Cleanspark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK)

CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK) operates in the bitcoin mining industry, with its primary business activity being the mining of bitcoins. The company utilizes five data centers in Georgia, each wholly-owned by one of its subsidiaries, to solve complex mathematical equations and validate transactions on the bitcoin blockchain, earning newly minted bitcoins as a reward. CleanSpark's bitcoin mining operations are highly competitive, with the company vying against other publicly traded bitcoin miners such as Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Blockchain, Inc., and Core Scientific, Inc.

CleanSpark's revenue generation is primarily through the sale of the bitcoins it mines. These bitcoins are sold on digital asset exchanges, with the company's primary products being its bitcoin mining machines. These machines are designed for efficient and effective bitcoin mining. CleanSpark's customer base is comprised of digital asset exchanges, which purchase the bitcoins mined by the company to meet the demands of their users.

CleanSpark's competitive advantages in the bitcoin mining industry include its energy background, a combination of owned, operated, and co-located miners and facilities, its strategic use of the bitcoin it mines to fund operational growth, and its commitment to responsible business practices, including building in communities that source renewable energy. The company's energy mix is comprised of non-carbon sources, including hydro, nuclear, wind, and solar power. CleanSpark also purchases renewable energy credits to offset a portion of its energy consumption.

In terms of its environmental impact, CleanSpark has made a commitment to building in communities that source renewable energy. CleanSpark's energy operations were previously deemed discontinued operations as of June 30, 2022, due to the company's strategic decision to focus strictly on bitcoin mining operations and divest or dispose of the remaining energy assets. The company previously provided energy solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiaries CleanSpark LLC, CleanSpark II, LLC, CleanSpark Critical Power Systems, Inc., GridFabric, LLC, and ATL Solar Watt Solutions, Inc.

CleanSpark's human resources are crucial to its future success, with the company believing that its ability to attract, hire, and retain qualified personnel is vital. As of September 30, 2023, the company had 131 staff members, all located in the United States, and 130 of which were full-time. CleanSpark continually seeks to hire and retain talented professionals, although the competition for such personnel in its segments is significant.

CleanSpark's insurance coverage includes property insurance for its bitcoin miners under a multi-tiered insurance program with 18 different underwriters for a total of $100,000 in limits. The company also maintains equipment breakdown coverage, with a property damage limit of $100,000. However, the company does not maintain Business Interruption Coverage, which is currently not being provided by underwriters to any bitcoin mining companies. The policies also exclude coverage of its bitcoin holdings and cybersecurity coverage.