Digital mining
Digital mining is a highly specialized process that takes place in a data center where it uses the computing power of servers inside designed to process transactions from a global network known as Blockchain and in this way obtain rewards in the form of cryptocurrencies.
The digital mining industry requires a high and constant consumption of electrical energy to allow data centers to operate uninterrupted 24x7x365.
Cliq Global, specialist in technology projects, began operations in 2015 offering advisory services and technical support, as well as electronic security solutions to clients from various industries in Cd. Juarez, Chih. and El Paso, Texas.
In 2020 Cliq starts with the investment, evaluation and advice of projects related to fintech, Blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
In 2021, it initiates with investments in digital mining projects in Mexico using conventional electricity supply and in this year combines forces with Bioming to develop projects using biogas as a source for alternative electricity supply.
Types of infrastructure
Warehouse (Offsite)
It is installed in a commercial space where there is distribution and transmission of the electricity generating company and where CFE has the capacity to deliver the necessary load.
Container (Insite)
It is installed near or inside the facilities of the generating company in a space not greater than 20m² and the electrical installation is implemented before the interconnection point with CFE.
Business models
There are different business models in which synergies or strategic alliances can be made between the energy industry and digital mining.
1. Energy generating companies as providers of electricity supply and the mining company is responsible for the total investment in the infrastructure.
This modality allows the generation company to have a VIP energy client, who will have constant consumption 24x7x365.
The mining company obtains the benefits of the rewards of the Bitcoin network and the consequent appreciation of the digital assets if it decides to keep them, or, where appropriate, exchange them for pesos and/or dollars.
2. Energy generating companies as commercial partners of the project and participating in the investment of infrastructure equipment.
This modality allows the generation company to acquire the part of the equipment that it wishes (25%, 50% or 100%) and the mining company is in charge of supplying, installing and fine-tuning the infrastructure, as well as operation and maintenance.
Both companies make an agreement to define the percentages of participation in the project both in investment and in its return. The returns can be in cryptocurrencies, dollars or pesos.
In all cases, it can be accounted for and managed according to the company's tax strategy and within the current legal framework.