Bitcoin is the talk of the state in Arkansas. Having grown into the sixth-highest asset on earth, it now has a market capitalization that has recently ballooned over $2 trillion. Bitcoin, the original decentralized digital currency, is now worth more than silver and big tech companies Alphabet (Google) and Meta (Facebook) combined. Now, it’s the subject of an exciting new experiment in the state. Southern Block Capital Founded by accomplished entrepreneurs, Southern Block Capital is looking to take advantage of Arkansas’s increasingly friendly climate towards Bitcoin miners.

The founding members are confident that Arkansas has the resources and momentum needed to become a leader in productive and responsible Bitcoin mining. In fact, they’ve already deployed operational sites in Pleasant Plains and Cabot in the last year. The main purpose of the fund is to help scale the team’s successes to date. It’s just trying to recreate a successful model at new spots around the state.

Arkansas’s attractiveness as a Bitcoin mining refuge lies in its rare blend of factors. Smart Asset—an online financial technology company—released a ranking that suggests Arkansas is home to one of the nation’s most inviting power environments. Infused with a business-friendly economic development climate and leadership, the state offers a perfect storm of opportunity for this emerging industry.

"Arkansas has cheap power, a business-friendly climate, and supportive leaders," - Landers

Our principals have been personally active members of the Bitcoin mining community for several years. Their experience has shaped their understanding of the importance of building sustainable, community-conscious, mining operations.

"We’ve been mining Bitcoin personally for a couple of years now," - Herget

We pursue community engagement as a core tenet of Southern Block Capital. The team takes a proactive approach to build transparency and trust by staying regularly engaged with local leaders.

"All of our sites are engineered to stay under 60 decibels — equivalent to a normal conversation," - Herget

"You won’t hear us outside the property line." - Herget

The fund is intended to provide Arkansans with an opportunity to invest directly in Bitcoin. It provides a real and practical venue to do so.

"We reach out to local leaders before we break ground, not after," - Landers

"We want to explain exactly what we’re doing, answer questions, and build trust from day one. We’re not just showing up, we’re looking to become part of the community. We know there’s been negative publicity around Bitcoin mining in some areas, but our facilities are quiet, responsible, and community-first. We’re doing this the right way, for Arkansas and for the long term." - Landers

At today’s prices, Bitcoin is trading at about three times what the Arkansas team is mining it for. This very positive economic environment creates a strong opportunity for investors.

"The goal of our first fund is to give accredited investors exposure to an industry that, chances are, they don’t know much about," - Herget

Southern Block Capital is taking advantage of Arkansas’s sweet spot. Their aim is to position the state at the forefront of the rapidly evolving Bitcoin sector. The fund was intended to deepen the team’s existing work. In doing so, it will bring their effective model to new communities across the state.

"We’re mining Bitcoin today at roughly a third of the price it’s currently trading for," - Landers

"There’s a rare window right now where the economics are excellent and the infrastructure is available," - Herget

By leveraging Arkansas's advantageous conditions, Southern Block Capital aims to position the state as a leader in the rapidly evolving Bitcoin industry. The fund is structured to scale the team's existing operations, replicating their proven model across new sites within the state.