Wed, May 08, 2024 at 09:02

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello Annie.

  • Today, I bring you news about Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA), a major player in the global Bitcoin mining sector.

  • They have partnered with YPF Luz, a subsidiary of Argentina's state-owned energy company YPF, to establish a new Bitcoin mining facility.

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• Annie

  • Oh, that sounds interesting!😊 What's so special about this new facility?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • This facility, located in Rincón de Los Sauces in the province of Neuquén, Argentina, is designed to convert what would otherwise be waste into a powerful energy source for Bitcoin mining.

  • The energy for this operation comes from stranded gas - natural gas that is released during oil extraction but not captured for sale or distribution.

• Annie

  • Wow!

  • So they're turning waste into energy?

  • That's amazing!👏

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Exactly.

  • Stranded gas usually poses a disposal problem and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions when flared into the atmosphere.

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  • This new facility's approach not only prevents this environmental harm but also uses the gas to generate electricity.

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• Annie

  • So it's like killing two birds with one stone!😮 But how effective is this method?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • According to recent studies, including a working paper from MIT, the repurposing of methane through techniques like those employed by GDA can reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by between 25% and 63%.

  • This is critical because methane is a potent greenhouse gas, responsible for about a third of current global warming.

• Annie

  • That's impressive!👍 But why Argentina?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Argentina presents a unique landscape for such endeavors due to its substantial energy resources, favorable political climate, and a strong crypto ethos among its population.

  • The country has been experiencing high inflation rates, which has increased the local populace's reliance on cryptocurrencies as a hedge against economic instability.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • So it's a win-win situation for both the company and the country.😃

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Indeed.

  • This project also marks a significant point of expansion for GDA, which operates 20 industrial-scale data centers across North America, South America, Europe, and Central Asia.

  • With a total power capacity exceeding 500 MW globally, GDA continues to drive innovation in the integration of renewable and waste-derived energy sources into the Bitcoin mining sector.

• Annie

  • Wow!

  • So they're really making a big impact on the Bitcoin mining industry.🚀

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, they are.

  • At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $62,406.

• Annie

  • So Kang-hoon, do you think this news is good or bad?

  • And what impact will it have on the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • I believe this news is good.

  • It shows that companies are finding innovative ways to reduce environmental harm while still expanding their operations.

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  • This could lead to more companies adopting similar strategies, which would be beneficial for the environment and the Bitcoin mining industry.

  • It could also potentially increase the value of Bitcoin.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😍Bullish.