Hashbranch And Merkle Standard Deploy Massive 1.3 Exahash Bitcoin Mining Operation
Merkle Standard and Hashbranch Collaborate to Deploy 13,000 Bitcoin Mining Units
[San Diego, April 16, 2025] – Merkle Standard, a leading sustainable cryptocurrency mining company, and Hashbranch, the software-enabled Bitcoin mining investment platform, have successfully deployed 13,000 Bitcoin mining units, representing 1.3 Exahash of computing power across 30MW of capacity.
The strategic collaboration between these two industry leaders showcases their dedication to creating innovative solutions for institutional mining operations. The seamless execution of this project highlights the operational synergy and aligned vision that characterizes the partnership.
Barry An, Senior Vice President at Allrise Capital, the investment management firm behind Merkle Standard, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “This partnership with Hashbranch has allowed us to monetize our available rack space at several locations while implementing a unique profit-sharing model that helps all parties navigate hashprice fluctuations.”
The agreement includes options to expand the deployment to 23,000 units, demonstrating the confidence both companies have in the innovative hosting model and solidifying their relationship.
Tom Merkle, Co-Founder & CEO at Hashbranch, emphasized the importance of focusing on end-of-life strategies for older Bitcoin mining equipment, stating, “We’ve created a framework that unlocks maximum value regardless of market conditions.”
Hashbranch played a crucial role in providing market intelligence and expertise in contract structuring throughout the process, showcasing their ability to service the professional needs of larger institutional clients with specialized requirements.
About Merkle Standard
Merkle Standard is a premier digital asset mining company based in Washington state, with a focus on developing North America’s most efficient vertically integrated self-mining platform and hosting services. The company has been operating more than 20 megawatts of water-cooled ASICs at their flagship site in Northeast Washington since fall of 2022.
About Hashbranch
Hashbranch is the #1 hosting platform for U.S. Bitcoin mining, providing enterprise-grade hardware brokerage services to institutional clients worldwide. Their proprietary software platform transforms the mining lifecycle, extending ASIC profitability beyond conventional industry timelines.
Media Contacts:
Merkle Standard
Laura Verity
[email protected]509 550 7292
Hashbranch
Deepak Atyam
[email protected]562 600 0598
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