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What changed in Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.'s 10-K — 2023 vs 2024

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.'s 2023 and 2024 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2024 report.

+480 added−615 removedSource: 10-K (2025-03-31) vs 10-K (2024-04-10)

Top changes in Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.'s 2024 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeMiners often organize themselves in mining pools. We compete with several public and private companies that focus all or a portion of their activities on bitcoin mining and hosting. Power Generation in New York The NYISO operates bid-based wholesale markets for electric energy, capacity, and other generation-related services such as reactive power support and frequency control.
Biggest changeThe NYISO operates bid-based wholesale markets for electric energy, capacity, and other generation-related services such as reactive power support and frequency control. We are authorized to participate in all of these markets, where our bids are evaluated along with bids from numerous other generating facilities in or near New York State.
Environmental, Social, Governance We are committed to making progress on the issues that matter in the ESG areas, and more specifically to serving as a community partner in the locations in which we operate. This is a critical part of our plan for growth and value creation as we develop our business.
Environmental, Social, Governance We are committed to making progress on the issues that matter in the ESG areas and, more specifically, serving as a community partner in the locations in which we operate. This is a critical part of our plan for growth and value creation as we develop our business.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Greenidge Generation is a public utility subject to regulation by the FERC under the Federal Power Act (the "FPA"). Like the PSC, FERC regulates both the issuance of securities and the purchase and sale of assets and ownership interests in public utilities. The FPA generally: 1.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Greenidge Generation is a public utility subject to regulation by FERC under the Federal Power Act (the "FPA"). Like the PSC, FERC regulates both the issuance of securities and the purchase and sale of assets and ownership interests in public utilities. The FPA generally: 1.
The FERC has granted Greenidge Generation blanket authorization to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, endorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issue or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Greenidge Generation, compatible with the public interest, and reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
FERC has granted Greenidge Generation blanket authorization to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, endorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issue or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Greenidge Generation, compatible with the public interest, and reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
Water The New York Facility is subject to SPDES and Water Withdrawal permits issued by NYSDEC for five-year terms, which include state and federal requirements applicable to withdrawal of water from Seneca Lake and discharge of process and stormwaters from the facility to the Keuka Lake Outlet and Seneca Lake.
Water The New York Facility is subject to SPDES and Water Withdrawal permits issued by NYSDEC for five-year terms, which include state and federal requirements applicable to withdrawal of water from Seneca Lake and discharge of process and stormwaters from the New York Facility to the Keuka Lake Outlet and Seneca Lake.
The public may obtain a copy of our filings, free of charge, through our corporate internet website as soon as reasonably practicable after we have 20 electronically filed such material with, or furnished it to, the SEC. Additionally, these materials, including this Annual Report and the accompanying exhibits are available from the SEC’s website http://www.sec.gov.
The public may obtain a copy of our filings, free of charge, through our corporate internet website as soon as reasonably practicable after we have electronically filed such material with, or furnished it to, the SEC. Additionally, these materials, including this Annual Report and the accompanying exhibits are available from the SEC’s website http://www.sec.gov.
In the event of a transfer of ownership of its facility to a new owner, the interconnection agreement with the NYISO and NYSEG currently held by Greenidge Generation can be assigned to the new owner, so long as the assignee in such a transaction directly assumes in writing all rights, duties and obligations arising under that agreement and agrees to comply with all of the NYISO’s applicable market rules.
In the event of a transfer of ownership of its facility to a new owner, the interconnection agreement with the NYISO and NYSEG currently held by Greenidge Generation can be assigned to the new owner, so long as the assignee in such a transaction directly assumes in 17 writing all rights, duties and obligations arising under that agreement and agrees to comply with all of the NYISO’s applicable market rules.
Limits public utilities from selling, leasing or otherwise disposing of facilities with a value in excess of $10 million and used for wholesale sales of electric energy or electric transmission ("Jurisdictional Facilities") without the prior authorization of FERC, and dispositions resulting in a direct or indirect change of control over a public utility generally require prior FERC authorization. 2.
Limits public utilities from selling, leasing or otherwise disposing of facilities with a value in excess of $10 million and used for wholesale sales of electric energy or electric transmission ("Jurisdictional Facilities") without the prior authorization of FERC, and dispositions resulting in a direct or indirect change of control over a public utility generally require prior FERC authorization. 16 2.
Such entities can obtain an exemption from these record keeping and records access requirements if they are able to demonstrate that they are not affiliated with any jurisdictional utility that has captive customers, and that they do not own commission-jurisdictional transmission facilities or provide commission-jurisdictional transmission services and that they are not affiliated with persons that own such facilities or provide such services.
Such entities can obtain an exemption from such record keeping and records access requirements if they are able to demonstrate that they are not affiliated with any jurisdictional utility that has captive customers, and that they do not own commission-jurisdictional transmission facilities or provide commission-jurisdictional transmission services and that they are not affiliated with persons that own such facilities or provide such services.
This permit establishes effluent limitations and sampling frequency for both stormwater and 19 leachate discharges from the Landfill and specifies a monitoring and reporting structure to the NYSDEC. This permit is valid until June 2027. Waste The Landfill is also subject to a Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility permit issued by NYSDEC.
This permit establishes effluent limitations and sampling frequency for both stormwater and leachate discharges from the Landfill and specifies a monitoring and reporting structure to the NYSDEC. This permit is valid until June 2027. Waste The Landfill is also subject to a Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility permit issued by NYSDEC.
We have a contract with Empire Pipeline Inc., which provides for the firm transportation to our pipeline of up to 15,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day. The natural gas is transported to our captive lateral pipeline through which this gas is transported 4.6 miles to our power plant.
Additionally, we have a contract with Empire Pipeline Inc., which provides for the firm transportation to our pipeline of up to 15,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day. The natural gas is transported to our captive lateral pipeline through which this gas is transported 4.6 miles to our power plant.
Prices for capacity and ancillary services are also set by the interplay between supply and demand in bid-based markets administered by the NYISO, except in the case of certain ancillary services for which the NYISO’s Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff establishes cost-based rates.
Prices for capacity and ancillary services are also 12 set by the interplay between supply and demand in bid-based markets administered by the NYISO, except in the case of certain ancillary services for which the NYISO’s Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff establishes cost-based rates.
Through these sales, we generate three revenue streams: ◦ Energy revenue : When dispatched by the NYISO, we receive energy revenue based on the hourly price of power. ◦ Capacity revenue : We receive capacity revenue for committing to sell power to the NYISO when dispatched. ◦ Ancillary services revenue : When selected by the NYISO, we receive compensation for the provision of operating reserves.
Through these sales, we generate three revenue streams: 10 ◦ Energy revenue : When dispatched by the NYISO, we receive energy revenue based on the hourly price of power. ◦ Capacity revenue : We receive capacity revenue for committing to sell power to the NYISO when dispatched. ◦ Ancillary services revenue : When selected by the NYISO, we receive compensation for the provision of operating reserves.
Requires FERC approval before a holding company in a system which includes an electric transmission or generation company may acquire any security with a value in excess of $10 million of an electric transmission or generation company or a holding company with a value in excess of $10 million. 17 6.
Requires FERC approval before a holding company in a system which includes an electric transmission or generation company may acquire any security with a value in excess of $10 million of an electric transmission or generation company or a holding company with a value in excess of $10 million. 6.
Regulations may substantially change in the future, and it is presently not possible to know how new regulations will apply to our businesses, or when they will be effective.
Regulations may substantially change in the future, and it is not possible to know how new regulations will apply to our businesses, or when they will be effective.
Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, NYDIG affiliates are required to provide Greenidge an upfront security deposit, pay a configuration fee for the setup of new or relocated miners, and pay for repairs and parts consumed in non-routine maintenance (i.e., units that are out of service for more than 12 hours).
Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, NYDIG affiliates are required to provide us an upfront security deposit, pay a configuration fee for the setup of new or relocated miners, and pay for repairs and parts consumed in non-routine maintenance (i.e., units that are out of service for more than 12 hours).
Greenidge Generation is also subject to the CCR Rule, which requires that the onsite CCR surface impoundment associated with previous coal-fired operation of the facility, be closed. Greenidge Generation has also drafted the CCR Rule documents associated with closure, and has a publicly available website that makes certain documents available to the public as required by the rule.
Greenidge Generation is also subject to the CCR Rule, which requires that the onsite CCR surface impoundment associated with previous coal-fired operation of the New York Facility, be closed. Greenidge Generation has also drafted the CCR Rule documents associated with closure, and has a publicly available website that makes certain documents available to the public as required by the rule.
We have contracts with Emera Energy covering both the purchase of natural gas and the bidding and sale of electricity through the NYISO. These sales accounted for approximately 9% and 18% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We have contracts with Emera Energy covering both the purchase of natural gas and the bidding and sale of electricity through the NYISO. These sales accounted for approximately 18% and 9% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The FERC also administers the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, which imposes certain record keeping and records access requirements on public utility holding companies. We are a public utility holding company but have received an exemption from these record keeping and records access requirements.
FERC also administers the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, which imposes certain record keeping and records access requirements on public utility holding companies. We are a public utility holding company but have received an exemption from such record keeping and records access requirements.
With regards to our coal ash pond, in accordance with federal law and Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 410-20, Environmental Liabilities, we have an environmental liability of $17.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
With regards to our coal ash pond, in accordance with federal law and Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 410-20, Environmental Liabilities, we have an environmental liability of $17.3 million as of December 31, 2024.
Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we agreed to host, power, and provide technical support services, and other related services, to NYDIG affiliates’ mining equipment at the New York Facility and the South Carolina Facility for a term of five years.
Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we agreed to host, power, and provide technical support services, and other related services, to NYDIG affiliates’ mining equipment at the New York Facility for a term of five years.
We participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ("RGGI"), a market-based program in which participating states sell carbon dioxide ("CO2") allowances through auctions and invest proceeds in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other consumer benefit programs to spur innovation in the clean energy economy and create local green jobs.
We participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ("RGGI"), a market-based program in which participating states sell carbon dioxide ("CO 2 ") allowances through auctions and invest proceeds in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other consumer benefit programs to spur innovation in the clean energy economy and create local green jobs.
Mining pools help to smooth the variability of the revenue stream of individual miners by combining the hash rate from multiple miners and then paying each miner a pro rata share of the aggregate bitcoin rewards generated by the combined pool. The mining pool operator is typically paid a fee for maintaining the pool.
Mining pools help to smooth the variability of the revenue stream of individual miners by combining the hashrate from multiple miners and then paying each miner a pro rata share of the aggregate bitcoin rewards generated by the combined pool. The mining pool operator is typically paid a fee for maintaining the pool.
In exchange for providing computing power, we receive a share of the theoretical global mining rewards based on our percent contribution to the bitcoin mining network, less fees payable to the pool. The mining pools in which we currently participate allocate their bitcoin to us on a daily basis.
In exchange for providing computing power, we receive a share of the theoretical global mining rewards based on our percent contribution to the bitcoin mining network, less fees payable to the pool. The mining pools in which we currently participate allocate their bitcoin to us on a daily basis. Power and Capacity Sales .
The capacity market is designed to incentivize generation additions when reserve margins (excess capacity relative to peak demand) are low and to reduce capacity payments made to generators when reserve margins are high and there is excess capacity.
The capacity market is designed to incentivize generation additions when reserve margins (excess capacity relative to peak demand) are low and to reduce capacity payments made to generators when reserve margins are high and excess capacity exists.
We benefit from retirements of less expensive generation resources in the NYISO and conversely, become less competitive as more efficient generation capacity is added. A similar dynamic exists in the capacity markets where we are a price-taker. An administratively-determined sloping demand curve ensures that the price paid to suppliers of capacity declines as capacity exceeds reliability requirements.
We benefit from retirements of lower-cost generation resources in the NYISO and, conversely, become less competitive as more efficient generation capacity is added. A similar dynamic exists in the capacity markets where we are a price-taker. The administratively determined sloping demand curve ensures that the price paid to suppliers of capacity declines as capacity exceeds reliability requirements.
Our competitiveness is based on our variable cost compared to the marginal price in the energy markets as set by the bid of the highest- price resource required to satisfy load requirements. The primary determinants of our variable cost are its efficiency (e.g., how much gas is required to produce a given unit of power) and fuel cost.
Our competitiveness is based on our variable cost compared to the marginal price in the energy markets, which is set by the bid of the highest-priced resource required to satisfy load requirements. The primary determinants of our variable cost are our efficiency (e.g., how much gas is required to produce a given unit of power) and fuel cost.
Additionally, when market conditions dictate shutting down mining and making market sales of energy, Greenidge is required to pay NYDIG the expected value that it would have received as if the cryptocurrency datacenter had operated and a portion of gross margin from energy sales above normal mining requirements.
Additionally, when market conditions dictate shutting down mining and making market sales of energy, we are required to pay NYDIG the expected value that it would have received as if the cryptocurrency datacenter had operated and a portion of gross margin from energy sales above normal mining requirements.
All of the power that we use in our New York state cryptocurrency datacenter operations is provided by behind-the-meter generation with no reliance on third-party power purchase agreements that can be modified or revoked at any time. • Cryptocurrency experience .
All of the power that we use in our New York cryptocurrency datacenter operations is provided by behind-the-meter generation, eliminating reliance on third-party power purchase agreements that can be modified or revoked at any time. • Cryptocurrency experience .
This allows us to participate in the 7 upside as bitcoin prices rise, but reduces our downside risk of bitcoin price deterioration and cost increases related to natural gas.
This allows us to participate in the upside as bitcoin prices rise, but reduces our downside risk of bitcoin price deterioration and cost increases related to natural gas. Cryptocurrency Mining .
We purchase RGGI allowances each year to cover 100% of our CO2 emitted from power generation and have done so since we began gas-fired operations in 2017.
We purchase RGGI allowances each year to cover 100% of our CO 2 emitted from power generation and have done so since we began gas-fired operations in 2017.
Greenidge Generation is also subject to the RGGI, which is a multi-state cap and trade program for carbon dioxide emissions that requires Greenidge Generation to purchase one RGGI allowance for every ton of CO2 emitted from the facility. RGGI allowances are offered in quarterly auctions and are available from third parties.
Greenidge Generation is also subject to the RGGI, which is a multi-state cap and trade program for carbon dioxide emissions that requires Greenidge Generation to purchase one RGGI allowance for every ton of CO 2 emitted from the New York Facility. RGGI allowances are offered in quarterly auctions and are available from third parties.
Our goal is to maintain our website as a portal through which investors can easily find or navigate to pertinent information about us, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and any other reports, after we file them with the SEC.
Our goal is to maintain our website as a portal through which investors can access pertinent information about us, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and any other reports, after we file them with the SEC.
In late June 2022, the NYSDEC announced its denial of the Title V air permit renewal for our New York Facility. We filed a notice with the NYSDEC on July 28, 2022 requesting a hearing on NYSDEC’s decision.
In late June 2022, the NYSDEC announced its denial of the Title V air permit renewal for our New York Facility. We filed a notice with the NYSDEC in 2022 requesting an adjudicatory hearing on NYSDEC’s decision.
Mining Pools A significant portion of the global hash rate on the bitcoin network has been contributed to a number of "mining pools." In a typical bitcoin mining pool, groups of miners combine their resources, or hash rate, and earn bitcoin together.
Mining Pool Participation A significant portion of the global hashrate on the bitcoin network has been contributed to a number of "mining pools." In a typical bitcoin mining pool, groups of miners combine their resources, or hashrate, and earn bitcoin together.
Our variable cost relative to the marginal energy price determines how much power we sell. The marginal energy price increases as demand for power increases and as more expensive generation resources are required to satisfy load requirements.
Our variable cost relative to the marginal energy price determines the amount of power we sell. As demand for power increases and as more expensive generation resources are required to satisfy load requirements, the marginal energy price increases.
The bill prohibits the issuance of new permits and does not address existing permit renewal applications that predate the law’s effective date. Our permit application was accepted by the NYSDEC in September 2021. See " Permits " for further details.
The bill prohibits the issuance of new permits and does not address existing permit renewal applications that predate the law’s effective date. Our permit application was accepted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ("NYSDEC") in September 2021. See " Permits " for further details.
In exchange for the sale to NYDIG of the upgraded 44 MW South Carolina mining facilities and the subdivided real estate of approximately 22 acres of land, we received total consideration of $28 million, as follows: • The remaining principal of $17.7 million on our Senior Secured Loan with NYDIG, which we entered into on January 30, 2023, was extinguished; • The remaining principal of $4.1 million on our Secured Promissory Note in favor of B.
In exchange for selling our upgraded 44 MW South Carolina mining facilities and approximately 22 acres of subdivided real estate to NYDIG, we received total consideration of $28 million, as follows: • The remaining principal balance of $17.7 million on our Senior Secured Loan with NYDIG, entered into on January 30, 2023, was extinguished; • The remaining principal balance of $4.1 million on our Secured Promissory Note, originally issued to B.
Additional state government regulations also may apply to our cryptocurrency datacenter activities and other related activities in which we participate or may participate in the future. Certain regulatory bodies have shown an interest in regulating or investigating companies engaged in the blockchain or bitcoin business.
Additional state government regulations also may apply to our cryptocurrency datacenter activities and other related activities in which we participate or may participate in the future. Certain regulatory bodies have shown an interest in regulating or investigating companies engaged in the blockchain or bitcoin business. At the federal level, cryptocurrency regulation continues to evolve.
Government regulation of blockchain and bitcoin is being actively considered by the State of New York and the United States federal government via a number of agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as similar entities in other countries.
Government regulation of blockchain and bitcoin is being actively considered by the State of New York and U.S. government via a number of agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as similar entities in other countries.
Greenidge is required to pay NYDIG a portion of capacity revenue, as well as a portion of the gross margin from any energy sales in excess of mining requirement.
We are required to pay NYDIG a portion of capacity revenue, as well as a portion of the gross margin from any energy sales in excess of mining requirement.
Most of our obligations associated with CCR are for the closure of a coal ash pond. The Landfill is in compliance with the CCR requirements applicable to CCR landfills and is not required to close.
CCRs are subject to federal and state regulations. Most of our obligations associated with CCR are for the closure of a coal ash pond. The Landfill is in compliance with the CCR requirements applicable to CCR landfills and is not required to close.
Based upon levels of demand and prevailing prices for electricity, we may temporarily curtail operations at our cryptocurrency datacenter located at our power generation facility in order to meet the demand for electricity.
Based upon levels of demand and prevailing prices for electricity, we may temporarily curtail our cryptocurrency hosting and self-mining located at our power generation facility in order to meet the demand for electricity.
We completed the installation of cylindrical wedge wire screens at the water intake system for our New York Facility. The completion of the wedge wire screens represents another critical milestone in Greenidge’s extensive efforts to meet or exceed all of New York State’s nation-leading environmental standards.
In addition, we invested more than $6 million in the installation of cylindrical wedge wire screens at the water intake system for our New York Facility. The completion of the wedge wire screens represents another critical milestone in Greenidge’s extensive efforts to meet or exceed all of New York State’s nation-leading environmental standards.
We compete against all other NYISO generation resources, which as of Summer 2023 included approximately 40,262 MW of installed capacity consisting of gas and oil-fired thermal generation, as well as nuclear, hydro, wind, and other renewable generation.
We compete against all other NYISO generation resources, which, as of Summer 2024 included approximately 40,872 MW of installed capacity from gas and oil-fired thermal generation, as well as nuclear, hydro, wind, and other renewable generation.
There are no environmental permits associated with the operation of the pipeline. Below is a summary of the material regulations that currently apply to our business. Regulations may substantially change in the future, and it is presently not possible to know how regulations will apply to our businesses, or when they will be effective.
Below is a summary of the material regulations that currently apply to our business. Regulations may substantially change in the future, and it is presently not possible to know how regulations will apply to our businesses, or when they will be effective.
We completed the installation of the Best Technology Available and began successful operation in January 2023. The Landfill, which is located approximately 0.4 miles from the Greenidge Generation facility, discharges stormwater and treated leachate to the Keuka Lake Outlet in accordance with a SPDES permit issued by NYSDEC. A reissued SPDES permit was completed in May 2022.
The Landfill, which is located approximately 0.4 miles from the Greenidge Generation facility, discharges stormwater and treated leachate to the Keuka Lake Outlet in accordance with a SPDES permit issued by NYSDEC. A reissued SPDES permit was completed in May 2022.
It is exempt from regulation by the FERC, under the National Gas Act ("NGA") pursuant to Section 1(c) of the NGA , due to the fact that all of the gas transmitted through the pipeline is delivered within the State of New York and the rates for delivery are regulated by the PSC.
It is exempt from regulation by FERC, under the National Gas Act ("NGA") pursuant to Section 1(c) of the NGA , because all of the gas transmitted through the pipeline is delivered within the State of New York and the rates for delivery are regulated by the PSC. There are no environmental permits associated with the operation of the pipeline.
Having timely completed our application to renew our Title V air permit, we are permitted to operate uninterrupted under a State Administrative Procedures Act extension, in full compliance with our existing Title V Air Permit, until final resolution of the adjudicatory hearing process.
Having timely completed our application to renew our Title V air permit, we are permitted to operate uninterrupted under a State Administrative Procedures Act extension, in full compliance with our existing Title V Air Permit, until final resolution of the adjudicatory hearing and appeals processes, which we believe may take a number of years to resolve.
As a result of this transaction, GGH became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenidge. On September 14, 2021, we acquired Support.com pursuant to the Merger and it began to operate as our wholly-owned subsidiary.
On September 14, 2021, we acquired Support.com pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the "Support Merger") and, as a result, it began to operate as our wholly owned subsidiary.
Riley Commercial on July 20, 2023 at par, was extinguished; • A cash payment of approximately $4.5 million; and • A bonus payment of approximately $1.6 million as a result of the completion of the expansion of the upgraded mining facility and the facility's uptime performance.
Riley Commercial Capital, LLC on March 18, 2022, and later purchased by NYDIG at par on July 20, 2023, was extinguished; • A cash payment of approximately $4.5 million; and • A bonus payment of approximately $1.6 million as a result of the completion of the upgraded mining facility expansion and its uptime performance.
As of December 31, 2023, our owned and customer hosted miners at the New York Facility had the capacity to consume approximately 60 MW of electricity. We have approval from NYISO to utilize 64 MW of electricity behind-the-meter. Support Services. On September 14, 2021, GGH Merger Sub, Inc.
As of December 31, 2024, our owned and customer hosted miners at the New York Facility had the capacity to consume approximately 60 MW of electricity. We have approval from NYISO to utilize 64 MW of electricity behind-the-meter.
As discussed below, we participate in mining pools as an integral part of our business. Miners who participate in mining pools are expected to earn their pro rata share of the global bitcoin rewards received by all miners on the bitcoin network, less any fees paid to the mining pool operator.
Miners who participate in mining pools are expected to earn their pro rata share of the global bitcoin rewards received by all miners on the bitcoin network, less any fees paid to the mining pool operator. We contribute our hashrate to a single mining pool, subject to their terms of service.
See "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—Risks Related to our Datacenter and Power Generation Operations" for further details. The New York State Independent System Operator So long as Greenidge Generation remains the owner of the New York facility, we expect that no approvals from the NYISO should be required for any restructuring of the ownership of us or Greenidge Generation.
The New York State Independent System Operator So long as Greenidge Generation remains the owner of the New York Facility, we expect that no approvals from the NYISO should be required for any restructuring of the ownership of us or Greenidge Generation.
For additional discussion regarding our belief about the potential risks existing and future regulation pose to our business, see " Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business" herein. 16 Regulations Applicable to Power Generation Business We operate our electricity generating business subject to the following regulatory regimes: The New York State Public Service Commission Greenidge, GGH LLC and Greenidge Generation are each defined as "electric corporations" subject to regulation by the PSC under New York’s Public Service Law.
Regulations Applicable to Power Generation Business We operate our electricity generating business subject to the following regulatory regimes: The New York State Public Service Commission Greenidge, GGH LLC and Greenidge Generation are each defined as "electric corporations" subject to regulation by the PSC under New York’s Public Service Law.
As of December 31, 2023, the letter of credit amount was approximately $5 million, which guaranteed the payment of a portion of the landfill liability. In 2024, Greenidge plans to contribute $1.1 million into a trust established with NYSDEC as the beneficiary to cover the remainder of the landfill surety requirement. CCRs are subject to federal and state regulations.
As of December 31, 2024, the letter of credit amount was approximately $5.0 million, which guaranteed the payment of a portion of the landfill liability. In this first quarter of 2025, Greenidge contributed $1.3 million into a trust established with NYSDEC as the beneficiary to cover the remainder of the landfill surety requirement.
Pursuant to this restructuring, Greenidge was incorporated in the State of Delaware on January 27, 2021 and on January 29, 2021, we entered into an asset contribution and exchange agreement with the owners of GGH, pursuant to which we acquired all of the ownership interests in GGH in exchange for 700,000 shares of our common stock.
On January 29, 2021, we entered into an asset contribution and exchange agreement with the owners of GGH, pursuant to which we acquired all of the ownership interests in GGH in exchange for 700,000 shares of our common stock. As a result of this transaction, GGH became a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc ("GGHI").
We own and operate a 106 MW power generation facility that is connected to the New York Independent Systems Operator (the "NYISO"), which operates New York state’s power grid. The aforementioned deleveraging transaction did not alter our ownership of this facility and we plan to continue to operate such facility.
We own and operate a 106 MW power generation facility that is connected to the New York Independent Systems Operator (the "NYISO"), which operates New York state’s power grid.
This property will provide us with access to 32.5 MW of additional power capacity. We expect the transaction to close in April 2024 and intend to deploy 7 MW of miners on the property in the second quarter of 2024.
The Columbus Property provides us with access to 32.5 MW of additional power capacity and we deployed 7 MW of miners on the Columbus Property in the second quarter of 2024.
The Power Generation Industry in New York State Wholesale markets for energy, capacity and ancillary services in New York State are administered by the NYISO. With respect to wholesale sales of electricity, generators bid into the market the quantity of electricity that they are prepared to produce for each hour of the following day and the corresponding price.
With respect to wholesale sales of electricity, generators bid into the market the quantity of electricity that they are prepared to produce for each hour of the following day and the corresponding price.
A request for renewal has been made prior to the expiration of these permits and has been deemed timely and sufficient by NYSDEC. This allows uninterrupted operation of the New York Facility under the State Administrative Procedures Act. In September 2022, NYSDEC modified our SPDES permit which granted an extension to install Best Technology Available for cooling water intake structures.
A request for renewal has been made prior to the expiration of these permits and has been deemed timely and sufficient by NYSDEC. This allows uninterrupted operation of the New York Facility under the State Administrative Procedures Act.
Our controlling stockholder, Atlas, is affiliated with an investment firm with more than $6.8 billion of assets under management and prior experience owning and operating more than 2,000 MW of power generation assets. 14 Intellectual Property We do not currently own any patents, trade secrets, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights and other intellectual property rights in connection with our existing and planned bitcoin mining related operations.
Our controlling stockholder, Atlas, is affiliated with an investment firm with more than $6.8 billion of assets under management and prior experience owning and operating more than 2,000 MW of power generation assets. Intellectual Property We use specific hardware and software for our existing and planned bitcoin mining related operations.
However, coin generation from our mining operations may vary depending on our total hash rate at a given point in time relative to the total hash rate of bitcoin.
However, coin generation from our mining operations may vary depending on our total hashrate at a given point in time relative to the total hashrate of bitcoin. Our power revenue may vary due to external factors impacting supply and demand of electricity in the region including demand due to seasonal weather.
We have been active as operators of cryptocurrency datacenters for over two years which we believe provides us with a competitive advantage over new entrants that have not commenced commercial cryptocurrency datacenter operations. Having engineers and electricians on staff has enabled us to design our own mining architecture, which in turn allows us to operate and maintain our mining operations.
We have been active as operators of cryptocurrency datacenters for a number of years which we believe provides us with a competitive advantage over new entrants that have not commenced commercial cryptocurrency datacenter operations.
Consent of the Yates County Industrial Development Agency would be required for both Greenidge Generation and Greenidge Pipeline for any type of merger, consolidation or change of control, which consent must be obtained prior to completion of such transaction. 18 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation The operations of each of Greenidge Generation and the landfill owned by another subsidiary of Greenidge, Lockwood Hills LLC ("Lockwood Hills"), are subject to numerous NYSDEC and EPA regulations and requirements.
Consent of the Yates County Industrial Development Agency would be required for both Greenidge Generation and Greenidge Pipeline for any type of merger, consolidation or change of control, which consent must be obtained prior to completion of such transaction.
Greenidge Generation also holds a Petroleum Bulk Storage registration issued by NYSDEC, which includes requirements applicable to the petroleum storage tanks located at the facility. The Landfill is subject to the following NYSDEC-issued permits: SPDES Permit and Part 360 Solid Waste Management Permit.
Permits Greenidge Generation’s operations are subject to the following NYSDEC-issued permits: Clean Air Act Title IV and Title V permits, Clean Water Act SPDES, and New York State Water Withdrawal Permit. Greenidge Generation also holds a Petroleum Bulk Storage registration issued by NYSDEC, which includes requirements applicable to the petroleum storage tanks located at the facility.
As a result, purchasers directly or indirectly acquiring 10% or more of the voting securities of Greenidge Pipeline would not become subject to the FERC records keeping and records access requirements of that law.
As a result, purchasers directly or indirectly acquiring 10% or more of the voting securities of Greenidge Pipeline would not become subject to FERC recordkeeping and records access requirements of that law. Any such acquisition should be reviewed under FPA Section 203 and the NYPSL Section 70 to determine if an authorization is needed in advance of the transaction.
Cryptocurrency Datacenters . As of the year ended December 31, 2023, our cryptocurrency datacenter operations generated revenue in the form of bitcoin by earning bitcoin as rewards and transaction fees for supporting the global bitcoin network with application-specific integrated circuit computers ("ASICs" or "miners") owned or leased by us. We converted substantially all of our earned bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Our cryptocurrency datacenter operations generate revenue in the form of bitcoin by earning bitcoin as rewards and transaction fees for supporting the global bitcoin network with application-specific integrated circuit computers ("ASICs" or "miners") owned or leased by us. We currently contribute our hashrate to a single mining pool, subject to their terms of service.
Air The Clean Air Act Title IV and Title V permits authorize Greenidge Generation to fire natural gas (with up to 19% biomass co-firing) to produce electricity in accordance with the requirements of these permits. These permits regulate air emissions associated with our operations and include all applicable Clean Air Act and New York State requirements.
The Landfill is subject to the following NYSDEC-issued permits: SPDES Permit and Part 360 Solid Waste Management Permit. Air The Clean Air Act Title IV and Title V permits authorize Greenidge Generation to fire natural gas (with up to 19% biomass co-firing) to produce electricity in accordance with the requirements of these permits.
Subsequent to the sale of the South Carolina Facility, datacenter operations consist of approximately 28,800 miners with approximately 3.0 EH/s of combined capacity for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 18,100 miners or 1.8 EH/s, is associated with datacenter hosting and 10,700 miners, or 1.2 EH/s is associated with our cryptocurrency mining. Hosting Agreements.
Our datacenter operations consist of approximately 30,700 miners with a combined capacity of approximately 3.3 EH/s for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 18,200 miners, or 1.8 EH/s, are associated with datacenter hosting and 12,500 miners, or 1.5 EH/s, are associated with cryptocurrency mining.
Competition Competition in Datacenter Operations and Power Generation Segment Datacenter Operations The cryptocurrency industry is a highly competitive and evolving industry, and new competitors or emerging technologies could enter the market and affect our competitiveness in the future. Operators of bitcoin miners can range from individual enthusiasts to commercial mining operations with dedicated datacenters.
Our agreements with such brokerage services require them to comply with all applicable FinCEN and NYDFS rules and regulations. Competition Competition in Datacenter Operations and Power Generation Segment Datacenter Operations The cryptocurrency industry is a highly competitive and evolving industry, and new competitors or emerging technologies could enter the market and affect our competitiveness in the future.
We are authorized to participate in all of these markets, where our bids are evaluated along with bids from numerous other generating facilities in or near New York State. In each of these 13 markets, the NYISO sets the market price, which is paid to all bidders, based on the highest priced bid accepted to meet demand.
In each of these markets, the NYISO sets the market price, which is paid to all bidders, based on the highest priced bid accepted to meet demand.
Future laws or regulations may require the addition of environmental controls or impose restrictions on Greenidge Generation and Lockwood Hills operations, which could affect our operations. Complying with environmental laws often involves significant capital and operating expenses.
Most of the EPA requirements that Greenidge Generation and Lockwood Hills are subject to are delegated to the NYSDEC and are regulated through permits issued by NYSDEC. Future laws or regulations may require the addition of environmental controls or impose restrictions on Greenidge Generation and Lockwood Hills operations, which could affect our operations.
On March 6, 2024, we agreed to purchase a parcel of land containing approximately 12 acres located in Columbus, Mississippi, including over 73,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space. This property will provide us with access to 32.5 MW of additional power capacity.
Mississippi Expansion On April 10, 2024, we closed on the purchase of a parcel of land containing approximately 12 acres located in Columbus, Mississippi, including over 73,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space (the “Columbus Property”).
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a charge of $2.4 million for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities as a result of an update in the cost estimates associated to CCR liabilities related to the Lockwood landfill and the CCR impoundment as part of our continuing evaluation of the site. Available Information Our website is located at www.greenidge.com.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a charge of $0.5 million for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities as a result of an update in the cost estimates associated to CCR liabilities related to the Lockwood landfill and the CCR impoundment as part of our continuing evaluation of the site. 19 Corporate History and Structure In 2014, Atlas Holdings LLC and its affiliates ("Atlas") formed Greenidge Generation Holdings LLC ("GGH") and purchased all of the equity interests in Greenidge Generation LLC ("Greenidge Generation"), which owned an idled power plant in Torrey, New York.
On January 30, 2023, we entered into hosting services agreements and related orders with affiliates of NYDIG (collectively as in effect from time to time, the "NYDIG Hosting Agreement"), which resulted in a material change to our business strategy with us largely operating miners owned by NYDIG affiliates.
We will also continue to evaluate the benefits of finding accretive acquisitions, specifically in the bitcoin mining sector. 9 Products and Services NYDIG Hosting Agreement . On January 30, 2023, we entered into hosting services agreements and related orders with affiliates of NYDIG (collectively as in effect from time to time, the "NYDIG Hosting Agreement").
Each of these entities has filed a Notice with FERC of their exemption from the books and record-keeping requirements of PUHCA 2005 and are therefore not subject to those requirements. A failure to comply with FERC regulatory requirements can result in penalties and in extreme cases, action to unwind a transaction or to impose criminal sanctions.
In addition, we, GGH, and Atlas and certain of its affiliates are all holding companies under the PUHCA, which is also administered by FERC. Each of these entities has filed a Notice with FERC of their exemption from the books and record-keeping requirements of PUHCA 2005 and are therefore not subject to those requirements.
We expect the transaction to close in April 2024 and intend to deploy 7 MW of miners on the property in the second quarter of 2024. We have also deployed additional miners in conjunction with a 7.5 MW mining capacity lease in North Dakota, which has a term of five years and provides us with energy to power mining.
In the second quarter of 2024, we deployed 7 MW of miners for use in self-mining at the Mississippi Facility. Additionally, we added 7.5 MW of self-mining capacity through a five-year lease which provides us with energy access to power mining.
The New York Facility is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation facility with an approximately 106 megawatt ("MW") nameplate capacity, natural gas power generation facility. We generate revenue from three primary sources: (1) datacenter hosting, which we commenced on January 30, 2023, (2) cryptocurrency mining, and (3) power and capacity.
We own and operate a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation facility in Torrey, New York (the “New York Facility”), with an approximately 106 megawatt (“MW”) nameplate capacity natural gas power generation plant.
Lockwood Hills operates a landfill and leachate management facility (the "Landfill"). Most of the EPA requirements that Greenidge Generation and Lockwood Hills are subject to are delegated to the NYSDEC and are regulated through permits issued by NYSDEC.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation The operations of each of Greenidge Generation and the landfill owned by another subsidiary of Greenidge, Lockwood Hills LLC ("Lockwood Hills"), are subject to numerous NYSDEC and United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") regulations and requirements. Lockwood Hills operates a landfill and leachate management facility (the "Landfill").

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Biggest changeAs of the date of this Annual Report, we have registered in a registration statement on Form S-1 up to 572,096 shares of Class A common stock issuable pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement that may be resold from time to time by BRPC, in a registration statement on Form S-8 up to 307,684 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting and exercise of non-qualified stock option inducement grants, and in two registration statements on Form S-8 an aggregate of up to 1,324,532 shares of Class A common stock that may be delivered from time to time pursuant to past and future awards under our Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
Biggest changeRiley Principal II, in a registration statement on Form S-8 up to 307,684 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting and exercise of non-qualified stock option inducement grants, in three registration statements on Form S-8 an aggregate of up to 1,583,111 shares of Class A common stock that may be delivered from time to time pursuant to past and future awards under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2021 Equity Plan"), and in a registration statement on Form S-3 up to 2,521,010 shares of Class A common stock issuable pursuant to the SPA that may be resold from time to time by Armistice.
We may be adversely affected by competition from other methods of investing in bitcoin. Competition from existing and future competitors, particularly those that have access to competitively priced energy, could result in our inability to secure acquisitions and partnerships and to successfully execute our business plan. If we are unable compete effectively, our business could be negatively affected.
We may be adversely affected by competition from other methods of investing in bitcoin. Competition from existing and future competitors, particularly those that have access to competitively priced energy, could result in our inability to secure acquisitions and partnerships and to successfully execute our business plan. If we are unable to compete effectively, our business could be negatively affected.
As the shares of Class A common stock registered or to be registered pursuant to these registration statements can be freely sold in the public market, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline if the stockholders sell their shares or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.
As the shares of Class A common stock registered pursuant to these registration statements can be freely sold in the public market, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline if the stockholders sell their shares or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.
Additionally, there are many other factors that are beyond our control that may materially adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock, the marketability of our Class A common stock and our ability to raise capital through equity financings.
Additionally, there are many other factors that are beyond our control that may materially and adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock, the marketability of our Class A common stock and our ability to raise capital through equity financings.
Volatility in market prices for fuel and electricity may result from a number of factors outside of our control, including: • changes in generation capacity in our markets, including the addition of new supplies of power as a result of the development of new plants, expansion of existing plants, the continued operation of uneconomic power plants due to state subsidies, or additional transmission capacity; • disruption to, changes in or other constraints or inefficiencies of electricity, fuel or natural gas transmission, or transportation; • electric supply disruptions, including plant outages and transmission disruptions; • changes in market liquidity; • weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions and seasonal fluctuations, including the effects of climate change; • changes in commodity prices and the supply of commodities, including but not limited to natural gas and oil; • changes in the demand for power or in patterns of power usage, including the potential development of demand-side management tools and practices, distributed generation, and more efficient end-use technologies; • development of new fuels, new technologies, and new forms of competition for the production of power; • fuel price volatility; • changes in capacity prices and capacity markets; • federal, state, and foreign governmental environmental, energy, and other regulation and legislation, including changes therein and judicial decisions interpreting such regulations and legislation; • the creditworthiness and liquidity of fuel suppliers and/or transporters and their willingness to do business with us; and • general economic and political conditions.
Volatility in market prices for fuel and electricity may result from a number of factors outside of our control, including: • changes in generation capacity in our markets, including the addition of new supplies of power as a result of the development of new plants, expansion of existing plants, the continued operation of uneconomic power plants due to state subsidies, or additional transmission capacity; • disruption to, changes in or other constraints or inefficiencies of electricity, fuel or natural gas transmission, or transportation; • electric supply disruptions, including plant outages and transmission disruptions; • changes in market liquidity; • weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions and seasonal fluctuations, including the effects of climate change; • changes in commodity prices and the supply of commodities, including but not limited to natural gas and oil; • changes in the demand for power or in patterns of power usage, including the potential development of demand-side management tools and practices, distributed generation, and more efficient end-use technologies; • development of new fuels, new technologies, and new forms of competition for the production of power; • fuel price volatility; • changes in capacity prices and capacity markets; 30 • federal, state, and foreign governmental environmental, energy, and other regulation and legislation, including changes therein and judicial decisions interpreting such regulations and legislation; • the creditworthiness and liquidity of fuel suppliers and/or transporters and their willingness to do business with us; and • general economic and political conditions.
Provisions in our second amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended, and our amended and restated bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management, including provisions that: • establish a dual-class common stock structure with ten (10) votes per share for the Class B common stock and one (1) vote per share for the Class A common stock; 48 • vest solely in our board the power to fix the size of the board and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • provide that directors may only be removed by the majority in voting power of the shares of stock then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class; • establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by our stockholders at annual stockholder meetings; and • require, among other things, advance board approval or subsequent approval by the board and holders of 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder for any business combination with an interested stockholder, which is defined as a person or entity owning 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or an affiliate or associate of us that owned 15% or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting stock at any time within a period of three years prior to the date of such determination, subject to certain exceptions.
Provisions in our second amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended, and our amended and restated bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management, including provisions that: • establish a dual-class common stock structure with ten (10) votes per share for the Class B common stock and one (1) vote per share for the Class A common stock; 46 • vest solely in our board the power to fix the size of the board and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • provide that directors may only be removed by the majority in voting power of the shares of stock then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class; • establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by our stockholders at annual stockholder meetings; and • require, among other things, advance board approval or subsequent approval by the board and holders of 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder for any business combination with an interested stockholder, which is defined as a person or entity owning 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or an affiliate or associate of us that owned 15% or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting stock at any time within a period of three years prior to the date of such determination, subject to certain exceptions.
The factors include, but are not limited to: • continued worldwide growth in the adoption and use of bitcoin as a medium to exchange; • governmental and quasi-governmental regulation of bitcoin and its use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of the bitcoin network or similar cryptocurrency systems; • changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; • the maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of the network; • the increased consolidation of contributors to the bitcoin blockchain through bitcoin mining pools; • the availability and popularity of other cryptocurrencies and other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, including new means of using fiat currencies; • the use of the networks supporting cryptocurrencies for developing smart contracts and distributed applications; 41 • general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to cryptocurrencies; • environmental restrictions on the use of electricity to mine bitcoin and a resulting decrease in global bitcoin mining operations; • an increase in bitcoin transaction costs and a resultant reduction in the use of and demand for bitcoin; and • negative consumer sentiment and perception of bitcoin specifically and cryptocurrencies generally.
The factors include, but are not limited to: • continued worldwide growth in the adoption and use of bitcoin as a medium to exchange; • governmental and quasi-governmental regulation of bitcoin and its use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of the bitcoin network or similar cryptocurrency systems; • changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; • the maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of the network; • the increased consolidation of contributors to the bitcoin blockchain through bitcoin mining pools; 39 • the availability and popularity of other cryptocurrencies and other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, including new means of using fiat currencies; • the use of the networks supporting cryptocurrencies for developing smart contracts and distributed applications; • general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to cryptocurrencies; • environmental restrictions on the use of electricity to mine bitcoin and a resulting decrease in global bitcoin mining operations; • an increase in bitcoin transaction costs and a resultant reduction in the use of and demand for bitcoin; and • negative consumer sentiment and perception of bitcoin specifically and cryptocurrencies generally.
Any material delay in completing these projects, or any substantial cost increases or quality issues in connection with these projects, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. It may take significant time, expenditure, or effort for us to grow our business, including our cryptocurrency datacenter operations, through acquisitions, and our efforts may not be successful.
Any material delay in completing these projects, or any substantial cost increases or quality issues in connection with these projects, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 23 It may take significant time, expenditure, or effort for us to grow our business, including our cryptocurrency datacenter operations, through acquisitions, and our efforts may not be successful.
These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: • the underlying volatility in pricing of, and demand for, energy and/or bitcoin; • price and volume fluctuations in the stock markets generally, which create highly variable and unpredictable pricing of equity securities; • actual or anticipated variations in our annual or quarterly results of operations, including our earnings estimates and whether we meet market expectations with regard to our earnings; • significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of companies in the sectors in which our business operates, which may not be related to the operating performance of these companies and which may not reflect the performance of our businesses; • loss of a major funding source; • operating performance of companies comparable to us; • changes in regulations or tax law, including those affecting the holding, transferring, or mining of cryptocurrency; • share transactions by principal stockholders; • the Company’s continued listing on the Nasdaq; • recruitment or departure of key personnel; • geopolitical factors, including the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Israel-Gaza region, and continued hostilities in the Middle East; • general economic trends and other external factors including inflation and interest rates; • increased scrutiny by governmental authorities or individual actors or community groups regarding our business, our competitors, or the industry in which we operate; • publication of research reports by analysts and others about us or the cryptocurrency mining industry, which may be unfavorable, inaccurate, inconsistent, or not disseminated on a regular basis; • sentiment of retail investors about our Class A common stock and business generally (including as may be expressed on financial trading and other social media sites and online forums); • speculation in the media or investment community about us or the cryptocurrency industry more broadly; and • the occurrence of any of the other risk factors included in this Annual Report. 47 We are subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies or smaller reporting companies, and stockholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from larger or more mature public companies.
These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: • the underlying volatility in pricing of, and demand for, energy and/or bitcoin; • price and volume fluctuations in the stock markets generally, which create highly variable and unpredictable pricing of equity securities; • actual or anticipated variations in our annual or quarterly results of operations, including our earnings estimates and whether we meet market expectations with regard to our earnings; • significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of companies in the sectors in which our business operates, which may not be related to the operating performance of these companies and which may not reflect the performance of our businesses; • loss of a major funding source; • operating performance of companies comparable to us; • changes in regulations or tax law, including those affecting the holding, transferring, or mining of cryptocurrency; • share transactions by principal stockholders; • the Company’s continued listing on the Nasdaq; • recruitment or departure of key personnel; • geopolitical factors, including the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Israel-Gaza region, and continued hostilities in the Middle East; • general economic trends and other external factors including inflation, new tariffs and interest rates; • increased scrutiny by governmental authorities or individual actors or community groups regarding our business, our competitors, or the industry in which we operate; • publication of research reports by analysts and others about us or the cryptocurrency mining industry, which may be unfavorable, inaccurate, inconsistent, or not disseminated on a regular basis; • sentiment of retail investors about our Class A common stock and business generally (including as may be expressed on financial trading and other social media sites and online forums); • speculation in the media or investment community about us or the cryptocurrency industry more broadly; and • the occurrence of any of the other risk factors included in this Annual Report. 45 We are subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies or smaller reporting companies, and stockholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from larger or more mature public companies.
Given the overall attractiveness of the markets in which we operate, and certain tax benefits associated with renewable energy, among other matters, energy market participants have continued to construct new generation facilities ( i.e. , new-build) or invest in enhancements or expansions of existing generation facilities despite relatively low wholesale power prices.
Given the overall attractiveness of the markets in which we operate, and certain tax benefits associated with renewable energy, among other matters, energy market participants have continued to construct new generation facilities ( i.e. , new-build) or invest in enhancements or expansions of existing generation facilities despite relatively low wholesale power 31 prices.
We can provide no assurance that the IRS will not alter its existing position with respect to digital assets in the future or that other state, local and non-U.S. taxing authorities or courts will follow the approach of the IRS with respect 38 to the treatment of digital assets such as bitcoins for income tax and sales tax purposes.
We can provide no assurance that the IRS will not alter its existing position with respect to digital assets in the future or that other state, local and non-U.S. taxing authorities or courts will follow the approach of the IRS with respect to the treatment of digital assets such as bitcoins for income tax and sales tax purposes.
A lack of expansion by bitcoin into retail and commercial markets, or a contraction of such use, may result in increased volatility or a reduction in the price of bitcoin, either of which could adversely affect our results of operations. The properties utilized by us in our cryptocurrency datacenter and hosting may experience damage, including damage not covered by insurance.
A lack of expansion by bitcoin into retail and commercial markets, or a contraction of such use, may result in increased volatility or a reduction in the price of bitcoin, either of which could adversely affect our results of operations. 28 The properties utilized by us in our cryptocurrency datacenter and hosting may experience damage, including damage not covered by insurance.
If environmental laws or regulations or industry standards are either changed or adopted and impose significant operational restrictions and compliance 35 requirements on our operations, or if our operations are disrupted due to physical impacts of climate change, our business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position could be negatively impacted.
If environmental laws or regulations or industry standards are either changed or adopted and impose significant operational restrictions and compliance requirements on our operations, or if our operations are disrupted due to physical impacts of climate change, our business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position could be negatively impacted.
Any requirements imposed by the CFTC related to our cryptocurrency datacenter activities or our transactions in bitcoin could cause us to incur additional extraordinary, nonrecurring expenses, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations. 37 In addition, changes in the classification of bitcoins could subject us, as a result of our cryptocurrency datacenter operations, to additional regulatory oversight by the agency.
Any requirements imposed by the CFTC related to our cryptocurrency datacenter activities or our transactions in bitcoin could cause us to incur additional extraordinary, nonrecurring expenses, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations. In addition, changes in the classification of bitcoins could subject us, as a result of our cryptocurrency datacenter operations, to additional regulatory oversight by the agency.
Scaling digital assets, and particularly bitcoin, is essential to the widespread acceptance of digital assets as a means of payment, which is necessary to the growth and development of our business. Many digital asset networks face significant scaling challenges. For example, digital assets are limited with respect to how many transactions can occur per second.
Scaling digital assets, and particularly bitcoin, is essential to the widespread acceptance of digital assets as a means of payment, which is necessary to the growth and development of our business. 40 Many digital asset networks face significant scaling challenges. For example, digital assets are limited with respect to how many transactions can occur per second.
Future issuances of equity or debt securities may adversely affect the value of our common stock. We may need to raise additional capital in the future, including to expand our operations and pursue our growth strategies, to respond to competitive pressures or to meet capital needs in response to operating losses or unanticipated 21 working capital requirements.
Future issuances of equity or debt securities may adversely affect the value of our common stock. We may need to raise additional capital in the future, including to expand our operations and pursue our growth strategies, to respond to competitive pressures or to meet capital needs in response to operating losses or unanticipated working capital requirements.
In addition, new ways for investors and market participants 28 to invest in bitcoin and cryptocurrencies continue to develop; for example, in January 2024, a decade after initial applications were filed, the SEC approved a series of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products, which have received billions of dollars of inflows.
In addition, new ways for investors and market participants to invest in bitcoin and cryptocurrencies continue to develop. For example, in January 2024, a decade after initial applications were filed, the SEC approved a series of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products, which have received billions of dollars of inflows.
Investment company registration is time-consuming and would require a restructuring of our business. Moreover, the operation of an investment company is very costly and restrictive, as investment companies are subject to substantial regulation concerning management, operations, transactions with affiliated persons and portfolio composition, and Investment Company Act filing requirements.
Investment company registration is time-consuming and would require a restructuring of our business. 35 Moreover, the operation of an investment company is very costly and restrictive, as investment companies are subject to substantial regulation concerning management, operations, transactions with affiliated persons and portfolio composition, and Investment Company Act filing requirements.
More users and miners makes a cryptocurrency more secure, which makes it more attractive to new users and miners, resulting in a network effect that strengthens this first-to-market advantage. Despite the first-to-market advantage of the bitcoin network over other cryptocurrency networks, it is possible that another cryptocurrency could become comparatively more popular.
More users and miners make a cryptocurrency more secure, which makes it more attractive to new users and miners, resulting in a network effect that strengthens this first-to-market advantage. Despite the first-to-market advantage of the bitcoin network over other cryptocurrency networks, it is possible that another cryptocurrency could become comparatively more popular.
Such a situation could be hastened if we choose to hold more of our mined bitcoin or other cryptocurrency rather than converting our mined bitcoin or cryptocurrency in significant part to U.S. dollars. In such an event, we could determine that we have become an investment company.
Such a situation could be hastened if we choose to hold more of our mined bitcoin or other cryptocurrency rather than converting our mined bitcoin or cryptocurrency in significant part to U.S. dollars. In such an event, we may determine that we have become an investment company.
These liabilities, and any additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or that we may deem immaterial or unlikely 25 to occur at the time of the acquisition, could negatively impact our future business, financial condition, and results of operations.
These liabilities, and any additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or that we may deem immaterial or unlikely to occur at the time of the acquisition, could negatively impact our future business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In this respect, bitcoin may be particularly affected as it relies on the "proof of work" validation, which due to its inherent characteristics may be particularly hard to scale to allow simultaneous 42 processing of multiple daily transactions by users.
In this respect, bitcoin may be particularly affected as it relies on the "proof of work" validation, which due to its inherent characteristics may be particularly hard to scale to allow simultaneous processing of multiple daily transactions by users.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), a company may be deemed an investment company if the value of our investment securities is more than 40% of our total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), a company may be deemed an investment company if the value of our investment securities is more than 40% of its total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis.
An increase in congestion and backlogs could result in longer transaction confirmation times, an increase in unconfirmed transactions (that is, transactions that have yet to be included in a block on a network and therefore are not yet completed transactions), higher transaction fees and an overall decrease in confidence in a particular network, which could ultimately affect our ability to transact on that particular network and, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 39 The impact of geopolitical and economic events on the supply and demand for cryptoassets, including bitcoin, is uncertain.
An increase in congestion and backlogs could result in longer transaction confirmation times, an increase in unconfirmed transactions (that is, transactions that have yet to be included in a block on a network and therefore are not yet completed transactions), higher transaction fees and an overall decrease in confidence in a particular network, which could ultimately affect our ability to transact on that particular network and, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 37 The impact of geopolitical and economic events on the supply and demand for cryptoassets, including bitcoin, is uncertain.
While we have internal methods of tracking both our processing power provided and the total used by the pool, the mining pool operator uses its own record-keeping to determine our proportion of a given reward.
While we have internal methods of tracking both our 41 processing power provided and the total used by the pool, the mining pool operator uses its own record-keeping to determine our proportion of a given reward.
Our operations and financial performance generally may be impacted by changes 30 in the supply of fuel and other required products, price fluctuations in the wholesale power and natural gas markets, and other market factors beyond our control.
Our operations and financial performance generally may be impacted by changes in the supply of fuel and other required products, price fluctuations in the wholesale power and natural gas markets, and other market factors beyond our control.
Failure to comply with such requirements could result in the shutdown of a non-complying facility, the imposition of liens, fines, civil or criminal 33 liability, or costly litigation before the agencies or in state or federal court.
Failure to comply with such requirements could result in the shutdown of a non-complying facility, the imposition of liens, fines, civil or criminal liability, or costly litigation before the agencies or in state or federal court.
We have little means of recourse against the mining pool operator if we determine the proportion of the reward paid out to us by the mining pool operator is incorrect, other than leaving the 43 pool.
We have little means of recourse against the mining pool operator if we determine the proportion of the reward paid out to us by the mining pool operator is incorrect, other than leaving the pool.
Sales of substantial amounts of our Class A common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could materially adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
Sales of substantial amounts of our Class A common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could materially and adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
We could incur large losses to modify our 36 operations to avoid the need to register as an investment company or could incur significant expenses to register as an investment company or could terminate operations altogether.
We could incur large losses to modify our operations to avoid the need to register as an investment company or could incur significant expenses to register as an investment company or could terminate operations altogether.
In addition, this concentrated control will have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of 45 Greenidge, could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their capital stock as part of a sale of Greenidge, and might have a negative effect on the market price of shares of our Class A common stock.
In addition, this concentrated control will have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of 43 Greenidge, could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their capital stock as part of a sale of Greenidge, and might have a negative effect on the market price of shares of our Class A common stock.
Currently, we source our electricity for our cryptocurrency datacenter operations from our captive power generation facility located in the Town of Torrey, New York. If we determine to expand our operations, we may want to do so through the acquisition of additional bitcoin or other cryptocurrency datacenter businesses or electricity generating power plants.
Currently, we source most of our electricity for our cryptocurrency datacenter operations from our captive power generation facility located in Torrey, New York. If we determine to expand our operations, we may want to do so through the acquisition of additional bitcoin or other cryptocurrency datacenter businesses or electricity generating power plants.
Specifically, the uncertain nature, magnitude, and duration of hostilities stemming from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, including the potential effects of sanctions limitations, the conflict in the Israel-Gaza region, continued hostilities in the Middle East, retaliatory cyber-attacks on the world economy and markets, and potential shipping delays, have contributed to increased market volatility and uncertainty, which could have an adverse impact on macroeconomic factors that affect our business.
Specifically, the uncertain nature, magnitude, and duration of hostilities stemming from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, including the potential effects of sanctions limitations, the conflict in the Israel-Gaza region, continued hostilities in the Middle East, potential conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region, retaliatory cyber-attacks on the world economy and markets, and potential shipping delays, have contributed to increased market volatility and uncertainty, which could have an adverse impact on macroeconomic factors that affect our business.
Such event could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 27 We have been, are currently, and may be in the future, the subject of legal proceedings, including governmental investigations, relating to our products or services.
Such event could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 26 We have been, are currently, and may be in the future, the subject of legal proceedings, including governmental investigations, relating to our products or services.
These factors, and the recent shutdowns of certain digital asset exchanges and trading platforms due to fraud or business failure, including the recent bankruptcies of exchanges such as FTX and BlockFi, has negatively impacted confidence in the digital asset industry as a whole.
These factors, and the recent shutdowns of certain digital asset exchanges and trading platforms due to fraud or business failure, including the recent bankruptcies of exchanges such as FTX and BlockFi, have negatively impacted confidence in the digital asset industry as a whole.
Further, we may be subject to investigation, administrative or court proceedings, and civil or criminal monetary fines and penalties as a result of any regulatory enforcement actions, which could harm our reputation and adversely affect our results of operations. Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Securities Our Class A common stock was subject to Nasdaq delisting proceedings recently.
Further, we may be subject to investigation, administrative or court proceedings, and civil or criminal monetary fines and penalties as a result of any regulatory enforcement actions, which could harm our reputation and adversely affect our results of operations. Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Securities Our Class A common stock has recently been subject to Nasdaq delisting proceedings.
The cryptomining industry is subject to various risks which could adversely affect our customer’s ability to continue to operate their businesses, including, but not limited to: • ongoing and future government or regulatory actions that could effectively prevent mining operations, with little to no access to policymakers and lobbying organizations in many jurisdictions; 23 • a high degree of uncertainty about cryptoassets’ status as a "security," a "commodity," or a "financial instrument" in any relevant jurisdiction which may subject cryptomining industry to regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, and other penalties; • banks or financial institutions may close the accounts of businesses engaging in cryptoasset- related activities as a result of compliance risk, cost, government regulation, or public pressure; • use of cryptoassets in the retail and commercial marketplace is limited; • extreme volatility in the market price of cryptoassets that may harm our customers financial resources, ability to meet their contractual obligations to us, or cause them to reduce or cease mining operations; • use of a ledger-based platform may not necessarily benefit from viable trading markets or the rigors of listing requirements for securities, creating higher potential risk for fraud or the manipulation of the ledger due to a control event; • concentrated ownership, large sales of cryptoassets, or distributions or redemptions by vehicles invested in cryptoassets could have an adverse effect on the demand for, and market price of, such cryptoasset; • the cryptomining industry could face difficulty adapting to emergent digital ledgers, blockchains, or alternatives thereto, rapidly changing technology or methods of, rules of, or access to, platforms; • the number of cryptoassets awarded for solving a block in a blockchain could decrease which may adversely affect the incentive to expend processing power to solve blocks and/or continue mining, and miners may not have access to resources to invest in increasing processing power when necessary in order to maintain the continuing revenue production of their mining operations; • intellectual property claims or claims relating to the holding and transfer of cryptoassets and source code, which, regardless of the merit of any such action, could reduce confidence in some or all cryptoasset networks’ long-term viability or the ability of end-users to hold and transfer cryptoassets; • contributors to the open-source structure of the cryptoasset network protocols are generally not directly compensated for their contributions in maintaining and developing the protocol and may lack incentive to properly monitor and upgrade the protocols; • a disruption of the Internet on which mining cryptoassets is dependent; • decentralized nature of the governance of cryptoasset systems, generally by voluntary consensus and open competition with no clear leadership structure or authority, may lead to ineffective decision making that slows development or prevents a network from overcoming emergent obstacles; and • security breaches, hacking, or other malicious activities or loss of private keys relating to, or hack or other compromise of, digital wallets used to store cryptoassets could adversely affect the ability to access or sell cryptoassets or effectively utilize impacted platforms.
The cryptomining industry is subject to various risks which could adversely affect our customer’s ability to continue to operate their businesses, including, but not limited to: • ongoing and future government or regulatory actions that could effectively prevent mining operations, with little to no access to policymakers and lobbying organizations in many jurisdictions; • a degree of uncertainty about cryptoassets’ status as a "security," a "commodity," or a "financial instrument" in certain jurisdictions that may subject cryptomining industry to regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, and other penalties; • banks or financial institutions may close the accounts of businesses engaging in cryptoasset-related activities as a result of compliance risk, cost, government regulation, or public pressure; • use of cryptoassets in the retail and commercial marketplace is limited; • extreme volatility in the market price of cryptoassets that may harm our customer's financial resources, ability to meet its contractual obligations to us, or cause it to reduce or cease mining operations; • use of a ledger-based platform may not necessarily benefit from viable trading markets or the rigors of listing requirements for securities, creating higher potential risk for fraud or the manipulation of the ledger due to a control event; • concentrated ownership, large sales of cryptoassets, or distributions or redemptions by vehicles invested in cryptoassets could have an adverse effect on the demand for, and market price of, such cryptoasset; • the cryptomining industry could face difficulty adapting to emergent digital ledgers, blockchains, or alternatives thereto, rapidly changing technology or methods of, rules of, or access to, platforms; 22 • the number of cryptoassets awarded for solving a block in a blockchain decreasing due to the existing protocol or a fork thereof which may adversely affect the incentive to expend processing power to solve blocks and/or continue mining, and miners may not have access to resources to invest in increasing processing power when necessary in order to maintain the continuing revenue production of their mining operations; • intellectual property claims or claims relating to the holding and transfer of cryptoassets and source code, which, regardless of the merit of any such action, could reduce confidence in some or all cryptoasset networks’ long-term viability or the ability of end-users to hold and transfer cryptoassets; • contributors to the open-source structure of the cryptoasset network protocols are generally not directly compensated for their contributions in maintaining and developing the protocol and may lack incentive to properly monitor and upgrade the protocols; • disruptions of the Internet on which mining cryptoassets is dependent; • decentralized nature of the governance of cryptoasset systems, generally by voluntary consensus and open competition with no clear leadership structure or authority, may lead to ineffective decision making that slows development or prevents a network from overcoming emergent obstacles; and • security breaches, hacking, or other malicious activities or loss of private keys relating to, or hack or other compromise of, digital wallets used to store cryptoassets could adversely affect the ability to access or sell cryptoassets or effectively utilize impacted platforms.
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provisions contained in our second amended and restated certificate of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. 49
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provisions contained in our second amended and restated certificate of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. 47 ITEM 1B.
The material and other risks and uncertainties summarized above in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and described below are not intended to be exhaustive and are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.
The material and other risks and uncertainties summarized above in this Annual Report and described below are not intended to be exhaustive and are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.
Any delay in developing other sites could delay our ability to expand our hosting services, deploy mining equipment that we own and is currently idle, and materially adversely affect our results of operations, strategy, and financial performance.
Any delay in developing other sites could delay our ability to deploy mining equipment that we own and is currently idle, and materially and adversely affect our results of operations, strategy, and financial performance.
Our issuance of a significant number of additional shares of Class A common stock in connection with any future financings, acquisitions, investments, commercial arrangements, under our stock incentive plans, or otherwise will dilute all other shareholders and our stock price could decline as a result. In 2021, we entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the "Equity Purchase Agreement") with B.
Our issuance of a significant number of additional shares of Class A common stock in connection with any future financings, acquisitions, investments, commercial arrangements, under our stock incentive plans, or otherwise will dilute all other shareholders and our stock price could decline as a result. In July 2024, we entered into the Common Stock Purchase Agreement with B.
We and our affiliates are subject to extensive environmental regulation by governmental authorities, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"), and state environmental agencies such as the NYSDEC and/or attorneys general, and have material environmental liabilities, including a coal combustion residual liability of $17.3 million as of December 31, 2023 associated with the closure of a coal ash point located on the New York Facility property and an environmental liability of $12.9 million as of December 31, 2023 associated with the Lockwood Hills Landfill.
We and our affiliates are subject to extensive environmental regulation by governmental authorities, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"), and state environmental agencies such as the NYSDEC and/or attorneys general, and have material environmental liabilities, including a coal combustion ("CCR") residual liability of $17.3 million as of December 31, 2024 associated with the closure of a coal ash point located on the New York Facility property and an environmental liability of $13.4 million as of December 31, 2024 associated with the Lockwood Hills Landfill.
Such factors and the associated fluctuations in power and natural gas prices have affected our wholesale power generation profitability and cost of power for cryptocurrency datacenter activities in the past and will continue to do so in the future. 31 Changes in technology may negatively impact the value of our Town of Torrey, New York power plant and any future power plants.
Such factors and the associated fluctuations in power and natural gas prices have affected our wholesale power generation profitability and cost of power for cryptocurrency datacenter activities in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Changes in technology may negatively impact the value of our New York Facility and any future power plants.
These alternative energy sources could result in a decline to the dispatch and capacity factors of our power plant located in the town of Torrey, New York. As a result of these factors, we may experience material declines in our power generation revenue. We sell capacity, energy, and ancillary services to the wholesale power grid managed by the NYISO.
These alternative energy sources could result in a decline to the dispatch and capacity factors of our New York Facility. As a result of these factors, we may experience material declines in our power generation revenue. We sell capacity, energy, and ancillary services to the wholesale power grid managed by the NYISO.
Our operating cash flows are affected by several factors including the price of bitcoin and cost of electricity, natural gas and emissions credits, and based on the current price of bitcoin and electricity cost.
Our operating cash flows are affected by several factors including the price of bitcoin and cost of electricity and natural gas and emissions credits.
The bitcoin reward for successfully uncovering a block will halve several times in the future, including in April 2024, and bitcoin value may not adjust to compensate us for the reduction in the rewards we receive from our bitcoin mining efforts.
The bitcoin reward for successfully uncovering a block most recently halved in April 2024 and will halve again several times in the future, and bitcoin value may not adjust to compensate us for the reduction in the rewards we receive from our bitcoin mining efforts.
As a result, we and our subsidiaries may be able to incur significant additional indebtedness. If we and our subsidiaries incur new indebtedness, the related risks that we face would be increased, and we may not be able to meet all our debt obligations, including repayment of the Senior Notes in 2026.
If we and our subsidiaries incur new indebtedness, the related risks that we face would be increased, and we may not be able to meet all our debt obligations, including repayment of the Senior Notes in 2026.
The declaration of dividends, if any, will be subject to the discretion of our board, which may consider such factors as our results of operations, financial condition, capital needs and acquisition strategy, among others.
The declaration of dividends, if any, including the form in which they may be paid, will be subject to the discretion of our board, which may consider such factors as our results of operations, financial condition, capital needs and acquisition strategy, among others.
At a predetermined block, the bitcoin mining reward is cut in half, hence the term "halving." For bitcoin, the reward was initially set at 50 bitcoin currency rewards per block and this was cut in half to 25 on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000, then again to 12.5 on July 9, 2016 at block 420,000.
At a predetermined block, the bitcoin mining reward is cut in half, hence the term "halving." For bitcoin, the reward was initially set at 50 bitcoin currency rewards per block, which was cut in half to 25 on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000, then to 12.5 on July 9, 2016 at block 420,000, and then again to 6.25 on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000.
Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders, customers, government regulators and other market participants with respect to our ESG policies and the impacts of climate change may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks. Companies across all industries and around the globe are facing increasing scrutiny relating to their ESG policies.
Evolving expectations from investors, lenders, customers, government regulators and other market participants with respect to our ESG policies and the impacts of climate change may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks. Companies across all industries and around the globe have faced scrutiny relating to their ESG policies.
In late 2022 and 2023, we experienced significant turnover in our senior management team, including the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and a new Chief Strategy Officer in October 2022, the termination of our General Counsel in May 2023, the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as part of a management restructuring in October 2023, and the appointment of another new Chief Executive Officer in November 2023.
In 2023 and 2024, we experienced significant turnover in our senior management team, including the termination of our General Counsel in May 2023, the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as part of a management restructuring in October 2023, the appointment of another new Chief Executive Officer in November 2023, the termination of our Chief Strategy Officer in April 2024 and the termination of our Chief Technology Officer in December 2024.
Limited exclusions are available under the Investment Company Act, including an exclusion granting an inadvertent investment company a one-year grace period from registration as an investment company.
Limited exemptions are available under the Investment Company Act, including an exemption granting an inadvertent investment company a one-year grace period from registration as an investment company.
We are required to maintain, through either allocations by regulators or purchases on the open market, sufficient emission allowances to account for emissions of SO2, CO2, and NOx attributable to our power generation facilities. These allowances are used to meet the obligations imposed on us by various applicable environmental laws.
We are required to maintain, through either allocations by regulators or purchases on the open market, sufficient emission allowances to account for emissions of SO 2 , CO 2 , and NO x attributable to our power generation facilities. These allowances are used to meet the obligations imposed on us by various applicable environmental laws.
On June 15, 2023, we received a letter from the Nasdaq listing qualifications department notifying us that for the prior 30 consecutive business days, the Company's Market Value of Publicly Held Shares ("MVPHS") had been below the listing requirement of $15 million.
On March 26, 2025, we received a letter from the Nasdaq listing qualifications department notifying us that for the prior 30 consecutive business days, our Market Value of Publicly Held Shares ("MVPHS") had been below the listing requirement of $15 million.
Similarly, while bitcoin prices have recovered and risen substantially in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024, we cannot predict if bitcoin prices will continue to rise or remain at recent levels, or volatility in energy costs.
Similarly, while bitcoin prices have risen in the fourth quarter of 2024 and remain relatively high as of the first quarter of 2025, we cannot predict if bitcoin prices will continue to rise or remain at recent levels, or volatility in energy costs.
The aforementioned negative impacts to the cryptomining industry may negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity, and prospects.
Such impacts to the cryptomining industry may also negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity, and prospects.
In addition to the possible imposition of fines in the case of any such violations, we may be required to undertake significant capital investments and obtain additional operating permits or licenses, which could have a material adverse effect on us. 34 We have material environmental liabilities, and costs of compliance with existing and new environmental laws could have a material adverse effect on us.
In addition to the possible imposition of fines in the case of any such violations, we may be required to undertake significant capital investments and obtain additional operating permits or licenses, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
For example, the U.S. inflation rate steadily increased since 2021 and into 2022 and 2023. These inflationary pressures, as well as disruptions in our supply chain, have increased the costs of most other goods, services, and personnel, which have in turn caused our capital expenditures and operating costs to rise. Sustained levels of high inflation caused the U.S.
These inflationary pressures, as well as disruptions in our supply chain, have increased the costs of most other goods, services, and personnel, which have in turn caused our capital expenditures and operating costs to rise. Sustained levels of high inflation caused the U.S.
In December 2023, we entered into an Equity Exchange Agreement with Infinite Reality, Inc. under which we issued 180,000 shares of Class A common stock, and a 1-year warrant to purchase 180,000 shares of Class A common stock.
In December 2023, we entered into the Equity Exchange Agreement with Infinite Reality, pursuant to which we issued 180,000 shares of Class A common stock, and a one-year warrant to purchase 180,000 shares of Class A common stock.
Our current cryptocurrency datacenter operations in the Town of Torrey, New York are, and any future cryptocurrency datacenter operations that we establish or host will be, subject to a variety of risks relating to physical condition and operation, including: • the presence of construction or repair defects or other structural or building damage; • any noncompliance with or liabilities under applicable environmental, health or safety regulations or requirements or building permit requirements; • any damage resulting from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods and windstorms; • damage caused by criminal actors, such as cyberattacks, vandalism, sabotage or terrorist attacks; and • claims by employees and others for injuries sustained at our properties. 29 Any of these could render our cryptocurrency datacenter, hosting and/or power generation operations inoperable, temporarily, or permanently, and the potential impact on our business is currently magnified because we operate the majority of our cryptocurrency datacenter operations from a single location.
Our current cryptocurrency datacenter operations in Torrey, New York are, and any future cryptocurrency datacenter operations that we establish or host will be, subject to a variety of risks relating to physical condition and operation, including: • the presence of construction or repair defects or other structural or building damage; • any noncompliance with or liabilities under applicable environmental, health or safety regulations or requirements or building permit requirements; • any damage resulting from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods and windstorms; • damage caused by criminal actors, such as cyberattacks, vandalism, sabotage or terrorist attacks; and • claims by employees and others for injuries sustained at our properties.
While the economic rights of both classes of our common stock are the same, a share of Class A common stock has one (1) vote per share, while class a share of Class B common stock has ten (10) votes per share. As of April 5, 2024, our Class B common stockholders represent approximately 79% of our voting power.
While the economic rights of both classes of our common stock are the same, a share of Class A common stock has one (1) vote per share, while a share of Class B common stock has ten (10) votes per share. As of March 25, 2025, our Class B common stockholders represent approximately 70.0% of our voting power.
Because we utilize many units of the same bitcoin miner models, if there is a model wide component malfunction whether in the hardware or the software that powers these miners, the percentage of offline miners could increase substantially, disrupting our operations.
The physical degradation of our miners will require us to replace miners that are no longer functional. Because we utilize many units of the same bitcoin miner models, if there is a model wide component malfunction whether in the hardware or the software that powers these miners, the percentage of offline miners could increase substantially, disrupting our operations.
During the course of implementing any such new technology into our operations, we may experience system interruptions. Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that we will realize, in a timely manner or at all, the benefits that we may expect as a result of our implementing new technology into our operations. As a result, our results of operations may suffer.
Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that we will realize, in a timely manner or at all, the benefits that we may expect as a result of our implementing new technology into our operations.
We have a single hosting customer in the cryptomining industry, and we remain substantially dependent on this customer.
Our success depends on external factors in the cryptomining industry. We have a single hosting customer in the cryptomining industry, and we remain substantially dependent on this customer.
In February 2024, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Armistice (the "Armistice SPA"), pursuant to which we issued 450,300 shares of Class A common stock (the "SPA Shares"), a pre-funded warrant to purchase 810,205 shares of Class A common stock (the "Pre-Funded Warrant Shares"), and a 5-year warrant to purchase up to 1,260,505 shares of Class A common stock (the "Warrant Shares").
In February 2024, we entered into the Armistice SPA, pursuant to which we issued 450,300 shares of Class A common stock as SPA Shares, the Pre-Funded Warrant to purchase 810,205 shares of Class A common stock, which has been exercised in full, and the Armistice Warrant to purchase up to 1,260,505 shares of Class A common stock.
There is currently significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and various other countries, including China, members of the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, with respect to trade policies, treaties, tariffs and customs duties, and taxes. For example, since 2019, the U.S. government has implemented significant changes to U.S. trade policy with respect to China.
There is currently significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and various other countries, including China, members of the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, with respect to trade policies, treaties, tariffs and customs duties, and taxes.
Further, such securities could require us to accept terms that restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness, take other actions including terms that require us to maintain specified liquidity or other ratios that could otherwise not be in the interests of our stockholders. We cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of any such future offerings or borrowings.
Further, such securities could require us to accept terms that restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness, take other actions including terms that require us to maintain specified liquidity or other ratios that could otherwise not be in the interests of our stockholders.
Our inability to identify and consummate acquisitions of attractive targets could have a material and adverse impact on our long-term growth prospects, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations, strategy, and financial performance. Failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses or assets could negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our inability to identify and consummate acquisitions of attractive targets could have a material and adverse impact on our long-term growth prospects, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, strategy, and financial performance.
At the present time, the SEC does not deem the bitcoin that we own, acquire or mine as an investment security, and we do not believe any of the bitcoin we own, acquire, or mine to be securities. Additionally, we do not currently hold a significant portion of our assets in bitcoin.
At the present time, the SEC does not deem the bitcoin that we own, acquire or mine as an investment security, and we do not believe any of the bitcoin we own, acquire, or mine to be securities.
We do not currently intend to pay dividends on our shares of Class A common stock and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our Class A common stock. We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock.
We have not historically declared or paid a dividend on our shares of Class A common stock and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment has depended on appreciation in the price of our Class A common stock. We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock.
Such unexpected outages have occurred in the past, and may occur in the future, due to factors both within and outside of our control. We can provide no assurance that outages involving our power plant will not occur in the future, or that any such outage would not have a negative effect on our business and results of operations.
We can provide no assurance that outages involving our power plant will not occur in the future, or that any such outage would not have a negative effect on our business and results of operations.
The most recent halving for bitcoin occurred on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000 and the reward was reduced to 6.25. The next halving will occur in April 2024. This process will reoccur until the total amount of bitcoin currency rewards issued reaches 21 million, which is expected around the year 2140.
The most recent halving for bitcoin occurred on April 19, 2024 at block 840,000 and the reward was reduced to 3.125. The next halving is expected to occur in Spring 2028. This process will recur until the total amount of bitcoin currency rewards issued reaches 21 million, which is expected to occur around the year 2140.
Our ability to successfully implement these options could be negatively impacted by items outside of our control, in particular, significant decreases in the price of bitcoin, regulatory changes concerning cryptocurrency, increases in energy costs or other macroeconomic conditions.
Our ability to successfully implement these options could be negatively impacted by items outside of our control, in particular, significant decreases in the price of bitcoin, regulatory changes concerning cryptocurrency, ongoing adjudicatory proceedings with respect to the New York Facility's Title V Air Permit, increases in energy costs or other macroeconomic conditions.
In 2022, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with B. Riley Securities, pursuant to which we issued an aggregate of 4,167,463 shares of Class A common stock through the end of 2023.
In 2022, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (as amended, the "At Market Issuance Sales Agreement") with B. Riley Securities, Inc., pursuant to which we have issued an aggregate of 4,167,463 shares of Class A common stock through the date of the filing of this Annual Report.
We can provide no assurance that the price of shares of our Class A common stock will appreciate above the price that a stockholder purchased its shares of Class A common stock.
We can provide no assurance that the price of shares of our Class A common stock will appreciate above the price that a stockholder purchased its shares of Class A common stock and any potential dividend declared or paid thereon.
Our business may be adversely affected by turnover in our senior management team, which may create instability within the Company and impede our day-to-day operations and internal controls. In addition, we reduced our employee headcount significantly in 2023.
Our business may be adversely affected by turnover in our senior management team, which may create instability within the Company and impede our day-to-day operations and internal controls. In addition, we reduced our employee headcount significantly in 2023. At present, our management team is small, with our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer playing key roles.
Further, as the majority of our information technology involves party cloud-computing arrangements, a disruption occurring at one of those third-parties for the above risks, or other causes outside of our control, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Further, as the majority of our information technology involves third-party cloud-computing arrangements, a disruption occurring at one of those third-parties for the above risks, or other causes outside of our control, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 25 We have material environmental liabilities, and costs of compliance with existing and new environmental laws could have a material adverse effect on us.
If we are unable to obtain or maintain banking services for our business as a result of our bitcoin-related activities or a disruption impacting our current banking providers, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Blockchain technology may expose us to specially designated nationals or blocked persons or cause us to violate provisions of law.
If we are unable to obtain or maintain banking services for our business as a result of our bitcoin-related activities or a disruption impacting our current banking providers, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
We may not be able to compete effectively against other companies, some of whom have greater resources and experience. We may not be able to compete effectively against present or future competitors. The bitcoin industry has attracted various high-profile and well-established competitors, some of whom have substantially greater liquidity and financial resources than us.
We may not be able to compete effectively against present or future competitors. The bitcoin industry has attracted various high-profile and well-established competitors, some of whom have substantially greater liquidity and financial resources than us. With the limited resources we have available, we may experience great difficulties in expanding and improving our network of computers to remain competitive.
If this market dynamic continues, and/or if our cryptocurrency datacenter competitors begin to build or acquire their own power plants to fuel their cryptocurrency datacenter operations, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected if such additional generation capacity results in a cheaper supply of electricity to our cryptocurrency datacenter competitors or lower prices at which we sell capacity, energy, or ancillary services to the wholesale power grid. 32 Maintenance, expansion, and refurbishment of power generation facilities involve significant risks that could result in unplanned power outages or reduced output and could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.
If this market dynamic continues, and/or if our cryptocurrency datacenter competitors begin to build or acquire their own power plants to fuel their cryptocurrency datacenter operations, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected if such additional generation capacity results in a cheaper supply of electricity to our cryptocurrency datacenter competitors or lower prices at which we sell capacity, energy, or ancillary services to the wholesale power grid.

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Biggest changeHowever, despite our efforts, we may not be successful in eliminating all risks from cybersecurity threats and can provide no assurance that undetected cybersecurity incidents have not occurred. See Part I, Item 1A. “ Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business ” of this Annual Report for more information regarding the cybersecurity risks we face.
Biggest changeIn 2024, we did not identify any cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. However, despite our efforts, we may not be successful in eliminating all risks from cybersecurity threats and can provide no assurance that undetected cybersecurity incidents have not occurred.
In addition, our management team, comprised of senior staff and executives from multiple departments within the Company, including IT, finance, legal, and operations, leads all efforts for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal information security personnel and our retained cybersecurity consultants.
In addition, our management team, comprised of senior staff and executives from multiple departments within the Company, including IT, finance, legal, and operations, leads all efforts for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal information security personnel with prior work experience in cybersecurity and our retained cybersecurity consultants.
Our cybersecurity risk management program also includes: • Cybersecurity risk assessments to evaluate our readiness if certain risks were to materialize; • Individuals, including management, employees, and external third party service providers, who are responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, our security controls, and our response to cybersecurity incidents; • The use of external service providers and tools, where appropriate, to assess, test, or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls; • Cybersecurity awareness training of our employees, incident response planning and testing, and management; and • Third-party risk management processes for service providers, suppliers, and vendors. 50 In 2023, we did not identify any cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
Our cybersecurity risk management program also includes: • Cybersecurity risk assessments to evaluate our readiness if certain risks were to materialize; • Individuals, including management, employees, and external third party service providers, who are responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, our security controls, and our response to cybersecurity incidents; • The use of external service providers and tools, where appropriate, to assess, test, or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls; • Cybersecurity awareness training of our employees, incident response planning and testing, and management; and • Third-party risk management processes for service providers, suppliers, and vendors.
Management updates the Audit Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
The Audit Committee oversees management’s implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. The Audit Committee reports to the full Board regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. Management updates the Audit Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
Cybersecurity Governance Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks. The Audit Committee oversees management’s implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. The Audit Committee reports to the full Board regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity.
See Part I, Item 1A. “ Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business ” of this Annual Report for more information regarding the cybersecurity risks we face. Cybersecurity Governance Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeThis property will provide us with access to 32.5 MW in additional power capacity and we intend to deploy 7 MW of miners on the Columbus Property in the second quarter of 2024. We expect the transaction to close in April 2024 and intend to deploy 7 MW of miners on the property in the second quarter of 2024.
Biggest changeThis property provides us with access to an additional 32.5 MW in power capacity, and we deployed 7 MW of miners at the Mississippi Facility in the second quarter of 2024.
The payment in lieu of taxes agreement executed by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency and us provides predictability with respect to the increase in the annual real property tax burden on the power plant. We also own an additional 143 acres of land located in the Town of Torrey, New York.
The payment in lieu of taxes agreement executed by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency and us provides predictability with respect to the increase in the annual real property tax burden on the power plant. We also own an additional 143 acres of land located in Torrey, New York.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. We own the approximately 106 MW nameplate natural gas power generation facility used by our Cryptocurrency Datacenter and Power Generation Segment, which is located on our 162-acre property in the Town of Torrey, New York. Our Town of Torrey mining operations take place at this facility.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. We own the approximately 106 MW nameplate natural gas power generation facility used by our Cryptocurrency Datacenter and Power Generation Segment, which is located on our 162-acre property in Torrey, New York. Our Torrey mining operations take place at this facility. This property is subject to a lease/leaseback relationship with the Yates 48 County Industrial Development Agency.
We have also deployed additional miners in conjunction with a 7.5 MW mining capacity lease in North Dakota, which has a term of five years and provides us with energy to power mining at a cost of $58.50/MWh. We lease office space in Fairfield, Connecticut.
We have also deployed additional miners in conjunction with a 7.5 MW mining capacity lease in North Dakota, which has a term of five years and provides us with energy to power mining at a cost of $58.50/MWh. We owned and operated a datacenter and approximately 152 acres of land in Spartanburg, South Carolina for development.
The primary obligations are the continuation of employment, including the Yates County Industrial Development Agency as an additional insured on various insurance policies and the completion of annual reporting forms.
In consideration for certain incentives provided by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency, we are committed to certain investment and job creation obligations, all of which have been fulfilled. The primary obligations are the continuation of employment, including the Yates County Industrial Development Agency as an additional insured on various insurance policies and the completion of annual reporting forms.
On March 6, 2024, we agreed to purchase a parcel of land containing approximately 12 acres located in Columbus, Mississippi, including over 73,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space.
We also hold a series of easements and right-of-way agreements with landowners through whose land the pipeline runs. On April 10, 2024, we purchased a parcel of land containing approximately 12 acres located in Columbus, Mississippi, including over 73,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space.
We also hold a series of easements and right of way agreements with landowners through whose land the pipeline runs. On November 9, 2023, we closed the sale of the South Carolina Facility to complete the deleveraging transaction with NYDIG.
On November 9, 2023, we closed the sale of the South Carolina Facility to complete the deleveraging transaction with NYDIG. On November 27, 2024, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell the remaining 152 acre property to Data Journey.
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This property is subject to a lease/leaseback relationship with the Yates County Industrial Development Agency. In consideration for certain incentives provided by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency, we are committed to certain investment and job creation obligations, all of which have been fulfilled.
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This transaction is expected to close in 2025 and this land was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2024.
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We are evaluating future uses of the remaining real estate assets in South Carolina, which include approximately 153 acres of land and the original building, which was classified as construction in process and was not used in cryptocurrency mining.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeOther than as set forth in Note 10, " Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report, which is incorporated herein by reference, we are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results. 51 ITEM 4.
Biggest changeOther than as set forth in Note 10, " Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report, including, without limitation, the subsection titled " Title V Air Permit Renewal Litigation," which is incorporated herein by reference, we are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. Not applicable. 52 PART II
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. Not applicable. 49 PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeThe declaration of dividends, if any, will be subject to the discretion of our board, which may consider such factors as our results of operations, financial condition, capital needs and acquisition strategy, among others. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds Equity Purchase Agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital, LLC .
Biggest changeThe declaration of dividends, if any, including the form in which they may be paid, will be subject to the discretion of our board, which may consider such factors as our results of operations, financial condition, capital needs and acquisition strategy, among others. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds Debt Exchange Agreements.
As of December 31, 2023, 6,278,613 shares of Greenidge Class A common stock were issued and outstanding. Our Class B common stock is not listed or traded on any stock exchange.
As of December 31, 2024, 10,292,233 shares of Greenidge Class A common stock were issued and outstanding. Our Class B common stock is not listed or traded on any stock exchange.
Holders of Record As of December 31, 2023, we had 34 registered holders of our Class A common stock, including Cede & Co., the nominee for the Depository Trust Company and 10 registered holders of our Class B common stock.
Holders of Record As of March 25, 2025, we had 37 registered holders of our Class A common stock, including Cede & Co., the nominee for the Depository Trust Company and 7 registered holders of our Class B common stock.
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Our policy is to retain all earnings, if any, to provide funds for the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we entered into privately negotiated exchange agreements, pursuant to which we issued shares of our Class A common stock in exchange for principal amounts of our Senior Notes.
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On September 15, 2021, we entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with B. Riley Principal, LLC ("BRPC"), which was amended on April 7, 2022 (as so amended, the "Equity Purchase Agreement").
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From the date of the first exchange to the date of this Annual Report, we issued 1,335,889 shares of our Class A common stock in exchange for $5.5 million aggregate principal amount of our Senior Notes, of which 692,433 shares were exchanged for $3.7 million aggregate principal amount of our Senior Notes during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, we have the right to sell to BRPC up to $500 million in shares of our Class A common stock, subject to certain limitations and the satisfaction of specified conditions in the Equity Purchase Agreement, from time to time over the 24-month period commencing on April 28, 2022.
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Such transactions were exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act. ITEM 6. RESERVED
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Sales of shares of our Class A common stock to BRPC under the Equity Purchase Agreement are deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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In connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement, we entered into a registration rights agreement with BRPC, pursuant to which filed a registration statement registering the resale by BRPC of up to 572,095 shares of Class A common stock issued and sold from time to time under the Equity Purchase Agreement.
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The registration statement became effective on April 28, 2022 (the "Effective Date").
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From the Effective Date to the date of this Annual Report, we issued 409,923 shares of Class A common stock to BRPC pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement for aggregate proceeds of $7.0 million, net of discounts, of which 250,000 and 94,093 shares of Class A common stock were issued in 2023 for proceeds of $2.0 million, net of discounts, and a subscription receivable of $0.7 million, respectively.
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At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Northland Securities, Inc. On September 19, 2022, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("BRS") and Northland Securities Inc., which was amended on October 3, 2022 (as so amended, the "ATM Agreement").
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Under the ATM Agreement, BRS agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to sell on our behalf shares of our Class A common stock we request to be sold from time to time, consistent with BRS’s normal trading and sales practices, under the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the ATM Agreement.
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We have the discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices and number of shares sold in accordance with the ATM Agreement. BRS may sell our Class A common stock by any method permitted by law deemed to be an "at the market offering" as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act.
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We pay BRS commissions for its services in acting as sales agent, in an amount to up to 5.0% of the gross proceeds of all Class A common stock sold through it as sales agent under the ATM Agreement.
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Pursuant to the registration statement filed registering shares to be sold in accordance with the terms of the ATM Agreement, we may offer and sell shares of our Class A common stock up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $22,800,000.
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From October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, we issued 4,167,463 shares under the ATM Agreement for net proceeds of $20.7 million, of which 3,879,309 shares were issued for net proceeds of $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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The number of shares issued includes the issuance, in February 2023, of 133,333 shares to BRS as 53 payment of a $1.0 million amendment fee on the Amended and Restated Bridge Promissory Note, dated August 10, 2022, in favor of B. Riley Commercial Capital, LLC. Vendor Payment.
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In May 2023, Greenidge issued 54,348 unregistered shares of its Class A common stock to a vendor as payment for services provided. Infinite Reality, Inc. Equity Exchange Agreement. On December 11, 2023, we entered into an Equity Exchange Agreement (the “Equity Exchange Agreement”) with Infinite Reality, Inc.
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(“Infinite Reality”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) we issued to Infinite Reality a one-year warrant to purchase 180,000 shares of our Class A common stock at an exercise price of $7.00 per share (the “1-Year Warrant”), the proceeds of which, upon exercise, are required to be used for the development of a proposed new data center contemplated by a Master Services Agreement entered into between us and Infinite Reality on December 11, 2023, and (ii) we issued 180,000 shares of our Class A common stock to Infinite Reality, which shares will not be registered with the SEC.
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The shares of Class A common stock issued under the Equity Exchange Agreement and that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of the 1-Year Warrant were offered and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act, in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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Infinite Reality represented to us in the Equity Exchange Agreement and in the 1-Year Warrant that it is an “accredited investor,” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act and was acquiring such shares for investment purposes only and not with a view towards the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable U.S. federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws.
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In exchange for issuing the 1-Year Warrant and Class A common stock, we received (i) a one-year warrant to purchase 235,754 shares of Infinite Reality's common stock at an exercise price of $5.35 per share (the "Infinite Reality Warrant") and (ii) 280,374 shares of Infinite Reality's common stock.
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The Infinite Reality Warrant will automatically exercise on a net settlement basis immediately prior to expiration unless written notice is provided by the Company to Infinite Reality. Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. Securities Purchase Agreement. On February 12, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Armistice SPA”) with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (“Armistice”).
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Pursuant to the Armistice SPA, Armistice purchased (i) 450,300 shares of our Class A common stock (the “SPA Shares”), and (ii) a pre-funded warrant (the “Pre-Funded Warrant”) to purchase 810,205 shares of our Class A common stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrant Shares”).
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The per share purchase price of the SPA Shares and the Pre-Funded Warrant Shares was $4.76, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of $6.0 million, and after giving effect to the exercise price of $0.0001 per Pre-Funded Warrant Share, we received net proceeds of $6.0 million.
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In addition, we issued to Armistice a five-year warrant (the “5-Year Warrant”) to purchase up to 1,260,505 shares of Class A common stock, exercisable commencing on August 14, 2024 at an exercise price of $5.25 per share (the “Warrant Shares”).
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Pursuant to the Armistice SPA, we are obligated to file a resale registration statement covering the SPA Shares, the Pre-Funded Warrant Shares, and the Warrant Shares no later than ten (10) days after filing this Annual Report.
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The SPA Shares and the shares of Class A common stock issuable pursuant to the Pre-Funded Warrant and the 5-Year Warrant were offered and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act, in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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Armistice represented to the us in the SPA that it is an “accredited investor,” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act. ITEM 6. RESERVED

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeThe reported amounts in the table below are from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss in our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. 65 Years Ended December 31, Variance 2023 2022 $ % Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations Operating loss from continuing operations $ (16,892) $ (233,163) $ 216,271 (93) % Impairment of long-lived assets 4,000 176,307 (172,307) N/A Remeasurement of environmental liability 2,409 16,694 (14,285) (86) % Expansion costs — 2,315 (2,315) (100) % Restructuring 4,081 729 3,352 N/A Gain on sale of assets (9,903) (1,780) (8,123) N/A Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations $ (16,305) $ (38,898) $ 22,593 (58) % Adjusted operating margin (23.2 %) (43.2 %) Adjusted net loss from continuing operations Net loss from continuing operations $ (29,039) $ (269,741) $ 240,702 (89) % Impairment of long-lived assets 4,000 176,307 (172,307) N/A Remeasurement of environmental liability 2,409 16,694 (14,285) (86) % Expansion costs — 2,315 (2,315) (100) % Restructuring 4,081 729 3,352 N/A Gain on sale of assets (9,903) (1,780) (8,123) N/A Tax charge for valuation allowance — 15,055 (15,055) N/A Adjusted net loss from continuing operations $ (28,452) $ (60,421) $ 31,969 (53) % EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations Net loss from continuing operations $ (29,039) $ (269,741) $ 240,702 (89) % Provision for income taxes — 15,002 (15,002) (100) % Interest expense, net 12,659 21,575 (8,916) (41) % Depreciation and amortization 13,602 35,136 (21,534) (61) % EBITDA from continuing operations (2,778) (198,028) 195,250 (99) % Stock-based compensation 2,344 2,636 (292) (11) % Impairment of long-lived assets 4,000 176,307 (172,307) N/A Remeasurement of environmental liability 2,409 16,694 (14,285) (86) % Expansion costs — 2,315 (2,315) (100) % Restructuring 4,081 729 3,352 N/A Gain on sale of assets (9,903) (1,780) (8,123) N/A Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations $ 153 $ (1,127) $ 1,280 (114) % 66 Liquidity and Capital Resources On December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $13.3 million.
Biggest changeThe reported amounts in the table below are from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss in our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. 58 Years Ended December 31, Variance 2024 2023 $ % EBITDA (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations Net loss from continuing operations $ (19,785) $ (29,039) $ 9,254 (32) % Benefit from income taxes (69) — (69) N/A Interest expense, net 7,082 12,659 (5,577) (44) % Depreciation 13,471 13,602 (131) (1) % EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations 699 (2,778) 3,477 (125) % Stock-based compensation 2,182 2,344 (162) (7) % Impairment of long-lived assets 169 4,000 (3,831) (96) % Remeasurement of environmental liability 453 2,409 (1,956) (81) % Impairment of equity securities 869 — 869 N/A Change in fair value of warrant asset 477 — 477 N/A Restructuring — 4,081 (4,081) (100) % Loss (gain) on sale of assets 641 (9,903) 10,544 (106) % Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations $ 5,490 $ 153 $ 5,337 3488 % 59 Liquidity and Capital Resources On December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $8.6 million and digital assets of $7.0 million.
Additional material adjustments to the environmental liability may occur in the future due to required changes to the scope and timing of the remediation, changes to regulations governing the closure and remediation of CCR sites and changes to cost estimates due to inflationary or other economic factors.
Additional material adjustments to the environmental liability may occur in the future due to required changes to the scope and timing of the remediation, changes to regulations governing the closure and remediation of CCR sites and changes to cost estimates due to inflationary or other economic factors.
We will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years from our first sale of common stock pursuant to an effective Securities Act registration statement in 2021, or until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1.235 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our Class A common stock held by non- 72 affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, or (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three year period.
We will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years from our first sale of common stock pursuant to an effective Securities Act registration statement in 2021, or until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1.235 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our Class A common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, or (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three year period.
Estimates are based on various assumptions that are sensitive to changes 63 including, but not limited to, closure and post-closure cost estimates, timing of expenditures, escalation factors, and requirements of granted permits.
Estimates are based on various assumptions that are sensitive to changes including, but not limited to, closure and post-closure cost estimates, timing of expenditures, escalation factors, and requirements of granted permits.
Additional adjustments to the environment liability may occur periodically due to potential changes in remediation requirements regarding coal combustion residuals which may lead to material changes in estimates and assumptions. Summary of Cash Flow The following table provides information about our net cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Additional adjustments to the environment liability may occur periodically due to potential changes in remediation requirements regarding coal combustion residuals which may lead to material changes in estimates and assumptions. Summary of Cash Flow The following table provides information about our net cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
See Note 3, " Discontinued Operations ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further breakdown. 64 Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations The following non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of our financial information by providing measures which investors, financial analysts, and management use to help evaluate our operating performance.
See Note 3, " Discontinued Operations ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further breakdown. 57 Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations The following non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of our financial information by providing measures which investors, financial analysts, and management use to help evaluate our operating performance.
Management believes that the use of Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations, Adjusted net loss from continuing operations, EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.
Management believes that the use of EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.
Average hash rate is Greenidge’s average computing power over the period supplied to pool operators, which is measured using data from the pool operators. Average difficulty is a measure of how difficult and time-consuming it is to find the right hash to solve the algorithm on the blockchain in order to receive a reward.
Average hashrate is Greenidge’s average computing power over the period supplied to pool operators, which is measured using data from the pool operators. Average difficulty is a measure of how difficult and time-consuming it is to find the right hash to solve the algorithm on the blockchain in order to receive a reward.
For the purposes of performing the recoverability test we consider all the long-lived assets of the Company to be a single asset group as we operate as an integrated power and crypto datacenter operations business and this grouping represents the lowest level of identifiable independent cash flows.
For the purposes of performing the recoverability test we consider all of our long-lived assets to be a single asset group as we operate as an integrated power and crypto datacenter operations business and this grouping represents the lowest level of identifiable independent cash flows.
Cryptocurrency mining revenue For our cryptocurrency mining revenue, we generate revenue in the form of bitcoin by earning bitcoin as rewards and transaction fees for supporting the global bitcoin network with application-specific integrated circuit computers ("ASICs" or "miners") owned by the Company.
Cryptocurrency mining revenue For our cryptocurrency mining revenue, we generate revenue in the form of bitcoin by earning bitcoin as rewards and transaction fees for supporting the global bitcoin network with application-specific integrated circuit computers ("ASICs" or "miners") owned by us.
We generate all the power we require for our cryptocurrency datacenter operations in the New York Facility, where we enjoy relatively lower market prices for natural gas due to our access to the Millennium Gas Pipeline price hub.
We generate all the power we require for operations in the New York Facility, where we enjoy relatively lower market prices for natural gas due to our access to the Millennium Gas Pipeline price hub.
Impairment of long-lived assets As a result of the impairment assessment conducted in order to evaluate future uses of the remaining real estate assets in South Carolina during the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized impairment charges of $4.0 million associated with long-lived assets to reduce the net book value of the Company to fair value.
Impairment of long-lived assets As a result of the impairment assessment conducted to evaluate future uses of the remaining real estate assets in South Carolina during the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized impairment charges of $4.0 million associated with long- 56 lived assets to reduce the net book value of our company to fair value.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2023, we did not have any off balance sheet arrangements. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Loss from Discontinued Operations In conjunction with the Company's decision to pursue alternatives, including a sale of Support.com, we have reported the Support.com business as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
Loss from discontinued operations In conjunction with our decision to pursue alternatives, including a sale of Support.com, we have reported the Support.com business as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
Because of these limitations, Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations, Adjusted net loss from continuing operations, EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S.
A reconciliation of reported amounts to adjusted amounts can be found in the "Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A"). 59 Key Metrics The following table provides a summary of key metrics related to the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
A reconciliation of reported amounts to adjusted amounts can be found in the "Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A"). 52 Key Metrics The following table provides a summary of key metrics related to the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The Company has estimated the cost of remediation by developing a remediation plan in consultation with environmental engineers, periodically obtaining quotes for estimated construction costs and adjusting estimates for inflationary factors based on the expected timing of the remediation work. Estimates include anticipated post-closure costs including monitoring and maintenance of the site.
We have estimated the cost of remediation by developing a remediation plan in consultation with environmental engineers, periodically obtaining quotes for estimated construction costs and adjusting estimates for inflationary factors based on the expected timing of the remediation work. Estimates include anticipated post-closure costs including monitoring and maintenance of the site.
Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations, Adjusted net loss from continuing operations, EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA are intended as supplemental measure of our performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP.
EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations are intended as supplemental measure of our performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP.
Benefit for income taxes Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 0.0%, which was lower than the statutory rate of 21% because we have a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
Benefit from income taxes Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 0.35%, which was lower than the statutory rate of 21% because we have a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
As of December 31, 2023 we have recognized environmental liabilities for a coal ash pond and landfill which were inherited due to the legacy coal operations at the Company's property in the Town of Torrey, New York. These costs are considered to be both probable and estimable.
As of December 31, 2024, we have recognized environmental liabilities for a coal-ash pond and landfill, which were inherited due to the legacy coal operations at our property in Torrey, New York. These costs are considered to be both probable and estimable.
The Company has estimated the cost of remediation by developing a remediation plan in consultation with environmental engineers, periodically obtaining quotes for estimated construction costs and adjusting estimates for inflationary factors based on the expected timing of the remediation work. Estimates include anticipated post-closure costs including monitoring and maintenance of the site.
We have estimated the cost of remediation by developing a remediation plan in consultation with environmental engineers, periodically obtaining quotes for estimated construction costs and adjusting estimates for inflationary factors based on the expected timing of the remediation work. Estimates include anticipated post-closure costs including 62 monitoring and maintenance of the site.
Revenue On January 30, 2023, upon entering into the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we transitioned the majority of the capacity of our owned datacenter facilities to datacenter hosting operations. We entered into hosting arrangements at third party sites for the majority of our remaining owned miners in the first and second quarters of 2023.
Revenue On January 30, 2023, upon entering into the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we transitioned the majority of the capacity of our owned datacenter facilities to datacenter hosting operations. We entered into hosting arrangements at third party sites for the remaining owned miners in the first and second quarters of 2023 which were terminated in the second quarter of 2024.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue recognition, valuation of long-lived assets and environmental obligations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to the valuation of long-lived assets and remeasurement of environmental obligations.
We continued to improve our liquidity position in the first three months of 2024. On February 12, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Armistice SPA”) with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (“Armistice”).
We continued to improve our liquidity position in 2024. On February 12, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Armistice SPA”) with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (“Armistice”).
Our computation of Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations, Adjusted net loss from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies may calculate Adjusted loss from continuing operations, Adjusted net loss from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the same fashion.
Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the same fashion.
We believe our competitive advantages include relatively low power costs, efficiently designed mining infrastructure, and in-house operational expertise that we believe is capable of maintaining a higher operational uptime of miners.
We believe our competitive advantages include efficiently designed mining infrastructure and in-house operational expertise that we believe is capable of maintaining a higher operational uptime of miners.
We are mining bitcoin and contributing to the security and transactability of the bitcoin ecosystem while concurrently supplying power to assist in meeting the power needs of homes and businesses in the region served by our New York Facility.
We are mining bitcoin and hosting bitcoin miners, which contributes to the security and transactability of the bitcoin ecosystem while concurrently supplying power to assist in meeting the power needs of homes and businesses in the region served by our New York Facility.
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a loss of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was $0.0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a loss of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
We have recorded a total environmental liability of $30.2 million and $28.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for the remediation of these sites. The Company recognized a charge of $2.4 million and $16.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities.
We have recorded a total environmental liability of $30.7 million and $30.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the remediation of these sites. We recognized a charge of $0.5 million and $2.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities.
As a result of many factors, such as those set forth under "Risk Factors," "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and elsewhere in this Annual Report, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
As a result of many factors, such as those set forth under "Risk Factors," "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and elsewhere in this Annual Report, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. You should carefully review the sections titled "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360-10, the Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360-10, we review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.
We have recorded a total environmental liability of $30.2 million and $28.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for the remediation of these sites. The Company recognized a charge of $2.4 million and $16.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for the remeasurement of an environmental liabilities.
We have recorded a total environmental liability of $30.7 million and $30.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the remediation of these sites. We recognized a charge of $0.5 million and $2.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities.
Operating loss from continuing operations As a result of the factors described above, operating loss from continuing operations was $16.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $233.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Operating loss from continuing operations As a result of the factors described above, operating loss from continuing operations was $11.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $16.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net Loss from Continuing Operations As a result of the factors described above, net loss from continuing operations decreased to $29.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $269.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Net Loss from continuing operations As a result of the factors described above, net loss from continuing operations decreased to $19.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $29.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
You should review the reconciliations of Operating loss from continuing operations to Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations, Net loss from continuing operations to Adjusted net loss from continuing operations, Net loss from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
GAAP results and using EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations on a supplemental basis. You should review the reconciliations of Net loss from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Investing Activities Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations was $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $121.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Investing Activities Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations was $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The charge for the year ended December 31, 2023 was as a result of an update in the cost estimates associated with the landfill post closure liabilities as part of our continuing evaluation of the site.
The charges for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as a result of an update in the cost estimates associated with the landfill post closure liabilities as part of our continuing evaluation of the site.
An impairment charge of $4.0 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023, which is the remaining value of the building which was determined to no longer be recoverable through a sale transaction. Remeasurement of environmental liabilities We recognize environmental liabilities in accordance with ASC 410-30, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations.
An impairment charge of $0.2 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was the remaining value of certain miners that were determined to be no longer recoverable. Remeasurement of environmental liabilities We recognize environmental liabilities in accordance with ASC 410-30, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations.
We recorded and will continue to carry a full valuation allowance against our gross deferred tax assets that will not reverse against deferred tax liabilities within the scheduled reversal period.
We recorded and will continue to carry a full valuation allowance against our gross deferred tax assets that will not reverse against deferred tax liabilities within the scheduled reversal period. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 0.0%.
As of December 31, 2023 we have recognized environmental liabilities for a coal ash pond and landfill which were inherited due to the legacy coal operations at the Company's property in the Town of Torrey, New York. These costs are considered to be both probable and estimable.
Remeasurement of environmental liabilities We recognize environmental liabilities in accordance with ASC 410-30, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations. As of December 31, 2024 we have recognized environmental liabilities for a coal-ash pond and landfill which were inherited due to the legacy coal operations at our property in Torrey, New York. These costs are considered to be both probable and estimable.
Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $9.1 million, or 26%, to $26.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the prior year period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $8.9 million, or 34%, to $17.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year period.
Years Ended December 31, $ in thousands 2023 2022 Net cash used by operating activities from continuing operations $ (12,155) $ (14,485) Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (6,031) (121,354) Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations 13,772 62,137 Increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations 2,509 6,320 Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1,905) (67,382) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 15,217 82,599 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 13,312 $ 15,217 Operating Activities Net cash used for operating activities from continuing operations was $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to cash used for operating activities from continuing operations of $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Years Ended December 31, $ in thousands 2024 2023 Net cash used for operating activities from continuing operations $ (12,044) $ (12,155) Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (3,888) (6,031) Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations 11,239 13,772 Increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations — 2,509 Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (4,693) (1,905) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year 13,312 15,217 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 8,619 $ 13,312 Operating Activities Net cash used for operating activities from continuing operations was $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to cash used for operating activities from continuing operations of $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
See Item 1, " Business—Overview—Hosting Agreements ." At December 31, 2023, Greenidge datacenter operations consisted of approximately 28,800 miners with approximately 3.0 EH/s of combined capacity for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 18,100 miners, or 1.8 EH/s, is associated with datacenter hosting and 10,700 miners, or 1.2 EH/s, is associated with Greenidge's cryptocurrency mining.
At December 31, 2024, Greenidge datacenter operations consisted of approximately 30,700 miners with approximately 3.3 EH/s of combined capacity for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 18,200 miners, or 1.8 EH/s, is associated with datacenter hosting and 12,500 miners, or 1.5 EH/s, is associated with Greenidge's cryptocurrency mining.
Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we generate revenue from a reimbursement fee that covers the cost of power and direct costs associated with management of the mining facilities, a hosting fee and a gross profit-sharing arrangement. The arrangement covers the majority of our current mining capacity at our owned facilities during 2023.
(2) Computed as cryptocurrency mining revenue divided by number of bitcoins produced from cryptocurrency mining. Datacenter hosting revenue Under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we generate revenue from a reimbursement fee that covers the cost of power and direct costs associated with management of the mining facilities, a hosting fee and a gross profit-sharing arrangement.
The charge for the year ended December 31, 2023 was as a result of an update in the cost estimates associated with the landfill post-closure liabilities as part of our continuing evaluation of the site.
The charges were as a result of updates in the cost estimates associated with the landfill post-closure liabilities as part of our continuing evaluation of the site.
These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations "EBITDA from continuing operations" is defined as loss from continuing operations before taxes, interest, and depreciation and amortization.
In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
However, you should be aware that when evaluating EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
Depreciation Depreciation decreased $21.5 million, or 61%, to $13.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the prior year period due to a lower asset base resulting from impairments recognized in 2022 and the sale of miners during the first quarter of 2023.
Depreciation Depreciation decreased $0.1 million, or 1%, to $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year period due to a lower asset base resulting from the sale of our South Carolina Facility during the fourth quarter of 2023, which was partially offset by the acquisition of miners and miner infrastructure during 2024.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2, " Significant Accounting Policies ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Financing Arrangements See Note 5, " Debt ," Note 6, " Stockholders' Deficit " and Note 17, " Subsequent Events " in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding our financing arrangements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2, " Significant Accounting Policies ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands, except $ per MWh and average bitcoin price 2023 2022 $ % Cryptocurrency mining $ 24,238 $ 73,809 $ (49,571) (67) % Datacenter hosting 39,478 — 39,478 N/A Power and capacity 6,672 16,170 (9,498) (59) % Total revenue $ 70,388 $ 89,979 $ (19,591) (22) % Components of revenue as % of total Cryptocurrency mining 34 % 82 % Datacenter hosting 57 % N/A Power and capacity 9 % 18 % Total revenue 100 % 100 % MWh Cryptocurrency mining 232,496 514,332 (281,836) (55) % Datacenter hosting 568,147 — 568,147 N/A Power and capacity 133,446 143,919 (10,473) (7) % Revenue per MWh Cryptocurrency mining $ 104 $ 144 $ (40) (28) % Datacenter hosting $ 69 $ — $ 69 N/A Power and capacity $ 50 $ 112 $ (62) (55) % Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) Cryptocurrency mining $ 15,051 $ 47,195 $ (32,144) (68) % Datacenter hosting $ 29,695 $ — $ 29,695 N/A Power and capacity $ 6,259 $ 14,357 $ (8,098) (56) % Cost of revenue per MWh (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) Cryptocurrency mining $ 65 $ 92 $ (27) (29) % Datacenter hosting $ 52 $ — $ 52 N/A Power and capacity $ 47 $ 100 $ (53) (53) % Cryptocurrency Mining Metrics Bitcoins produced: Cryptocurrency mining 891 2,731 (1,840) (67) % Datacenter hosting 2,047 — 2,047 N/A Total Bitcoins produced 2,938 2,731 207 8 % Average bitcoin price 28,788 28,237 551 2 % Average active hash rate (EH/s) Company-owned miners 914,539 1,767,603 (853,064) (48) % Average active hash rate (EH/s) Hosted miners 2,204,794 — 2,204,794 N/A Average difficulty (in trillions of hash) 52.0 T 30.4 T 21.6 T 71 % 60 Revenue per MWh for datacenter hosting, cryptocurrency mining and power and capacity are used by management to consider the extent to which we may generate electricity to either produce cryptocurrency or sell power to the New York wholesale power market.
Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands, except $ per MWh and average bitcoin price 2024 2023 $ % Cryptocurrency mining $ 19,061 $ 24,238 $ (5,177) (21) % Datacenter hosting 29,838 39,478 (9,640) (24) % Power and capacity 10,634 6,672 3,962 59 % Total revenue $ 59,533 $ 70,388 $ (10,855) (15) % Components of revenue as % of total Cryptocurrency mining 32 % 34 % Datacenter hosting 50 % 57 % Power and capacity 18 % 9 % Total revenue 100 % 100 % MWh Cryptocurrency mining 184,077 232,496 (48,419) (21) % Datacenter hosting 436,733 568,147 (131,414) (23) % Power and capacity 164,532 133,446 31,086 23 % Revenue per MWh Cryptocurrency mining $ 104 $ 104 $ — — % Datacenter hosting $ 68 $ 69 $ (1) (1) % Power and capacity $ 65 $ 50 $ 15 30 % Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation) Cryptocurrency mining $ 12,080 $ 15,051 $ (2,971) (20) % Datacenter hosting $ 22,237 $ 29,695 $ (7,458) (25) % Power and capacity $ 6,791 $ 6,259 $ 532 8 % Cost of revenue per MWh (exclusive of depreciation) Cryptocurrency mining $ 66 $ 65 $ 1 2 % Datacenter hosting $ 51 $ 52 $ (1) (2) % Power and capacity $ 41 $ 47 $ (6) (13) % Cryptocurrency Mining Metrics Bitcoins produced: Cryptocurrency mining 309 891 (582) (65) % Datacenter hosting 632 2,047 (1,415) (69) % Total Bitcoins produced 941 2,938 (1,997) (68) % Average bitcoin price 65,825 28,788 37,037 129 % Average active hashrate (EH/s) Company-owned miners 795,166 914,539 (119,373) (13) % Average active hashrate (EH/s) Hosted miners 1,642,105 2,204,794 (562,689) (26) % Average difficulty (in trillions of hash) 87.3 T 52 T 35.3 T 68 % 53 Revenue per MWh for datacenter hosting, cryptocurrency mining and power and capacity are used by management to consider the extent to which we may generate electricity to either produce cryptocurrency or sell power to the New York wholesale power market.
Our power and capacity revenue decreased $9.5 million, or 59%, to $6.7 million in 2023. We estimate that lower power and capacity sales volume due to our increased behind-the-meter consumption and lower average power and capacity prices caused revenue decreases of approximately 7% and 52%, respectively.
Our power and capacity revenue increased $4.0 million, or 59%, to $10.6 million in 2024. We estimate that higher power and capacity sales volume due to increased demand and higher average power and capacity prices caused revenue increases of approximately 23% and 36%, respectively.
The main drivers of the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses were: • Decrease of approximately $4.4 million due to reductions in professional fees and consulting expenses caused by reductions in discretionary costs and higher regulatory costs in the prior year associated with permit renewals and environmental matters at the New York plant; and • Total payroll and benefits and other employee costs decreased approximately $2.7 million in 2023 compared to the prior year, as a result of declines in employee expenses including incentive compensation; and 62 • Decrease of approximately $1.9 million due to a combination of reductions in marketing, facilities, travel, and various other selling, general and administrative expenses; and • Total business development and other related costs decreased approximately $0.6 million in 2023 as compared to the prior year, mainly as a result of declines in spending in regards to public relations; and • Total insurance expense decreased approximately $0.5 million in 2023 compared to the prior year, as a result of declines in coverage costs related to umbrella, property, and liability policies; and • Total property taxes decreased approximately $0.4 million in 2023 compared to the prior year, as a result of a reduced property tax liability relating to a PILOT agreement with a local government as well as a reduction in property taxes relating to the sale of the South Carolina facility; and • Total stock compensation decreased approximately $0.3 million in 2023 compared to the prior year, as a result of a decline in amortized expense relating to RSUs with a higher grant date fair value, which was offset partially by an increase in amortized expense relating to options granted in prior periods.
The main drivers of the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses were: • Total restructuring costs decreased approximately $4.1 million in 2024 compared to the prior year, mainly as a result of non-recurring restructuring costs incurred in the prior year; • Total payroll and benefits and other employee costs decreased approximately $1.2 million in 2024 compared to the prior year, as a result of declines in employee expenses including incentive compensation as result of the restructuring activities in the prior year to reduce our cost structure; • Total insurance expense decreased approximately $2.2 million in 2024 compared to the prior year, as a result of declines in coverage related to umbrella, property, and liability policies; • Total legal costs decreased approximately $1.2 million in 2024 compared to the prior year, as a result of declines in attorney and legal counsel fees, primarily as a result of fewer significant transactions in 2024, as compared to 2023; • Total stock compensation decreased approximately $0.5 million in 2024 compared to the prior year, as a result of a decline in amortized expense relating to RSUs with a higher grant date fair value, which was offset partially by an increase in amortized expense relating to options granted in prior periods.
Cost of Revenue Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands 2023 2022 $ % Cryptocurrency mining $ 15,051 $ 47,195 $ (32,144) (68) % Datacenter hosting 29,695 — 29,695 N/A Power and capacity 6,259 14,357 (8,098) (56) % Total cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) $ 51,005 $ 61,552 $ (10,547) (17) % As a percentage of total revenue 72.5 % 68.4 % Total cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation, decreased $10.5 million, or 17%, to $51.0 million during the year-ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the prior year period.
Cost of revenue Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands 2024 2023 $ % Cryptocurrency mining $ 12,080 $ 15,051 $ (2,971) (20) % Datacenter hosting 22,237 29,695 (7,458) (25) % Power and capacity 6,791 6,259 532 8 % Total cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation) $ 41,108 $ 51,005 $ (9,897) (19) % As a percentage of total revenue 69.1 % 72.5 % Total cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation, decreased $9.9 million, or 19%, to $41.1 million during 2024 as compared to the prior year.
We have classified the Support.com business as held for sale and discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements as a result of a strategic shift to strictly focus on our cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation operations. In January 2023, Greenidge completed the sale of a portion of the assets of Support.com for net proceeds of approximately $2.6 million.
As a result, we have classified the Support.com business as held for sale and discontinued operations in these condensed consolidated financial statements as a result of management and the board of directors making a decision to pursue alternatives for the Support.com business and to strictly focus on its cryptocurrency mining, datacenter hosting and power generation operations.
We own cryptocurrency datacenter operations in the Town of Torrey, New York (the "New York Facility"). The New York Facility is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation facility with an approximately 106 -megawatt ("MW") nameplate capacity, natural gas power generation facility.
The New York Facility is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation facility with an approximately 106 MW nameplate capacity, natural gas power 50 generation facility. We generate revenue from four primary sources: (1) datacenter hosting, which we commenced on January 30, 2023, (2) cryptocurrency mining, and (3) power and capacity.
Gain on sale of assets We recognized a gain on the sale of assets of $9.9 million for the sale of certain credits and coupons during the year ended December 31, 2023, which includes the $1.2 million of coupons transferred to NYDIG as part of the debt restructuring and the $8.2 million related to the sale of the South Carolina Facility.
This is compared to a gain on sale of assets of $9.9 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023, which was primarily a result of the sale of the South Carolina Facility.
To date, we have primarily relied on debt and equity financing to fund our operations, including meeting ongoing working capital needs. Our management took certain actions during 2023 and during the first quarter of 2024 to improve the Company's liquidity.
To date, we have primarily relied on debt and equity financing to fund our operations, including meeting ongoing working capital needs. The Company has historically incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operations.
During 2023, the Company sold miners and coupons and credits redeemable to a manufacturer of bitcoin miners for proceeds of $7.0 million. 69 Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $62.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
This was partially offset by proceeds of $3.5 million from the sale of digital assets. 61 Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
A reconciliation of reported amounts to adjusted amounts can be found in the "Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations" section of this MD&A. Total Other expense, net During the year ended December 31, 2023, other expense, net decreased $9.4 million, or 44%, to $12.1 million primarily due to decreased interest expense as a result of the NYDIG debt extinguishment.
Total other expense, net During the year ended December 31, 2024, other expense, net decreased $3.7 million, or 31%, to $8.4 million primarily due to decreased interest expense as a result of the NYDIG debt extinguishment. This was partially offset by an impairment of equity securities of $0.9 million and change in fair value of warrant asset of $0.5 million.
Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands 2023 2022 $ % Total revenue $ 70,388 $ 89,979 $ (19,591) (22) % Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) 51,005 61,552 (10,547) (17) % Selling, general and administrative expenses 26,167 35,233 (9,066) (26) % Depreciation and amortization 13,602 35,136 (21,534) (61) % Gain on sale of assets (9,903) (1,780) (8,123) 456 % Impairment of long-lived assets 4,000 176,307 (172,307) (98) % Remeasurement of environmental liability 2,409 16,694 (14,285) (86) % Operating loss (16,892) (233,163) 216,271 (93) % Other (expense) income: Interest expense, net (12,659) (21,575) 8,916 (41) % Gain (loss) on sale of digital assets 512 (15) 527 (3513) % Other income, net — 14 (14) (100) % Total other expense, net (12,147) (21,576) 9,429 (44) % Loss from continuing operations before taxes (29,039) (254,739) 225,700 (89) % Provision for income taxes - 15,002 (15,002) (100) % Net loss from continuing operations $ (29,039) $ (269,741) $ 240,702 (89) % Adjusted Amounts (a) Adjusted operating (loss) income from continuing operations $ (16,305) $ (38,898) $ 22,593 (58) % Adjusted operating margin from continuing operations (23.2) % (43.2) % Adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations $ (28,452) $ (60,421) $ 31,969 (53) % Other Financial Data (a) EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations $ (2,778) $ (198,028) $ 195,250 (99) % as a percent of revenues (3.9) % (220.1) % Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations $ 153 $ (1,127) $ 1,280 (114) % as a percent of revenues 0.2 % (1.3) % a) Adjusted Amounts and Other Financial Data are non-GAAP performance measures.
Years Ended December 31, Variance $ in thousands 2024 2023 $ % Total revenue $ 59,533 $ 70,388 $ (10,855) (15) % Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown below) 41,108 51,005 (9,897) (19) % Depreciation 13,471 13,602 (131) (1) % Selling, general and administrative expenses 17,294 26,167 (8,873) (34) % Gain on digital assets (2,154) — (2,154) N/A Loss (gain) on sale of asset 641 (9,903) 10,544 (106) % Impairment of long-lived assets 169 4,000 (3,831) (96) % Remeasurement of environmental liability 453 2,409 (1,956) (81) % Operating loss (11,449) (16,892) 5,443 (32) % Other (expense) income: Interest expense, net (7,082) (12,659) 5,577 (44) % Gain on sale of digital assets — 512 (512) (100) % Change in fair value of warrant asset (477) — (477) N/A Impairment of equity securities (869) — (869) N/A Other income, net 23 — 23 N/A Total other expense, net (8,405) (12,147) 3,742 (31) % Loss from continuing operations before taxes (19,854) (29,039) 9,185 (32) % Benefit from income taxes (69) — (69) N/A Net loss from continuing operations $ (19,785) $ (29,039) $ 9,254 (32) % Other Financial Data (a) EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations $ 699 $ (2,778) $ 3,477 (125) % as a percent of revenues 1.2 % (3.9) % Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations $ 5,490 $ 153 $ 5,337 3488 % as a percent of revenues 9.2 % 0.2 % a) Metrics under Other Financial Data are non-GAAP performance measures.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments as of December 31, 2023, and the years in which these obligations are due: $ in thousands Total 2024 2025-2026 2027-2028 Thereafter Debt payments $ 90,611 $ 6,137 $ 84,474 $ — $ – Leases 111 111 — — — Environmental obligations $ 30,229 $ 363 $ 10,940 $ 10,923 $ 8,003 Natural gas transportation 12,798 1,896 3,792 3,792 3,318 Total $ 133,749 $ 8,507 $ 99,206 $ 14,715 $ 11,321 The debt payments included in the table above include the principal and interest amounts due.
While the Company believes it will be successful in its efforts to improve liquidity, which will allow it to meet its financial commitments for at least the next 12 months, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful. 60 Contractual Obligations and Commitments The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments as of December 31, 2024, and the years in which these obligations are due: $ in thousands Total 2025 2026-2027 2028-2029 Thereafter Debt payments $ 80,193 $ 5,826 $ 74,367 $ — $ — Leases 172 37 76 59 — Environmental obligations 30,682 250 9,542 10,770 10,120 Natural gas transportation 10,902 1,896 3,792 3,792 1,422 Total $ 121,949 $ 8,009 $ 87,777 $ 14,621 $ 11,542 The debt payments included in the table above include the principal and interest amounts due.
See Note 4, " Property and Equipment, Net ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of the impairment. Remeasurement of environmental liabilities We recognize environmental liabilities in accordance with ASC 410-30, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized impairment charges of $0.2 million related to damaged miners, which was equal to the remaining net book value of the miners. See Note 4, " Property and Equipment, Net ", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of the impairment.
Our cryptocurrency mining revenue decreased by $49.6 million, or 67%, to $24.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our cryptocurrency mining revenue decreased by $5.2 million, or 21%, to $19.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. We estimate that the decrease was primarily driven by the 13% decrease in average hashrate for company owned miners.
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You should carefully review the sections titled "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report. 54 Overview Mining Operations During the year ended December 31, 2022 and through the signing of the NYDIG Hosting Agreement on January 30, 2023, our cryptocurrency datacenter operations generated revenue in the form of bitcoin as rewards and transaction fees for supporting the global bitcoin network with application-specific integrated circuit computers ("ASICs" or "miners") owned or leased by us.
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Overview We own cryptocurrency datacenter operations in Torrey, New York, Columbia, Mississippi, lease property for purposes of operating a cryptocurrency datacenter in Underwood, North Dakota and previously owned and operated a facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina (collectively, the "facilities").
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Following the execution of the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, our cryptocurrency datacenter operations' primary source of revenue is fees earned, including a gross profit-sharing component, from hosting bitcoin miners.
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Our datacenter operations consist of approximately 30,700 miners with approximately 3.3 EH/s of combined capacity for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 18,200 miners or 1.8 EH/s, are associated with datacenter hosting and 12,500 miners, or 1.5 EH/s are associated with our cryptocurrency mining.
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See further discussion of the NYDIG Hosting Agreement under " Business—Overview—Hosting Agreements ." Following the execution of the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, we continue to own approximately 10,700 miners with a capacity of approximately 1.2 EH/s. We deployed these miners to third party sites to increase capacity for hosting miners under the NYDIG Hosting Agreement.
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In 2023, prior to the South Carolina transaction, our datacenter operations consisted of approximately 42,300 miners with approximately 4.6 EH/s of combined capacity for both datacenter hosting and cryptocurrency mining, of which 32,100 miners, or 3.4 EH/s, were associated with datacenter hosting and 10,200 miners, or 1.2 EH/s, were associated with Greenidge’s cryptocurrency mining.
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As of December 31, 2023, we powered approximately 60 MW of mining capacity capable of producing an estimated aggregate hash rate of 2.1 EH/s at our New York Facility.
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Discontinued Operations The contract with Support.com’s largest customer expired on December 31, 2022 and was not renewed and the business ceased operations in 2023.
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We generated revenue from the sale of our cryptocurrency hash rate, which is the processing speed of a bitcoin miner normally measured by its "hash rate" or "hashes per second," to multiple mining pools and were paid in the form of cryptocurrency.
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See Note 3, " Discontinued Operations" of our audited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. 51 Results from Continuing Operations The following table sets forth key components of our results from continuing operations during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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During 2023, following our entry into the NYDIG Hosting Agreement, which resulted in a material change to our business strategy, we also generated datacenter hosting revenue for hosting NYDIG-owned ASICs and providing operations, maintenance and other blockchain related services to NYDIG to enable them to sell their cryptocurrency hash rate to mining pools, which may include proprietary pools that they operate.
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The decline in average hashrate is attributable to our focus on maximizing profitability by prioritizing operations of our most efficient miners and curtailing operations of less efficient miners during periods of decreased profitability.
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Cryptocurrency mining revenue is variable and depends on several factors, including but not limited to the price of cryptocurrency, our proportion of global hash rate, transaction volume, and the prevailing rewards payouts per new block added to the bitcoin blockchain.
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The 68% increase in the difficulty factor and the lower bitcoin rewards as a result of the halving was offset by the 129% increase in the average price of bitcoin year-over-year.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, based on our existing fleet, we generated cryptocurrency mining revenue at an average rate of approximately $104/MWh for our owned miners. We converted the cryptocurrency we received from cryptocurrency mining to cash on a daily basis using third-party platforms and are subject to the platforms' user agreements.
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The miners associated with our cryptocurrency mining for the year ended December 31, 2024 were comprised as follows: Vendor and Model Number of Miners Bitmain S19 4,000 Bitmain S19 Pro 2,000 Bitmain S19j Pro 900 Bitmain S19 XP 4,800 Bitmain S19 Hydro 200 Bitmain S21 Pro 600 12,500 54 As of December 31, 2024, our fleet of miners ranged in age from 0.2 to 3.3 years and had an average age of approximately 2.25 years.
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For security purposes, we utilized a proprietary auto-liquidation script to automatically complete the conversion and transfer the cash to our operating bank accounts upon receiving cryptocurrency rewards in our wallets for the majority of our rewards in 2022.

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