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Marathon's NEW Bitcoin Mining Pilot Project: Reducing Landfill Methane Emissions

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0:02  Bitcoin Mining Powered by Renewable Energy

0:29  Utah Landfill Pilot Project

Marathon Digital Holdings announces the energization of its first #Bitcoin mining pilot project powered by renewable, off-grid energy from a landfill.

To learn more, read our full press release: https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press...

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Marathon digital Holdings announces its first Bitcoin mining pilot project powered by renewable off-grid energy from a landfill. According to the EPA, Municipal Solid Waste landfills contribute to approximately 14% of human-related methane emissions in the United States. Instead of flaring or venting greenhouse gas, Bitcoin miners can beneficially use that energy directly on-site.

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To explore this concept, Marathon has initiated a 280 KW pilot project with nodal power to mine Bitcoin at an off-grid Utah landfill facility. If successful, Marathon may be able to further diversify its operations, lower its energy costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To read the full press release from Marathon Digital Holdings, visit mar.com.

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