Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining leader, has released its unaudited July production and operations report, highlighting a 45% month-over-month increase in Bitcoin output and expansion into Kentucky.
Bitcoin Production Highlights (July 2024)
Key Metrics
- Bitcoin Produced: 370 BTC (+45% vs. June 2024)
- Daily Average Production: 11.9 BTC
- Total Bitcoin Held: 9,704 BTC (+33% YoY)
- Deployed Hash Rate: 23.3 EH/s (118% YoY growth)
Facility-Specific Performance
| Facility | Hash Rate (EH/s) | Power Cost (c/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | 14.7 | 3.0 |
| Corsicana | 7.6 | 3.9 |
| Kentucky (new) | 1.0 | 3.6 |
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Strategic Expansion and Leadership Insights
Jason Les, CEO of Riot, commented:
"Our Kentucky acquisition and Corsicana Facility deployment mark pivotal growth steps. With 15.5 EH/s operational hash rate and 5 EH/s targeted in Kentucky by year-end, we're advancing toward 36 EH/s total capacity."
Infrastructure Developments
Corsicana Facility (Phase 1):
- 400 MW mining capacity underway
- Buildings A1/A2 operational; B1/B2 in progress
- Expected to become world's largest Bitcoin mining site at 1 GW
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Power Management Strategy
Riot's grid-responsive approach leverages:
- ERCOT 4CP Program: Curtails usage during peak demand
- Demand Response Credits: $3.4M earned in July
- Cost Efficiency: Average 3.4c/kWh all-in power cost
FAQs
Q: How does Riot's power strategy benefit the grid?
A: By reducing consumption during high-demand periods and earning credits for grid stability support.
Q: What are Riot's 2024 hash rate targets?
A: 36 EH/s by December, with 56 EH/s anticipated post-2025 deployments.
Q: Why expand into Kentucky?
A: Immediate 1 EH/s capacity addition and scalable infrastructure up to 300 MW.
Future Outlook
Riot reaffirms its 2024 guidance, projecting:
- 36 EH/s self-mining capacity
- 56 EH/s post-2025 expansion
- Continued focus on operational uptime and energy efficiency
Note: All figures unaudited and estimated. Forward-looking statements involve risks outlined in SEC filings.
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