“Vilnia City Commission (Arkansas, USA) unanimously rejected the proposal to open a mining center in the city. The decision was the result of several weeks of active protests of residents, whose numbers are just over 2000. The main argument against construction was the increased noise level, which was sent by residents, relying on the experience of other cities with existing farms. Also, fears of loading on the power system and quality […]”, – WRITE: Businessua.com.ua
Vilnia City Commission (Arkansas, USA) unanimously rejected the proposal to open a mining center in the city. The solution was the result of several weeks Active protests of residents whose numbers are just over 2000.
The main argument against construction was the increased noise level, which was sent by residents, relying on the experience of other cities with existing farms. There were also fears of loading on the power system and the quality of the Internet.
Interstate Holdings Blockchain CEO Steve Landersna tried to convince the community in the absence of threats, but in vain. The support from President Arkansas Blockchain Council Ben Smith also did not change the situation. He noted that investments in the project would amount to $ 14 million, including buildings and equipment.
“Have we made the mistake of moving here? We do not ask them to come here. I grew up in Vilnia, it’s “Natural State”not the staff of bitcoins, ”one of the residents said emotionally.
This is the second case in Vilnia: in 2023, residents also blocked the construction of a crypto farm of Vilo AR LLC.
Although 19 mining centers are operating in Arkansas, the staff is not the main region for bitcoin machine. According to Theminermag, the most capacities are concentrated in Texas (3.85 GW of the total 7.4 GW). For comparison, Georgia has 0.7 GW, New York-0.55 GW.
Placement of bitcoin production in North America. Source: Theminermag.
Recall that in October 2024, the residents of Granbury (Texas) sued the Mara Mraa for acoustic contamination.
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