As oil production declines in Corsicana, Texas, a new industry arrives - bitcoin mining. Riot Platforms aims to build the world's largest facility there, raising concerns among residents about its impact on property values, energy grid, and rural lifestyle.
Corsicana , Texas, was once booming thanks to its oil fields. But as production dwindles, the city is struggling economically. Now, a new industry has arrived: bitcoin mining . Riot Platforms, a publicly listed crypto mining company, is building a massive facility just outside Corsicana , aiming to make it the largest in the world. This move has sparked controversy among residents who fear its impact on property values, the energy grid, and their rural lifestyle.
Leading the fight against the facility is Melissa Sawicky, founder of the Texas Coalition Against Cryptomining. She believes this project threatens the well-being of her community
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