Matt Schultz, CEO of CleanSpark, explains a lesser-known advantage of Bitcoin mining — its ability to act as a flexible partner to the power grid. As demand for data centers and AI infrastructure grows, energy systems are being pushed to their limits. In regions like Georgia, increased demand has created strain on the grid and driven up utility costs. Schultz explains that Bitcoin miners operate differently than traditional data centers: • they can curtail power usage during peak demand • they provide interruptible load flexibility • they help balance supply and demand • they can support lower costs for local communities In contrast, traditional data centers often require five-nines uptime, meaning they can’t easily reduce power usage when the grid is stressed — creating additional pressure on infrastructure. CleanSpark’s approach focuses on responsible energy use, working alongside utilities to stabilize the grid while still producing digital assets. This is where energy, crypto,...