Is Bitcoin forever fated to be an environmental boogeyman, or can it be a tool for good? For too long, folks have looked at Bitcoin mining in a vacuum. They imagine massive distribution centers guzzling electricity and deepening our nation’s climate crisis, which is already disproportionately impacting communities of color....
Project Dorothy 2. Sounds almost fairytale-ish, doesn't it? It’s almost as good as living in a scene from The Wizard of Oz. Instead of ruby slippers, we’re out there catching our greener bitcoins in the Texas wind! Soluna Holdings is framing its growth as a brash bet on sustainability. This...
To put this in context, Riot Platforms, one of these multibillion-dollar corporations, is currently constructing the world’s largest Bitcoin mine. This monumental undertaking is currently happening in Corsicana, Texas. The project is located within an existing industrial park and would help Navarro County’s economy diversify. It does this by creating...
Now, picture needing to wake up at 3 AM. Gone is the light, tinkling melody of crickets, replaced with a continuous and maddening drone that rumbles under your skin. The same is true for the families who live near crypto mines over in Texas. It’s not a distant dystopian future...
Texas, the state known for its wide-open spaces and low-cost energy intended to lure factories and data centers, not data miners, has become a crypto mining mecca. Whether it’s attracting AI companies or some other tech hub of the future, state leaders like Gov. But behind the promises of innovation...
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...
Imagine this: you're sitting on your porch, enjoying the Texas sunset, a glass of sweet tea in hand. Sounds idyllic, right? Now, picture that peaceful scene being interrupted by a constant, nerve-racking roar, a metallic screech that never stops. That’s a nightmare scenario that residents of Granbury, Texas, have had...
The appeal of cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin at the forefront, is hard to ignore. Fortunes have been made, and hopes of a decentralized financial revolution through cryptocurrencies dance in many people’s minds. Texas is a hot spot for Bitcoin miners because of its cheap energy and business-friendly climate. Most have come...
Soluna is certainly creating a stir in both the renewable energy and cryptocurrency industries with its unique approach to data center energy consumption. The company recently signed its first power supply agreement with a developer. This partnership will bring “Project Hedy” — an extraordinary 120MW data center specifically designed for...
