" 这次，充当中间商的云大厂没能赚到差价。 " 作者丨徐晓飞 编辑丨周蕾 "一天十几个客户电话进来，有的一打一个多小时，我中午饭都没顾上吃。"云大厂政企销售小顾哑着嗓子 告诉雷峰网，开源大模型DeepSeek出现后，市场反馈热烈，云大厂这边也接到不少客户来电，咨询相关 的API接入和线下部署方案。 不过小顾坦言，DeepSeek眼下这么火爆，主要是因为它帮国人把大模型的信心又找回来了，但最终能转 化成多少商业收益，能为云大厂带来多少拉动，还要打个问号。 究其原因在于，DeepSeek虽然降低了大模型的成本门槛，但它的能力跟ChatGPT差别不大，也面临和 ChatGPT一样的困境：应用场景实在有限。 DeepSeek爆火后，作为产业链上的核心一环，云大厂们迅速跟进，手里的"战略牌"一张连着一张打了出 来：组织变阵，业务调整，大笔投入，战略重构……整个一个目不暇接。 然而，这一热潮是真正的价值机遇，还是昙花一现的浮躁之风，跟还是不跟？成为摆在云大厂面前的一道 难题。 雷峰网通过调研了解到，眼下一众国内云大厂可分成两派：一派是推出DeepSeek一体机硬件部署方案 的，有阿里、火山、华为、百度等；一派是没推出的， ...

Core Viewpoint - HIVE Digital Technologies has commenced mining operations at its hydro-powered 200 MW site in Yguazú, Paraguay, achieving an initial production rate of 100 Petahash and reporting significant Bitcoin production results for March 2025 [3][5][6]. Group 1: Operations and Production - HIVE has officially energized Phase 1 of its Yguazú site and is now mining Bitcoin at an initial production rate of 100 Petahash [5]. - The company mined 108 Bitcoin in March 2025, increasing its HODL balance to 2,201 BTC, valued at approximately $180 million based on a BTC price of $82,000 [6]. - HIVE operated at an average hashrate of 6.3 Exahash per second (EH/s), achieving a peak BTC-only hashrate of 6.2 EH/s [6]. Group 2: Strategic Growth and Future Plans - HIVE aims to quadruple its production capacity from approximately 6 EH/s to 25 EH/s by the end of calendar 2025, supported by a robust pipeline of next-generation mining equipment [10]. - The company is fully funded to support its expansion in Paraguay, with disciplined capital strategy and efficient infrastructure [10][11]. - HIVE's local operations team in Paraguay has been critical in meeting the ambitious schedule for the site [7]. Group 3: Executive Commentary - Frank Holmes, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, highlighted the energization of the Yguazú facility as a pivotal milestone and emphasized the company's disciplined approach to infrastructure investment [11]. - Aydin Kilic, President and CEO, noted the efficient and sustainable progress of the expansion in Paraguay, aiming to become a leading green-powered Bitcoin miner [11].

Core Viewpoint - HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. has commenced mining operations at its hydro-powered 200 MW site in Yguazú, Paraguay, achieving a significant milestone in its expansion strategy while reporting production results for March 2025 [2][4][10]. Group 1: Operations and Production - HIVE has energized Phase 1 of its Yguazú site, initiating Bitcoin mining at an initial production rate of 100 Petahash [4]. - The company mined 108 Bitcoin in March 2025, increasing its HODL balance to 2,201 BTC, valued at approximately $180 million based on a BTC price of $82,000 [5]. - HIVE operated at an average hashrate of 6.3 Exahash per second (EH/s), achieving a peak BTC-only hashrate of 6.2 EH/s [5]. Group 2: Strategic Growth and Infrastructure - HIVE plans to scale its mining capacity in phases, with additional capacity expected to be deployed in the coming months [4]. - The company aims to increase its global mining capacity from approximately 6 EH/s to 25 EH/s by the end of calendar 2025, supported by a robust pipeline of next-generation mining equipment [9]. - More than 65% of the infrastructure needed to host over 20,000 miners at the Valenzuela site is already in place, indicating ongoing expansion efforts [9]. Group 3: Executive Insights - The COO of HIVE highlighted the successful completion of infrastructure commissioning and testing for Phase 1, emphasizing the critical role of the local operations team in Paraguay [6]. - The Executive Chairman noted that the energization of the Yguazú facility marks a pivotal milestone, with plans to quadruple production over the next eight months [10]. - The President and CEO reiterated the commitment to sustainable and efficient expansion, positioning HIVE as a leading green-powered Bitcoin miner [10].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for 2024 reached approximately $74 million, exceeding guidance and representing a 15% increase from the previous year [10][25] - Net income, excluding one-off non-cash items, surged to over $21 million, surpassing guidance by over 253% [10] - Adjusted EBITDA reached over $20 million, outperforming estimates by more than 70% [11] - Operating income, excluding exceptional items, climbed to over $19 million, exceeding guidance by over 40% [11] - The company reported a significant improvement in unrestricted cash balance, increasing from $5.3 million at the end of 2023 to $21.7 million at the end of 2024 [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The gross profit margin was reported at 49.96%, a decline from the previous year due to a change in service mix [25][26] - SG&A and R&D expenses were reduced, reflecting a right-sizing of the business [27] - The company experienced a foreign exchange loss of approximately $27.5 million, primarily due to a devaluation in Egypt [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a backlog of $93 million for 2025, indicating strong future revenue potential [44] - The company has nearly $2 billion in signed contracts and a $4.6 billion pipeline, which includes late-stage contracts and government-backed frameworks [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on global expansion and has transformed from a regional player to a scalable organization targeting high-growth markets [9][20] - The strategy includes building long-term, high-margin recurring revenue streams and establishing itself as a category leader in AI infrastructure [22][20] - The company aims to diversify its customer base, reducing reliance on any single client [68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue guidance of $100 million to $110 million for 2025, with gross margins expected to be between 40% and 50% [42] - The management highlighted the importance of understanding client needs and the complexities involved in delivering large-scale projects [75][138] - The company is committed to transparency and plans to report results quarterly moving forward [112][116] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in internal controls and compliance, expecting to be Sarbanes-Oxley compliant two years ahead of the requirement [41] - The company is actively hiring to support its growth, with plans to increase its workforce from around 200 to between 600 and 800 by the end of the year [73] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much does the Egypt project represent of this year's revenue guidance? - Management indicated that Egypt's contribution to revenue will decrease from about 50% to under 30% in 2025, aiming for no client to exceed 10% to 15% by 2026 [68] Question: What is the timeline for recognizing revenue on the ONE Amazon and other projects? - Management stated that it takes 3 to 4 months to start building and scaling operations after understanding customer requirements [72] Question: Do the contracts for large deals provide upfront payments? - Management clarified that it depends on the project; some contracts may not provide upfront payments, requiring additional capital to cover costs [81] Question: Is management committed to reporting results quarterly? - Management confirmed their commitment to quarterly reporting moving forward [112] Question: What differentiates Gorilla's AI approach? - Management emphasized that Gorilla focuses on edge AI, designed for real-world applications, ensuring practical solutions that deliver value quickly [120][122]

Bit Digital (BTBT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 14, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Cameron Schnier - Head of Investor RelationsSamir Tabar - Chief Executive OfficerEric Huang - Director & CFOMike Grondahl - Head of Equities & Director of ResearchBenjamin Lamson - Head of RevenueBilly Krassakopoulos - CEOGreg Pendy - Director Conference Call Participants Nick Giles - Senior Research AnalystGeorge Sutton - Partner & Senior Research AnalystKevin Dede - Managing Director & Technology AnalystJoe Gomes - Se ...