Strategies that Make Bitfarms One of the Most Efficient Bitcoin Mining Companies

Sebastian Ouellette

To succeed in the crypto mining space, companies must continually innovate and optimize their operations. Bitfarms, one of the leading bitcoin mining companies, has distinguished itself by implementing key strategies that make it among the most efficient companies in the field.

1. Strategic Miner Curation: Upgrading to the Most Efficient Fleet

As always, we look for the best opportunities to upgrade our fleet in the most cost-effective way possible. Our most recent upgrade includes adding over 35,000 Bitmain T21 miners next year, elevating our fleet to the next level. This strategic move bolsters our position as one of the most efficient Bitcoin mining companies.

The upgrade will increase our hashrate to 12.0 EH/s by Q2 2024 with the option to hit 17.0EH/s by H2 2024. Our fleet efficiency will improve by 29 percent and 25 w/TH. This not only puts Bitfarms in an energy-efficient position for the upcoming Halving but also lowers our costs and opens us up to more financial flexibility.

Bitmain T21

2. Fleet Optimization: Staying Ahead with Updates

Bitfarms' success begins with its fleet optimization strategy. We operate a large number of mining rigs, and the efficiency of each machine is crucial to overall profitability. One of the standout features of Bitfarms' strategy is its commitment to keeping its mining hardware up to date through regular firmware updates that are carefully selected for best performance.

Firmware plays a critical role in improving the performance and efficiency of mining equipment. By working closely with hardware manufacturers and third-party firmware providers, Bitfarms ensures that its machines are equipped with the latest firmware, which often includes bug fixes and performance improvements. This proactive approach not only extends the lifespan of our mining hardware but also maximizes the hashrate, while reducing energy consumption.

3. Operational Consistency: Reliability as a Cornerstone

Bitfarms understands that consistency is key in the highly competitive world of cryptocurrency mining. We have established robust operational procedures that minimize downtime and ensure a consistent mining output. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational consistency is intended to ensure that our miners are performing optimally.

This consistency extends beyond just the mining equipment itself. Bitfarms' mining facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art electrical design and redundant network infrastructure. By reducing downtime and maximizing uptime, Bitfarms can mine Bitcoin efficiently, even in challenging market conditions.

4. Exceptional Miner Maintenance: Extending Lifespans and Reducing Costs

Maintenance is a significant cost factor in cryptocurrency mining, but Bitfarms excels in that area. The Company's dedication to exceptional miner maintenance is key to our efficiency strategy. Bitfarms' technicians are highly skilled in diagnosing and resolving hardware issues promptly with the assistance of our proprietary MGMT system. This attention to detail extends the lifespan of our mining rigs.

Regular cleaning, inspection, and replacement of worn components help prevent costly breakdowns and hardware failures. Bitfarms also has its own repair lab that performs in-depth repairs at the hashboard level. We can repair or change any failed component on a board directly on-site, saving us time, money, and downtime. This approach minimizes both the financial and operational impact of maintenance, contributing to the Company's efficiency.

5. Energy Throughput: Maximizing Profitability with Efficiency

One of Bitfarms' most impressive strategies is its mining power management. By optimizing the power throughput of our fleets, we are able to manage our efficiency and the temperature of our miners. The longevity of our fleet is sustained by the prioritization of using a higher or lower throughput in a strategic manner.

By delineating when to push our hardware to the max and when to be more efficient, we minimize the wear and tear on our miners. The extended lifespan of our miners, supported by our miner maintenance and care, can lead to higher profits due to a lower turnover rate in miners. Being able to control the throughput also enables us to be more flexible and strategically leverage the maximum of our allowed power capacity and infrastructure.

6. The Expertise of Our Team: A Competitive Edge

We recognize that the knowledge and experience of our team members are invaluable assets. The Company employs a diverse team of experts in various fields, including mining hardware and electrical engineering. This multidisciplinary approach enables Bitfarms to stay at the forefront of innovation and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of cryptocurrency mining.

Bitfarms' track record as one of the most efficient cryptocurrency mining companies in the industry has always been attributed to careful planning and operational know-how. With the future addition of the Bitmain T21s – and in combination with our other strategies – Bitfarms not only aims to maximize its profitability but also has established a benchmark for sustainable and efficient cryptocurrency mining practices. In a field where efficiency is the key to success, Bitfarms stands out as a shining example of how to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

For more information on Bitfarms, visit www.bitfarms.com.

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This blog presentation has been issued as a matter of interest to investors and other followers of Bitfarms Ltd.  This presentation contains forward-looking information as defined under Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements as defined under United States securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"), and Bitfarms cautions readers that forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of Bitfarms.  In particular, the ability of the Company to optimize its mining fleet inventory and operate this equipment effectively is forward-looking information.  There can be no assurance that mining fleet upgrades and operational optimization will necessarily be profitable. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information in this presentation include, but are not limited to: conditions in the digital currency market; the ability to successfully mine digital currency; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; it may not be possible to profitably liquidate the current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on operations; an increase in network difficulty may have a significant negative impact on operations; the volatility of digital currency prices; the anticipated growth and sustainability of hydroelectricity for the purposes of cryptocurrency mining in the applicable jurisdictions; the inability to maintain reliable and economical sources of power for the Company to operate cryptocurrency mining assets; the risks of an increase in the Company's electricity costs, cost of natural gas, changes in currency exchange rates, energy curtailment or regulatory changes in the energy regimes in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the adverse impact on the Company's profitability; the ability to complete current and future financings; historical prices of digital currencies and the ability to mine digital currencies that will be consistent with historical prices; and the adoption or expansion of any regulation or law that will prevent Bitfarms from operating its business, or make it more costly to do so.  For further information concerning these and  other risks and uncertainties, please refer to the public documents of Bitfarms filed on https://www.sedar.com/ and on www.sec.gov/EDGAR. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Securities regulators and stock exchanges, including the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, have not reviewed the information disclosed in this blog presentation, and no securities regulator or stock exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this content. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by applicable law.