[San Diego, April 16, 2025] – Merkle Standard, a prominent player in sustainable cryptocurrency mining, alongside Hashbranch, the Bitcoin mining investment platform powered by software, has officially announced the deployment of 13,000 Bitcoin mining units, totaling 1.3 Exahash of computational power across 30MW of capacity.
This strategic partnership has evolved from preliminary discussions to full deployment in an expedited timeframe, showcasing both companies’ dedication to pioneering innovative solutions for institutional mining ventures. The smooth execution underscores the operational harmony and shared vision that define this collaboration.
“Our alliance with Hashbranch has enabled us to capitalize on our available rack space across multiple sites while establishing a distinctive profit-sharing framework that assists all stakeholders in managing hashprice volatility,” stated Barry An, Senior Vice President at Allrise Capital, the investment management firm backing Merkle Standard. “Hashbranch’s proficiency in aligning the hardware configurations and optimal contract terms led to a remarkably efficient process, with an agreement finalized in under 45 days.”
The agreement contains provisions for scaling up the deployment to 23,000 units, further reinforcing the synergy between the two companies and affirming their confidence in the innovative hosting approach.
“By concentrating on end-of-life strategies for outdated Bitcoin mining equipment, we’ve devised a framework that maximizes value irrespective of market dynamics,” remarked Tom Merkle, Co-Founder & CEO at Hashbranch. “Our involvement in facilitating this agreement demonstrates our capability to align incentives and generate sustainable value for institutional mining operations.”
Hashbranch played an essential role by providing critical market analysis and contract structuring expertise throughout the negotiation, aiding both parties in accurately gauging value and expediting the agreement. This partnership highlights Hashbranch’s expanding role in addressing the specialized needs of larger institutional clients through market insights, strategic connections, and inventive deal structuring.
For additional details regarding Merkle Standard’s sustainable mining practices or Hashbranch’s infrastructure offerings, please visit merklestandard.com or hashbranch.com.
About Merkle Standard
Merkle Standard is a leading digital asset mining firm based in Washington state, with operational facilities across the nation. The company emphasizes developing North America’s most efficient self-mining platform and hosting services. Furthermore, Merkle Standard excels in rapid data center development, consistently delivering buildouts that take under one year from the groundbreaking stage to mining operations. At their flagship site in Northeast Washington, Merkle Standard has been managing over 20 megawatts of water-cooled (“hydro”) ASICs since the fall of 2022, earning recognition as the largest operational “hydro” facility in the United States.
About Hashbranch
Hashbranch is the leading hosting platform for Bitcoin mining in the U.S. The company offers enterprise-grade hardware brokerage services to institutional clients globally. Through advanced market insights, they link miners with top-tier hardware and hosting solutions that optimize investment returns. Their proprietary software platform revolutionizes the entire mining lifecycle, pioneering innovative strategies that prolong ASIC profitability well beyond traditional industry expectations.
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