Riot, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has revealed that Anthropic, an AI lab, is the tenant behind its massive $28 billion lease in Texas. This significant development is highlighted in Riot's 10-Q filing, which outlines the terms of the lease and potential interest payments. The lease covers a substantial 910 MW Corsicana facility, and Riot may be liable for up to $3.6 billion in build costs, which could incur a 12% interest rate.
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This $28 billion lease is one of the largest in the industry, and the terms of the agreement have raised eyebrows. The potential interest payments of up to $432 million could be a major burden for Riot, and the company's financials will be closely watched in the coming months.