposed to work. So they decided to do something about it.
What started as a Bitcoin mining consulting firm quickly evolved. Clients were not just asking for advice — they needed hardware, repairs, custom builds, and real answers for mining at home. D-Central grew from a consulting desk in Montreal to a full-scale operation in Laval, Quebec: a repair lab, a manufacturing floor, a warehouse, and a team of engineers and technicians who live and breathe mining hardware. Every piece of institutional mining tech that crossed their bench was a puzzle to crack — how do we make this work for someone in a basement apartment, a garage, a cabin off-grid?
The mission crystallized: decentralize every layer of Bitcoin mining. Not just the hash rate — the supply chain, the knowledge, the hardware, the repairs. D-Central would not just sell miners. They would build custom units, design heatsinks, manufacture accessories, repair what the industry discards, and put all of it in the hands of individual miners. From the S9 Space Heater to the Bitaxe Mesh Stand, every product carries the same DNA — take what the big players use and hack it for the home miner.
Today, D-Central is recognized as Canada’s leading Bitcoin mining technology company. Over 400 products across 16 categories. Over 2,500 miners repaired. A team of 11-50 specialists spanning engineering, hardware design, customer support, and mining operations — with 3D design and printing capabilities running out of our Laval offices. We offer 24-hour delivery capability, “green only” quality control with up to 60 days warranty on refurbished units, and escrow services for third parties. But the mission has not changed since day one. The mining hacker ethos runs through everything: if it mines, we can hack it. If it is broken, we can fix it. If the industry gatekeeps it, we will open-source it. We are the North.
d-central@origin:~$
$ git log --oneline --reverse
2016 Founded in Montreal, QC
2017 First ASIC repair completed
2018 Mining consulting expands
2019 Custom mining builds launch
2020 Space Heater editions debut
2021 Bitaxe ecosystem entry
2022 First Bitaxe Mesh Stand mfg
2023 Custom heatsink production
2024 400+ products cataloged
2025 Canada's #1 home mining shop
2026 Still hacking. Still building.
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[STATUS: UNSTOPPABLE]The Bitcoin Mining Hacker Manifesto
Satoshi designed Bitcoin to be mined by anyone. One CPU, one vote. That was the contract. But the industrialization of mining broke it. When a handful of companies control the hash rate, the network is no longer decentralized — it is a federation with extra steps. Every hash that moves from a data center to a home miner makes Bitcoin stronger, more resilient, more censorship-resistant. That is not ideology. That is network architecture.
We are Bitcoin mining hackers because we refuse to accept the status quo. We take a $5,000 industrial ASIC and turn it into a space heater for a Canadian winter. We take open-source silicon and build stands, heatsinks, and enclosures so anyone can run it on a desk. We repair boards that manufacturers say are e-waste. We write guides so you do not need to pay a consultant. Every product, every repair, every piece of documentation is an act of decentralization.
Home mining is not a hobby. It is infrastructure. Every miner running in a home, a garage, a workshop — that is a node in the most important network in history, and it is generating heat you would have paid for anyway. D-Central exists to arm the individual miner with the same technology, the same knowledge, and the same capability that was once reserved for warehouses full of machines. The revolution does not need permission. It needs hardware.
d-central@manifesto:~$ cat principles.txt
THE MINING HACKER PRINCIPLES
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01. Mining belongs to the individual.
02. Every hash at home strengthens Bitcoin.
03. Open-source hardware is non-negotiable.
04. Repair is superior to replace.
05. Heat from mining is not waste — it is utility.
06. Gatekeeping knowledge is anti-Bitcoin.
07. If it mines, it can be hacked for home use.
08. Decentralization is not a slogan. It is engineering.
09. The best miner is the one running in your home.
10. We are the North. We do not quit.
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[NONCE: KEEP GRINDING]Bitaxe Pioneers
We did not just adopt the Bitaxe. We helped build the ecosystem around it.
When the Bitaxe emerged as the first truly open-source Bitcoin ASIC miner, D-Central recognized it immediately for what it was: the future of home mining. A small, silent, efficient miner that anyone could run on a desk — this was everything the mining hacker philosophy stood for. D-Central did not wait on the sidelines. Through our involvement with OSMU (Open Source Miners United), we went all in on open-source mining hardware commercialization.
D-Central was the first company in the world to manufacture the Bitaxe Mesh Stand. When miners needed a way to stack, organize, and cool multiple Bitaxe units, D-Central designed and produced the solution before anyone else. That was not a business decision — it was instinct. The community needed it, so they built it.
But they did not stop there. D-Central developed custom heatsinks for both the Bitaxe and the Bitaxe Hex — precision-engineered thermal solutions designed specifically for open-source mining hardware. These are not off-the-shelf components. They are purpose-built by a team that understands the thermal profiles of ASIC chips at a granular level, manufactured in-house to the tolerances that solo mining hardware demands.
Today, D-Central carries every Bitaxe variant available — from the original models to the latest revisions. Bitaxe Supra, Ultra, Gamma, Hex — if it exists, D-Central stocks it, supports it, and builds accessories for it. When you buy a Bitaxe from D-Central, you are not buying from a reseller. You are buying from the team that helped shape what the Bitaxe ecosystem looks like today. That is the difference between a vendor and a pioneer.
d-central@bitaxe:~$ history
$ cat /var/log/bitaxe-milestones
[FIRST] Manufactured Bitaxe Mesh Stand
— No other company did it first.
[BUILT] Custom heatsinks for Bitaxe
— Precision thermal engineering.
[BUILT] Custom heatsinks for Bitaxe Hex
— Six-chip cooling solved.
[STOCK] Every Bitaxe variant carried
— Supra, Ultra, Gamma, Hex.
[SHIP] Accessories, stands, enclosures
— Complete ecosystem support.
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PIONEER — NOT FOLLOWERTrusted By Industry Leaders
The biggest names in Bitcoin mining trust D-Central for repairs, parts, and expertise. When the industry needs it done right, they call us.
Meet The Team
Engineers, technicians, and Bitcoiners. Every member of D-Central mines at home.
Hardware Engineering
Custom Builds & Design
The team that designs custom heatsinks, manufactures Bitaxe accessories, and turns industrial miners into home-ready hardware. If it involves silicon and thermal paste, they own it.
Repair Lab
ASIC Diagnostics & Repair
Over 2,500 miners brought back to life. Hashboard-level diagnostics, chip replacement, firmware recovery. The repair lab is where mining hardware gets a second chance.
Frequently Asked Questions
D-Central Technologies is based at 1325 Rue Bergar, Laval, QC, H7L 4Z7, Canada. Our repair lab, manufacturing floor, 3D printing operations, and warehouse all operate from our Laval facility. We also have hosting operations in Quebec. Call us at 1-855-753-9997 or email [email protected]. Open Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00. We ship across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
D-Central was founded in 2016 as a Bitcoin mining consulting firm. Since then, we have expanded into hardware sales, ASIC repair, custom builds, and manufacturing. We are one of the longest-operating Bitcoin mining technology companies in Canada.
We are not just a reseller. We design and manufacture our own accessories — including the original Bitaxe Mesh Stand and custom heatsinks. We repair miners in-house with our ASIC repair service. We build custom Space Heater editions that mine Bitcoin while heating your home. And we have been doing this since 2016. When you buy from D-Central, you are buying from the people who built the tools.
We operate Canada’s largest ASIC repair center. We handle hashboard diagnostics, chip-level replacement, firmware recovery, and full unit refurbishment. We have repaired over 2,500 mining units across Antminer, Whatsminer, and Avalon platforms. Diagnostics start at $65 CAD. Visit our ASIC Repair page for full pricing and details.
We welcome visitors by appointment. Contact us to schedule a visit to our Laval, Quebec facility. Come see the repair lab, the manufacturing floor, and meet the team.
Absolutely. Mining consulting was our founding service and remains a core part of what we do. Whether you are setting up your first Bitaxe solo miner or planning a multi-unit home mining operation, we can help with hardware selection, thermal management, electrical planning, pool selection, and optimization.
A Bitcoin space heater is an ASIC miner modified for quiet residential operation. Every watt consumed by a miner converts to heat — our Space Heater editions harness that to heat your home while mining BTC. We offer models from $235 to $1,038 CAD with optional silent Noctua fans. Learn more on our Space Heaters page.
Yes. We ship across Canada, to the United States, and internationally. Free shipping on orders over $500 CAD within Canada. Bitcoin payments accepted on all orders.
Where Do You Want to Start?
Buy Mining Hardware
400+ products across 16 categories. Bitaxe miners, Space Heaters, ASIC parts, accessories, and more. Ships from Laval, Quebec.
Get Expert Advice
Not sure where to start? Book a mining consultation with our team. We will help you choose the right hardware and plan your setup.
Fix a Broken Miner
2,500+ ASICs repaired since 2016. Submit a repair request and our lab will bring your miner back to full hash rate. Diagnostics start at $65 CAD.