Blockfusion이 뉴욕주 나이아가라폴스에 위치한 CoreWeave를 고객으로 확보했다.

Cryptocurrency mining-turned data center operator Blockfusion has signed AI cloud provider CoreWeave as a customer at its New York facility. Blockfusion USA, Inc. announced this week that its wholly owned subsidiary, North East Data, LLC, has entered into a definitive anchor lease with CoreWeave at its Niagara Falls campus. The 15-year agreement includes two five-year renewal options.

The announcement was made by Blue Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company merging with Blockfusion. It follows a non-binding letter of intent signed in June, at which time Blockfusion stated the deal would encompass up to 300MW of capacity, including 85MW of guaranteed take-or-pay power. The company previously estimated that the 85MW guaranteed portion could generate approximately $2.8 billion in aggregate lease revenue over the initial 15-year term, or around $5.4bn if both renewal options are exercised.

“This agreement is a defining milestone for Blockfusion, and strong validation of our Niagara Falls campus,” said Alex Martini-Lo Manto, Blockfusion CEO. “We are transforming a former industrial site into infrastructure for the next generation of computing and what we believe can become a long-term technology and economic anchor for the region.” Blockfusion originally converted a decommissioned power plant into a cryptocurrency mining campus and is now adapting the facility for high-density, liquid-cooled AI infrastructure.

While developing some of its own sites, CoreWeave largely relies on third parties for data center capacity. Companies leasing to the AI cloud provider in North America include Core Scientific, Galaxy, Related Digital, Applied Digital, Chirisa Technology Parks, Lincoln, Flexential, TierPoint, Digital Realty, DataBank, Switch, Digital Crossroads, eStruxture, Bell Canada, and others. CoreWeave’s customers include OpenAI, Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia, and Meta. The AI cloud firm has moved from leasing capacity to cryptominers to hosting AI capacity, including Core Scientific, Applied Digital, and Galaxy.

“The conversation about data centers is ultimately about ensuring technology investment translates into real benefits for local communities,” added Robert Restaino, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls. “Blockfusion’s commitment to Niagara Falls creates opportunities for residents, businesses, and future generations. We are encouraged by investments that help strengthen our local economy and position Niagara Falls for long-term growth.”