RETRANSMISSION: HIVE Digital Technologies Crosses 16 EH/s, Marching Toward 25 EH/s as Expansion in Paraguay Powers Forward

Core Points - HIVE Digital Technologies has surpassed 16 EH/s of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, aiming for 25 EH/s by U.S. Thanksgiving [2][3] - The company's daily Bitcoin output has increased to over 8 BTC, doubling production since May [3] - HIVE's expansion in Paraguay is a key driver of this growth, with over 5 EH/s of next-generation miners already operational [4][9] Company Operations - The deployment of new machines is ongoing, with Phase 3 at the Valenzuela site set to begin in September [4] - Upon completion of Phase 2, HIVE expects to achieve a total operating hashrate of 18 EH/s, with daily Bitcoin production projected to reach 12 BTC [4][9] - The company has a global fleet efficiency of approximately 17.5 J/TH, representing nearly 3% of the global Bitcoin supply at current network difficulty [4][9] Financial Metrics - At a network difficulty of 129T, one exahash generates approximately 0.50 BTC per day, indicating that an additional 2 EH/s could yield roughly 1.0 BTC per day [5][9] - HIVE's mining margin after electrical costs is projected to be around 60% with Bitcoin priced at $113,000 [9][10] - The primary cost of mining operations is electricity, accounting for approximately 80-90% of total costs [7][10] Strategic Vision - The company emphasizes its commitment to building resilient, decentralized infrastructure for Bitcoin while generating robust cash flow for shareholders [5][11] - HIVE operates exclusively on renewable hydroelectric energy, reinforcing its focus on sustainability [11]