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Hut 8, a prominent figure in the North American bitcoin mining sector, is set to significantly bolster its revenue streams through a strategic partnership with Ionic Digital, the successor of the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius. This collaboration, crystallized through a four-year service agreement, forecasts an impressive $81.5 million in cash revenues for Hut 8. The deal also sees Hut 8 acquiring equity in Ionic, marking a pivotal expansion of its business horizon, according to <a href="https://theminermag.com/news/2024-02-01/hut-bitcoin-mining-celsius-manage-ionic/">TheMinerMag</a>. 
The agreement entrusts Hut 8 with the comprehensive management of Ionic’s bitcoin mining operations in Texas and the <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitcoin-mining-reshaping-landscape-amid-global-interest-surge/">hosting</a> of 8,500 miners in Niagara Falls, New York. This venture is not just a testament to Hut 8’s operational capabilities but also a robust vote of confidence in its strategic vision. With construction already in motion at the Cedarvale site in Texas, Hut 8 anticipates managing a formidable fleet of 127,000 miners, commanding a nameplate hashrate of 12 EH/s and leveraging 300 MW of energy infrastructure within the first year. 
This partnership is not merely a financial boon but a strategic alignment that enhances Hut 8's influence in the burgeoning bitcoin mining industry. By integrating Ionic’s assets into its operational fold, Hut 8 not only diversifies its revenue streams but also solidifies its standing as a key player in the sector. The equity stake acquired for $6.4 million further cements this relationship, granting Hut 8 significant sway over Ionic’s future direction through board representation.

Hut 8 Secures Lucrative Deal to Manage Celsius’ Bitcoin Mining Transition

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