Missouri has something most states don't: cheap energy, an energy surplus, and wide open land. That's the trifecta for Bitcoin mining.

Mining isn't some shadowy activity. It's a lawful use of your property. It's a lawful use of your electricity. It creates jobs. It brings infrastructure investment. It can actually stabilize the electrical grid by consuming surplus energy during off-peak hours.

And yet, across the country, local governments are using zoning laws to shut down home miners and small operations. They're treating Bitcoin mining like a nuisance instead of an economic opportunity.

We need mining protections codified into law. If you're running ASICs in your garage or planning a larger operation, Missouri should be the state that says "welcome" instead of "get out."

The hashrate should be here. The jobs should be here. The future should be here.