Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company self-mined 4.85 Bitcoin per day, a 30% increase from 3.72 Bitcoin in Q1 2025 [11] - GAAP revenues increased by 38% quarter-over-quarter to $47.6 million in Q2 2025 from $34.4 million in Q1 2025 [11] - GAAP cost of revenue, excluding depreciation, decreased by 10% from $24.5 million in Q1 2025 to $22.1 million in Q2 2025 [11] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA improved significantly to $14.5 million in Q2 2025, up from a negative $4.7 million in Q1 2025 [12] - SG&A expenses for Q2 2025 were $14.3 million, with adjusted SG&A decreasing from $11.5 million in Q1 2025 to $10.7 million in Q2 2025 [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company signed a 10-year agreement with FluidStack for over 200 megawatts of AI hosting, representing approximately $3.7 billion in contracted revenue, potentially exceeding $8.7 billion with lease extensions [6][7] - The lease with FluidStack is expected to generate over $350 million annually with site-level net operating margins of roughly 85% [7] - The company executed an 80-year ground lease at Cayuga for up to 400 megawatts of digital infrastructure, with over 130 megawatts expected online by 2027 [7][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power prices in Upstate New York normalized in Q2 2025, with guidance at $0.05 per kilowatt-hour for the second half of the year [12] - The company anticipates that its mining operations will contribute positively to EBITDA in the second half of 2025 [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to finance the HPC build-out efficiently and in a shareholder-friendly manner, focusing on execution [9] - The recent agreements with FluidStack and Google enhance the company's credit profile, allowing for low-cost, scalable capital solutions [9][15] - The company is evaluating additional sites for expansion, having assessed over 75 potential sites in 2025 [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for capacity from hyperscalers and noted that the market may tighten further in 2026 due to ongoing power constraints [44] - The partnership with Google is expected to significantly improve the company's financing strategy and credit profile, allowing for more favorable terms [46][70] Other Important Information - The company acquired Beowulf Electricity and Data in Q2 2025, streamlining its structure and consolidating expertise in power generation [18] - The company is on track for the Wolf Den and CB1 leases to start generating revenue in Q3 2025 [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why FluidStack and the demand for power? - FluidStack delivers compute clusters to major companies and has been active in discussions with various customers, making it a strategic partner for growth [22][23] Question: How was the $1.8 billion backstop from Google decided? - The backstop amount is roughly 50% of the payments over the lease term, providing support for up to ten years [28] Question: Will the new agreements impact Bitcoin mining capacity? - The company has about 200 megawatts available for Bitcoin mining and is optimistic about bringing additional capacity online [32] Question: What is the remaining CapEx for Core 42? - Approximately $200 million has been spent through Q2 2025, with significant back-ended spending expected in Q3 and Q4 [35] Question: How will the Google partnership change discussions with future clients? - The partnership is expected to enhance credibility and attract new clients due to the backing of a major player in the industry [58][61] Question: What are the conditions for early termination protections with Google? - The arrangement includes standard SLAs around performance and delivery, ensuring robust operational and delivery schedules [106]