Riot Platforms Announces Major Purchase of Bitcoin Mining Servers

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announced the purchase of 31,500 Bitcoin mining servers from MicroBT. This acquisition, valued at $97.4 million, is expected to enhance Riot's hash rate capacity at its Rockdale Facility in Texas. The new miners, set to be deployed in May and June 2024, will increase the facility's hash rate from 12.4 EH/s to 15.1 EH/s by the end of July 2024, contributing to Riot's 2024 year-end hash rate target of 31 EH/s.

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About Riot Platforms Inc.

Riot Platforms Inc. is a company primarily engaged in cryptocurrency mining, a fundamental aspect of the evolving blockchain technology and digital asset ecosystem. By utilizing specialized hardware, Riot Platforms focuses on the mining of Bitcoin, the dominant cryptocurrency, contributing to the validation and processing of transactions within the Bitcoin network. The company plays a critical role in the blockchain industry, providing the necessary computational power to maintain network security and verify transactions. Riot Platforms Inc. capitalizes on technological advancements and strategic operational decisions to enhance mining efficiency, scalability, and energy sustainability. With an emphasis on alignment with regulatory developments and environmental considerations, the company actively pursues investments in renewable energy resources to power its operations. Operating within the fast-paced technology and financial sectors, Riot Platforms Inc. is instrumental in supporting the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market. As a bellwether in the identity-heavy sphere of crypto mining, it highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and traditional financial industries, contributing to the broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate asset class. Founded in 2000 and based in the United States, the company continues to evolve in tandem with the rapid advancements of blockchain technologies.