Blockchain
Marathon Digital Holdings expands into Kaspa (KAS) mining sector.
Marathon Digital Holdings, a leading digital asset computing company, announced its expansion into mining Kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset. As of June 25, 2024, Marathon has mined 93 million KAS, worth approximately $15 million, according to Marathon blog.
Kaspa market location
Kaspa is currently the fifth largest proof-of-work digital asset in market capitalization, which boasts a market capitalization of $3.9 billion and a daily trading volume of approximately $64.8 million as of June 25, 2024. The circulating supply is approximately KAS 24 billion, capped at terminal supply of KAS 28.7 billion. Unlike Bitcoin’s linear blockchain, Kaspa uses a BlockDAG, which allows multiple blocks to be produced simultaneously, resulting in faster transactions.
The strategic move of the marathon
In May 2023, Marathon began evaluating Kaspa as a potential addition to diversify its revenue streams. By September 2023, the company had successfully deployed its first Kaspa ASICs and expanded its operations. Currently, Marathon has purchased approximately 60 petahash of KS3, KS5, and KS5 Pro ASICs, with 30 petahash operational in Texas and the remainder expected to be fully activated by the third quarter of 2024.
Operational and financial aspects
Marathon’s head of growth, Adam Swick, said: “By mining Kaspa, we are able to create a diversified revenue stream from Bitcoin and directly tied to our core competencies in digital asset computing.” He highlighted the company’s existing infrastructure, strong relationships with hardware manufacturers and expertise in computing digital assets as key factors allowing them to take advantage of Kaspa’s higher mining margins.
Notice to Investors and Forward-Looking Statements
Marathon Digital Holdings has advised potential investors to carefully consider the risks and uncertainties outlined in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The company has also made forward-looking statements, cautioning readers about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.
About Marathon Digital Holdings
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) is a global leader in digital asset computing, developing and deploying innovative technologies to build a more sustainable and inclusive future. The company secures blockchain ledgers and supports energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value.
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