This year, 138 technologies developed by established companies, startups, or research teams are featured for their potential to revolutionize the lives of consumers, businesses, and society overall. While not all technologies are available in the market yet, each is reaching key milestones to have a proven impact in the next five years.
GDA has expanded its commitment to sustainable Bitcoin mining through innovative projects worldwide. This year, the company launched its first Bitcoin mining center in South America and its 20th site globally, located in Argentina’s Neuquén Province, in partnership with YPF Luz, a leading electric power generation company. Powered by stranded gas—a byproduct of oil extraction that would otherwise be flared—this facility captures methane and repurposes it to generate electricity, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to global methane mitigation efforts. Operating at the Bajo del Toro Thermal Power Plant with 1,200 mining machines and a 7 MW capacity, this site underscores GDA’s commitment to using untapped energy sources in an environmentally conscious way.
Additionally, this year, GDA successfully launched new data centers in Texas and South Carolina and expanded capacity in the Nordics. These expansions have added significant capacity to its operations, leveraging renewable energy sources and advanced cooling technologies. Through these initiatives, GDA demonstrates how Bitcoin mining can be a force for positive change, creating local jobs and reinforcing community infrastructure while minimizing environmental impact.
“We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company for our innovative approach to advancing Bitcoin mining,” said Andrey Kim, CEO of GDA. “This award highlights our dedication to leveraging technology in ways that benefit both the environment and the communities where we operate, proving that digital innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.”
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. The editor-in-chief is Brendan Vaughan. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication, Inc., and can be found online at fastcompany.com.About GDA
GDA is one of the world’s largest and most experienced industrial-scale bitcoin mining companies, with a track record of building, managing, and scaling data center operations spanning nearly a decade. We champion innovation, responsible energy use, and investment in the communities where we operate globally, including the 20 data centers across North America, South America, Europe, and Central Asia. With a total power capacity of over 600 MW, the company has brought over 180,000 miners online. At GDA, we are committed to supporting the infrastructure for the future of money by making the bitcoin network more robust, resilient, and secure
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