# Our Facilities & Equipment

### NORTH CAROLINA

**Expected Energy Rates:** $0.05 - $0.06 per Kilowatt Hour

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Steady Stack Founders Zan Shaikh & Hassan Shaikh explaining the importance of mining at the North Carolina Facility
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<figure><img src="/files/vIAZqiDyZcXVKPZKOkRK" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Co-Founder of Steady Stack, Hassan Shaikh at the North Carolina facility</p></figcaption></figure>

Distinguished for its dependable infrastructure and competitive energy rates, the state has a well established and reliable electric grid, reducing the chances of unplanned outages which can be costly for mining operations requiring 24/7 uptime.

North Carolina has shown a relatively open stance towards blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses. Non-restrictive regulations allow us to operate without excessive red tape.

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### PARAGUAY

**Expected Energy Rates:** $0.04 - $0.05 per Kilowatt Hour

<figure><img src="/files/jCc4ZfSZkL7fteiz43Q9" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>VP of Operations at Mining Automatic, Yousef Younis, at the Paraguay facility</p></figcaption></figure>

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Famed for its incredible economical energy costs due to hydropower dominance and beneficial local regulations fostering cryptocurrency operations, the country was a prime location to choose for one of our crypto-mining facilities.&#x20;

In addition to this, a synergistic partnership with the government of Paraguay helps to ensure stability and growth with minimal hurdles.

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### COMING SOON: TEXAS

**Expected Energy Rates:** $0.05 - $0.06 per Kilowatt Hour

**Expected Max Power Generation:** 15 Megawatts

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### EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT

**L7 Miner (Litecoin Mining)**

CIF Cost: \~$5,400, Estimated Yearly Returns: 35% - 45%

**M50 Miner (Bitcoin Mining)**

CIF Cost: \~$2,800, Estimated Yearly Returns: 35% - 45%

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These estimates are based on a Bitcoin price of \~$30,000USD. Looking back retroactively, blended over a bear & bull cycle, returns can exceed 8 - 15%/month.
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