EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 43 MIN
Who Got The Best HPC AI Deal? CIFR, CORZ, HUT, IREN, RIOT & WULF
from Power Analysis · host Anthony Power & Bryce McNallie
We compare six headline HPC AI contracts signed by leading North American miners, mapping the tradeoffs between hybrid retrofits, tier three builds, colo margins, and full CSP risk. We rank returns, payback speeds, and financing structures while highlighting where speed to power beats perfection.• Cipher’s multi‑hyperscaler lineup and Google equity backstop• Core Scientific’s CoreWeave expansion with low retrofit capex• HUT 8’s FluidStack triple‑net lease and near‑total NOI• IREN/Microsoft’s CSP model, GPU capex, and five‑year term• Riot’s AMD deal using hybrid retrofits and room to scale• TeraWulf’s three Google‑linked deals and financing momentum• Method for apples‑to‑apples comparisons and key assumptions• Why speed to power, payback, and capex per MW drive returns• Bitcoin mining headwinds pushing miners toward AI infrastructureTake a second, smash the like button, guys. If you're not already subscribed, McNallie Money, feel free to join. Let us know in the comment section below who has the best deal signed so far!Anthonys Info:Website:https://www.powermininganalysis.comX: https://twitter.com/cazenove_ukPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/Cazenove_UKBryce's Info:X:https://twitter.com/McnallieMPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/McNallieMoneyMerch:https://shop.mcnalliemoney.com/Website:https://www.mcnalliemoney.comBusiness Inquiries:Email - [email protected]
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We compare six headline HPC AI contracts signed by leading North American miners, mapping the tradeoffs between hybrid retrofits, tier three builds, colo margins, and full CSP risk. We rank returns, payback speeds, and financing structures while highlighting where speed to power beats perfection. • Cipher’s multi‑hyperscaler lineup and Google equity backstop • Core Scientific’s CoreWeave expansion with low retrofit capex • HUT 8’s FluidStack triple‑net lease and near‑total NOI • IREN/Microso...
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Who Got The Best HPC AI Deal? CIFR, CORZ, HUT, IREN, RIOT & WULF
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