CleanSpark Expands Bitcoin Mining Capacity by over 90 Petahashes with Acquisition of Latest Generation Machines

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CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) announced the acquisition of 1,061 Whatsminer M30S machines, boosting its bitcoin mining capacity by approximately 93 petahashes per second (PH/s). The machines are operational at Coinmint’s renewable-powered facility. CEO Zach Bradford noted the company's strategic hybrid approach to mining is well-positioned for market growth. This deal follows a prior bulk purchase of 1,800 Antminer S19 XP units. Over the past six months, CleanSpark's computing power increased by 47%, and monthly bitcoin production grew by 50%.

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• Acquisition of 1,061 Whatsminer M30S machines increases capacity by 93 PH/s.
• Computing power grew by 47% in six months.
• Monthly bitcoin production increased by 50% in the same period.
• Buyer's market allows for discounted machine purchases.

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Newly acquired machines are already fully operational; “This is an incredible market for builders,” said CEO Zach Bradford

LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) (the “Company”), a sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company, today announced it has acquired 1,061 Whatsminer M30S machines that are already mining bitcoin at Coinmint’s renewable-powered co-location facility. The move adds about 93 petahashes per second (PH/s) of computing power to the Company’s existing mining capacity.  

“We are seeing unprecedented opportunities in this market,” said Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark. “Our tried-and-true hybrid approach of co-locating our machines while expanding our own mining facilities puts us in an excellent position to sustainably grow our bitcoin mining capacity in what is shaping up to be an incredible market for builders.”

The Company bought the machines at a substantially discounted price compared to the spot market price from just a few months ago. This is the Company’s second bulk purchase of machines in approximately one month. Just after the market downturn in June, the Company acquired, at an exceptionally discounted price, a purchase contract for 1,800 units of the Antminer S19 XP bitcoin mining machines.

The Company’s computing power has increased by 47% over the last six months, while its monthly bitcoin production has grown 50% over the same time period. “These important KPIs underscore the fact that our growth is outpacing global hashrate, particularly our ability to stay ahead of network difficulty adjustments. We believe that our operational strategy focused on efficiency, up-time and execution will allow these metrics to continually improve,” said Bradford.

About CleanSpark

CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), a Nevada corporation, is a sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company that is solving modern energy challenges. For more information about the Company, please visit the Company's website at https://www.cleanspark.com/investor-relations.

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Investor Relations Contact

Matt Schultz, Executive Chairman
ir@cleanspark.com 

Media Contacts

Isaac Holyoak
pr@cleanspark.com 

BlocksBridge Consulting
Nishant Sharma
cleanspark@blocksbridge.com 

FAQ

What machines did CleanSpark acquire recently?

CleanSpark acquired 1,061 Whatsminer M30S machines.

How much computing power did CleanSpark gain from the acquisition?

The acquisition added approximately 93 petahashes per second (PH/s) to CleanSpark's mining capacity.

What are CleanSpark's production increases reported?

CleanSpark reported a 47% increase in computing power and a 50% increase in monthly bitcoin production over the last six months.

Why did CleanSpark acquire these machines?

The acquisition is part of CleanSpark's strategy to expand its bitcoin mining capacity in a favorable market.

What was CleanSpark's previous acquisition before this one?

CleanSpark previously acquired 1,800 Antminer S19 XP machines at a discounted price.