Hive Digital Technologies, the Canadian company, specialized in Bitcoin mining, has decided to invest heavily in Latin America, identifying Paraguay as a strategic partner for the long term.
According to what was stated by Aydin Kilic, president and CEO of Hive, Paraguay represents an ideal combination of geopolitical stability, low-cost hydroelectric energy, and openness to foreign investments.
In an interview, Kilic emphasized how the company’s goal is not a temporary arbitrage, but a durable collaboration with the South American country.
A new frontier for Bitcoin mining: Paraguay at the center of Hive’s strategy
In January, Hive made a significant strategic move by acquiring a 200-megawatt (MW) facility in Yguazú for 56 million dollars, previously owned by the company Bitfarms.
The first phase of the project, which includes the construction of a 100 MW data center, was completed in April.
This center is already operational and supports a capacity of five exahash per second (EH/s), using ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) for Bitcoin mining.
The company has ambitious plans for the future: by 2025, Hive aims to reach a capacity of 300 MW in Paraguay and to bring its total hashrate to 25 EH/s by September.
A central element of Hive’s strategy is the integration with the local economic and social fabric.
Kilic explained that the company spent over a year building solid relationships with Paraguayan stakeholders, investing in local hiring, training programs, and partnerships with local suppliers.
The objective is to create a local support ecosystem that allows for keeping operational costs low while simultaneously improving efficiency and operational continuity.
Despite some legislative proposals aimed at limiting the mining of cryptocurrencies in Paraguay, due to the impact on the electricity supply and the risk of rising energy prices, Hive is actively engaging in dialogue with policymakers.
The company wants to contribute to a clear and collaborative regulatory framework, which promotes both technological development and energy sustainability.
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In any case, Hive is not limited to Paraguay. The company already has active data centers in Canada and Sweden, and is now relocating its headquarters to San Antonio, Texas.
This expansion across multiple continents is part of a geographical diversification strategy, designed to protect the company from potential geopolitical shocks or changes in trade policies.
A concrete example of this attention is the response to the tariffs imposed by the United States on China, which have driven up the costs of equipment for mining, particularly the ASICs.
To avoid dependencies on a single region, Hive has diversified its supply channels for both ASICs and electrical components.
To achieve the goal of 25 EH/s, Hive has already secured key orders for ASICs, has entered into long-term energy purchase agreements, and has expanded its engineering capacity across three continents.
This approach allows the company to face technological and market uncertainties with greater resilience.
Kilic explained that the profitability of Bitcoin mining is, ultimately, a physical matter.
Capital and operating expenses must be evaluated based on the hashrate, seeking the most efficient way to finance the activity through BTC treasury management and sales via ATMs.
According to Kilic, even small miners can achieve positive results if they focus on the controllable variables.
Whether it is a single installation or thousands of machines, what matters is optimizing operational costs, maximizing energy efficiency, and minimizing downtime.
Discipline in financial management is another crucial element to ensure the sustainability and growth of the activity.
A replicable model for the future of mining
The choice of Paraguay by Hive represents a concrete example of how Bitcoin mining can evolve sustainably, integrating with local economies and leveraging renewable and low-cost energy sources.
In a sector often criticized for its environmental impact, Hive demonstrates that it is possible to combine technological innovation, social responsibility, and global strategic vision.
With an increasingly solid presence in Latin America, North America, and Europe, Hive positions itself as one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking players in the cryptocurrency mining landscape.
Paraguay, with its natural resources and openness to investments, could become an energy and technology hub for the entire LATAM region. And Hive is ready to lead this transformation.