https://news.bitcoin.com/state-of-montana-funds-bitcoin-mine-to-bolster-local-jobs
This week Montana’s Governor Steve Bullock announced the distribution of $1,124,030 in economic development grants that will be given to local businesses within the region. What’s interesting about the job initiative is the $416,000 of stimulus funding that will go to a bitcoin mining data center in Missoula County, called “Project Spokane.”
Officials in Montana and the state’s Governor, Steve Bullock, plan to bolster local businesses with job stimulus funding. According to the governor $1.1 million will be distributed to innovative companies that reside in particular counties across the state. One of them is Project Spokane LLC, a company that says it provides blockchain security validation services for the Bitcoin network; otherwise known as mining. Project Spokane applied for a $600,000 grant but will receive $416,000 from the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF).
“Project Spokane, LLC is a data center that provides blockchain security services for the bitcoin network,” explains Montana’s government website announcement.
‘On Their Way to Becoming North America’s Largest Data Center’
According to commentary from James Grunke, the president and CEO of the Missoula Economic Partnership, in an interview with the local publication the Missoulian it is great news for the county.
“They are on their way to becoming North America’s largest data center,” Grunke tells the Missoulian about Project Spokane last March.
They are going to have 55,000 servers, and right now they only have 12,000. It’s pretty exciting.
Project Spokane also says that it will create 65 new jobs for residents and the data center will be located at the old Bonner mill site. Funds will be used to purchase more equipment, and software for the company’s Bitcoin network services. Project Spokane has a few job listings posted on sites like Linkedin and Community Spiceworks, looking for service providers.
https://news.bitcoin.com/state-of-montana-funds-bitcoin-mine-to-bolster-local-jobs
Movin' to Montana soon,
Gonna be a Bitcoin miner tycoon (yes I am)
Frank Zappa - Montana
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Hell yes! I lived in Montana for 4 years. One of the best states, both for beautiful nature and politics. They are a great example of what state and local governments can accomplish. Things that actually benefit the residents of the state and city and not just the pockets of elected officials. "God Country" cant wait to be back there. If you have never been you should go. Glacier National Park is one of the most amazing sites I have seen in the world!
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How, hmm ironic isn't the word.
They're putting a crypto mining center in an old mining mill?
From crunching ore to crunching numbers.
Meme-fest!!
As to their claim to becoming the "nations largest data center", I assume they mean in the private sector?
I believe the NSA has the World's largest data center.
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@craig-grant never see that coming. I agree with @theblindsquirl for proving his point. I've upvoted the post!
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That would put them in the northwest area of this grant map from the BSTF website:
http://marketmt.com/Portals/129/shared/WTG/docs/BSTF_CRDC_10_16.pdf?ver=2016-12-22-122535-893×tamp=1482434742569
I bet it's cold there.
Average weather Missoula, MT - 59808 - 1981-2010 normals
Average temperature: 45.9°F
Well, that should cut down on rig-cooling costs.
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Hard to compete with Iceland for bitcoin mining. They have free magma electricity to power the rigs, and unlimited snow to cool them.
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https://steemit.com/craigrant/@kyra-kristian/i-am-big-fan-of-craig-grant-may-you-will-too
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Yay! Crypto is definetly going places :) If you get the chance you should upvote my latest post about altcoins blowing up! Thanks! :) https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@parkermorris/steemit-vlog-3-altcoins-will-blow-up
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This is the proof that the future of crypto is very bright.
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What a great undertaking. Feels kinda similar to those old-west stories haha
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why not invest in genesis mining!? they have snow for days
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Cool shit. Thanks for sharing. Be interesting to see how it turns out
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If Fidelity can mine bitcoins for their investments and investors, why can't a state do the same on behalf of their citizens. This is outstanding. Hope to see other states and cities follow in Montana's foot steps.
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lets see the results which will no doubt very fruitful.
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It used to be cheap electricity as the main factor to attract Bitcoin miners, now alternate industries are joining the game. Smart move by Montana
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Always funny when the it comes from the State: 'Where are going to invest to create more jobs' hahaha! 'I am going to fuck so I can recover my virginity.'
Anyway. Man.. you should have seen my face while I read the article..
wtf?
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Setting a great example Montana! Thanks @craig-grant for sharing this. Time to get a bigger slice of the mining pie on American soil. A step in the right direction and I hope to see more states opening their doors to individuals and groups looking to bring the blockchain and its technological advancements to every sector of our society. Long live #cryptocurrency #blockchain #steemit!
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