Consider the plight of Pierce County, Georgia. LN8 Energy and landowner Tony Waters want to locate a large Bitcoin mining operation on Cason Road. They apply for a conditional use permit to set up their operation in that space. The Pierce County Commission killed the proposal more than nine months...
Vilonia officials have spiked a proposed crypto mine for the second time this calendar year. Yet they are dead set against encroaching on the small town’s peaceful charm. The decision comes after strong advocacy from residents over noise, electricity consumption and possible stress on the community’s internet infrastructure.Vilonia, a community...
Vilonia, Arkansas. Population: roughly 4,500. It's a blip on the map for most, another small town trying to hold onto its identity in a rapidly changing world. What transpired in Vilonia is far from a small deal. They did just beat the crypto mining juggernaut – twice – and save...
Granbury, Texas, is currently going through a sad, disruptive challenge. This conundrum illustrates the increasing chasm between technology for technology’s sake and the health of the community. Residents are grappling with relentless noise pollution emanating from a nearby Bitcoin mine, turning their once-peaceful environment into a constant source of stress...
