Barry Silbert-backed Zcash miner Fortitude brings Nebraska facility online to cut its ZEC production costs

Fortitude Invests $45M in Zcash Mining Infrastructure to Drive Vertical Integration

Fortitude invests $45M in Zcash mining and vertical integration (60+ MW), shifting to Zcash (61% Q1 2026 vs Bitcoin's prior 79%). Owned power and hardware reduce cost volatility—essential as mining profit depends on operational efficiency rather than hashrate competition.