- Core Scientific targets . GW at Pecos, repurposing MW from mining for AI by 2027.
Core Scientific's AI Pivot:.5GW Data Center Shift
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Bitcoin miners are racing into AI infrastructure. Core Scientific's bold .5GW Pecos campus expansion signals a pivotal shift from BTC hashing to high-density data centers. As BTC trades at $76, amid market caution, this move highlights evolving oppor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core Scientific repurposing for AI?
300 MW of gross power from Bitcoin mining at its Pecos campus into high-density AI data center capacity.
How much BTC does Block hold corporately?
8, BTC as of Q1 2026, valued at around $691 million, with proof-of-reserves verification.
When is initial AI capacity at Pecos expected?
Early 2027, with the first data hall advancing toward vertical construction.
Topic: Core Scientific's April announcement of .5GW AI data center expansion at Pecos, Texas