Osage, Iowa, may not be a familiar name to many outside the Midwest. It is ground zero in an important fight that embodies not just the future of cryptocurrency, but our ability to welcome and adapt to disruptive innovation. Infographic courtesy of Simple Mining Simple Mining is planning to develop...
A proposed Bitcoin mining facility outside of Osage is creating a fresh wave of controversy and citizen protest from area residents. The developer behind Simple Mining will be making their case to the public on June 18th and the outcome should be interesting indeed. This has raised a new round...
The debate surrounding Bitcoin mining facilities often boils down to a simple question: how do we balance technological advancement with the well-being of the communities where these facilities are located? In Osage, a proposed Bitcoin mining operation has led to a fiery debate, illustrating the intricacies of this existential question....
Bitcoin mining. The phrase conjures images of futuristic server farms humming with digital energy, or maybe just the headache-inducing screech of cooling fans. Now, picture that in Osage, Iowa. Regardless of their intentions, Simple Mining still needs to build this facility and the community is rightfully cautious. Are their fears...
