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SOS Reports Progress on the Construction of Its North American Super-Computing and Hosting Center

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SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) announced progress on its North American supercomputing and hosting center in Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing its blockchain technology ecosystem. The center will have a total capacity of 50MW, powered by renewable sources, and is projected to achieve 1,000 PH BTC hash power. The first phase will utilize 20MW, having 6 out of 17 mobile smart data center units on-site, with the remainder arriving by December 2021. CEO Yandai Wang expressed optimism for launching services in early 2022.

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  • Supercomputing center construction in Wisconsin progressing with renewable energy focus.
  • Projected BTC hash power of 1,000 PH at full capacity enhances competitive positioning.
  • CEO's confidence in launching services in Q1 2022 indicates proactive business strategy.
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  • Completion and operational effectiveness of the new center depend on timely delivery of remaining equipment.
  • Risks related to local government regulations on cryptocurrency mining could impact operations.
  • Potential difficulties in maintaining cost-effective power supply may elevate operating expenses.

QINGDAO, China, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) (the "Company" or "SOS") reported the status of Phase I construction of its supercomputing and hosting center in North America. The center is located in Marinette county Wisconsin, a state with rich natural resources and renewable energy.

SOS has been actively expanding its global footprint during the past year or so. The total power at the Wisconsin center is expected to be 50MW, fueled by  renewable power and grid power. The Wisconsin facility is projected to have a  total BTC hash power of 1,000 PH once in full capacity of operation. Phase I of the center is projected to use up to 20MW  17 units of mobile smart data center are equipped for this purpose. At present, 6 units of mobile smart data center have arrived in Wisconsin. Another 11  units mobile smart data center are in transits and are expected to arrive around December 2021.

Mr. Yandai Wang, CEO and Chairman of SOS, commented, "the supercomputing and hosting center in Wisconsin  is an important part of SOS's efforts to create its own blockchain technology based ecosystem.  We look forward to launching our Super-Computing and Hosting service business in Wisconsin in the first quarter of 2022.

About SOS Limited

SOS is an emerging blockchain-based and big data-driven marketing solution provider, with a nationwide membership base of approximately 20 million in China. SOS is also engaged in blockchain and supercomputing operations, and may expand into.cryptocurrency security and insurance in the future. Since April 2021, SOS launched commodity trading via our subsidiary SOS International Trading Co. Ltd. The core infrastructure of SOS' marketing data, technology and solutions to insurance and emergency rescue services is built on big data, blockchain-based technology, cloud computing, AI, satellite, and 5G network, etc. SOS has created a cloud "software as a service (SaaS)" platform for emergency rescue services, with three major product categories: basic cloud, cooperative cloud, and information cloud. This system provides innovative marketing solutions to clients such as insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, healthcare providers, auto manufacturers, security providers, senior living assistance providers, and other service providers in the emergency rescue services industry. For more information, please visit: http://www.sosyun.com/ 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, our expectations for future financial performance, business strategies or expectations for our business. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance.  SOS cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Words such as "may," "can," "should," "will," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," "look" or similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Specifically, forward-looking statements may include statements relating to the Company's:

  • ability to execute its business plan;
  • changes in the market for SOS' products and services; and
  • expansion plans and opportunities.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release and our management's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but not are limited to, the risk factors described by SOS in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These risk factors and those identified elsewhere in this press release, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance and include, but are not limited to:

  • Local government's policies and regulatory oversight of crypto currency mining operation and our other operations;
  • SOS's blockchian and supercomputing, commodity trading and marketing solutions businesses are still under development, with many uncertainties in the future direction and integration of these various business segments;
  • Failure to manage the newly launched commodities trading business effectively;
  • Loss of key customers in the commodity trading business;
  • failure to access a large quantity of power at reasonable costs could significantly increase SOS operating expenses and adversely affect our demand for SOS's mining activities;
  • any significant or prolonged failure in the data warehouse facilities and data mining facilities that SOS operates or services it provides, including events beyond its control, would lead to significant costs and disruptions and would reduce the attractiveness of its facilities, harm its business reputation and have a material adverse effect on its results of operation;
  • security breaches or alleged security breaches of our data warehouses could disrupt SOS operations and have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operation; uncertainty in global supply chain and international shipping and
  • other risks and uncertainties indicated in SOS's SEC reports or documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by SOS.

Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in deciding whether to invest in our securities. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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What is the status of SOS Limited's supercomputing center construction?

As of November 2021, SOS Limited's supercomputing center in Wisconsin is in Phase I construction, with progress ongoing.

What is the expected BTC hash power of SOS Limited's Wisconsin facility?

The Wisconsin facility is projected to achieve a total BTC hash power of 1,000 PH once fully operational.

When does SOS Limited plan to launch its services from the Wisconsin center?

SOS Limited anticipates launching its supercomputing and hosting services in the first quarter of 2022.

What is the power capacity planned for SOS Limited's supercomputing center?

The total power capacity for the Wisconsin center is expected to be 50MW, combining renewable and grid power.

How many mobile smart data center units has SOS Limited deployed in Wisconsin?

SOS Limited has deployed 6 out of 17 mobile smart data center units in Wisconsin as of November 2021.

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