Cipher Mining Inc., a leading developer and operator of Bitcoin mining data centers, announced today that it has entered into agreements with Canaan to purchase 16,700 units of the latest generation Avalon A1466 miners for delivery in the second quarter of 2024. The miners will be split evenly between Cipher’s Bear and Chief data centers, located in Texas.
The purchase is part of Cipher’s plans to expand its mining capacity ahead of the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which is expected to occur in March 2024. The halving will reduce the amount of Bitcoin rewarded to miners by 50%, which could lead to increased competition and higher prices for mining equipment.
Tyler Page, CEO of Cipher, commented, “We are pleased to announce we have finalized and funded the plans for initial 30 MW expansions in the second quarter at each of our Bear and Chief joint venture facilities.
Cipher’s purchase of Canaan A1466 miners is its second from the Chinese manufacturer. The company was pleased with the performance of the first batch of miners it purchased last year, and Page said that the A1466s were “among the best performing miners in our fleet.”
The purchase was also made at favorable terms, as the price of mining equipment has fallen in recent months. Page said that he believes that Cipher is now well-positioned to take advantage of the upcoming Bitcoin halving.
In addition to the expansion plans and miner purchase, Cipher Mining also recently announced that it has acquired the Black Pearl mining site in Texas. The site has the potential to add an additional 30 MW of capacity to Cipher’s operations.
With all of these developments, Cipher Mining is clearly preparing for a major growth spurt in the coming months. The company is well-positioned to take advantage of the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and it is likely to be one of the biggest winners in the cryptocurrency mining industry.
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